Trip to Michigan!

Brianna and I went back to Michigan this weekend to go to Shelly's bridal shower on Saturday. Here is the happy couple here!! They will be getting married on Nov. 17th and we are priviledged to be part of their special day with them. Can't wait to see you in November again!

This cake was homemade by Shelly's aunt. Ms. Susann did all the delicious cooking for the shower and much more. Bri and I stayed at the Haupt's for the weekend and got spoiled. Thanks guys....we love you!!!

Jen, Karen and Terri hanging out at my table. It was so good to see friends again from Michigan. Wish I could of stayed longer, but home is in NJ now!! See you all in November!!

The shower was at CWC. The tables were decorated in beautiful fall colors which Shelly adores. Miss Susann hooked her up. She did an awesome job with all the decorations and food. Thanks for all you did Susann. We will have so much fun at the wedding together....can't wait!!

A fun weekend!

Yes, Hillbilly Bill Sharp and his wife Ruth came to visit us this weekend from Michigan!! What an awesome time hanging out in Clinton. Bill hates his picture taken, but I got one anyway.

This is the beautiful waterfall in the most historical town in NJ. CLINTON!! and I live 5 mins. from it. I just love this picture. I bet I could use it as a post card!!

We went to Peacful Valley farms right down the block from us for some fall fun. Matthew enjoyin the afternoon with his head in the "witches brew"

Yes, and believe it or not, we got Hillbilly Bill to pose for this one too!! "Blackmail"

What an awesome time with some good ol friends from Michigan. Bill will be preaching on Sunday morning and on Sunday night the church is having a dinner for us in honor of "Pastor Appreciation" lots of surprises in store for Ed, I will let you know next week what happened. It is a surprise!!!

A visit from the Villa's

Tim & Judy Villa came to visit us from Illinois on
Monday. They are some old time friends of ours

from Stroudsburg, PA. They were up in PA for
a wedding and came by for a visit. It was great to
see you guys. I think it has been about 6-7 years
since we last saw them. Judy worked with me in
the church office in Stroudsburg and Tim was a
mentor to Ed. A geat one at that!!! We sure had
some great times together and it was great to
catch up again.

Thanks for lunch at Cracker Barrel. We love you
and hope to see you both soon when you are up
this way again.

Me a Teacher!!

Well, today I started my first Sunday school class for the ladies. We are doing a Beth Moore series "Jesus the One and Only". If you have never taken a Beth Moore class before, I encourage you to invest time and do one of her studies. She is awesome!!

We had 13 ladies in class with about 5 more coming next week. Praise God!! I am co-teaching with Judy and Lynne and they make it alot easier. I have never led a Sunday school class before and I told Ed when we moved here that I am not leading a class and I am not leading "Womens Ministry". Well, God had other plans for me!!! I should know better than to say "I AM NOT"!! HE told me you are doing a Sunday school class!!! I am blessed to have this opportunity to share with the ladies in a group.

If you think of me, remember to pray for me and the ladies in the class each week!!

Till next post!!!

What A Week!

We had the Stand Strength Team in last week for a 5 day outreach crusade. We had them in Michigan at CWC about 3 times when we were there. Well, they are bigger and better than ever. God truly was working in the lives of the people that came each night. Here is Terry/"Shrek", "Big Buck" on the left and Joe on the far right. He is new!!

Here is Jerry/"Jack Hammer"! He is 19 years old and is a baby christian of 6 months and is so on fire for the Lord! Ed decided to give him a Mohawk haircut on Saturday night.

Here is one of the feasts of strengths that they do. Bryan/"Ironman" lifted these guys with his legs. Ed is on this lift, he is on the far left half sitting down. It was close to 800lbls that "Ironman" lifted.

Big Buck and Shrek setting up for Sunday night!

Believe it or not, this is my husband breaking bricks with his arm. This is the first time in the history of the Strength Team that they let anyone else up on the stage to break things. They loved Ed so much they offered him a job. Well, he does need to buff up just a little bit first!

What an awesome week we had! Many people came each night and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior. Lives were changed from the ministry that the Stand Team provided. If you have never seen these guys, you do not know what you are missing. They look big and mean but they have the most gentle spirit you can imagine. I must say, they do eat ALOT!!! We were so tired by the time Sunday came around, but we were so blessed. We can't wait till next year!!
God bless each and everyone of you who played a part in this Outreach for the Community!!

Our First Baby at Faith Chapel!

Isaiah Michael was born Monday at 7:07pm to Sally & Mike Ayers! We missed it by about 10 mins.

Proud mom & dad, 20 minutes after his birth. Mom did great!

And of course the proud pastor! Ed was the first one to hold the baby after mom. This is the greatest part of ministry. Seeing life before your eyes. This is our first baby born since being at FCW and we pray there are many more to come!!

Happy 13th Birthday Brianna!

We celebrated Bri's 13th birthday on Saturday. We had about 35 family members and some of her girlfriends from church. What a great time we had all being together for the first time in 5 years!!

My niece Vincenza helping Bri blow out all the candles. Vincenza stayed with us for 2 nights. She is quite the character!

Happy Birthday Brianna, we are so proud of you!

Bri had a sleepover with 4 girls and Vincenza. This is Sunday morning when nobody wanted to wake up to get ready for church!

Vincenza slept over also. She was the one who kept them all up late and as you can see she is the last one to get up!! What a great time they all had!