Here is an update from Melody. Thank you for your continued prayers for her.
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OK--Here's the Skinny y'all--Apparently I have somehow acquired some critters in my left eye. Basically they are amoeba's inherent in swimming pools and other water sources. They especially love people who wear contacts. We have unofficially traced the source back to the pool we swam in when I was on vacation a couple of months ago--since that is the only pool I have been in this summer and in which I wore my contacts. These are nasty little critters and can only be killed with (aha!!) Swimming pool chemicals. Each hour I have to put in two different types of eye drops for the next 4 months. The prognosis is OK, however, the docs told me that appoximately 10% of the people do not respond to treatment and require surgery. I am trying to keep the faith, but all of this is very scary, so please keep me and the girls in each of your prayers. I go back to S&W Wednesday for a followup.
Thanks
Melody
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Cookout Photos!--August 26, 2007
Friends:
Are these photos great or what?! Thanks again to everyone for coming. And, once again, let's thank Shawn and Shelley for opening their home to us. We appreciate it, Buhners! I hope the damage wasn't too bad. Let's also thank Robbie Rogers for taking our camera and doing his usual magic.
All of these pics seem quite tasteful to me, but, if anyone sees one that you want me to take down and destroy forever, just let me know! I included the full body shot of yours truly just to demonstrate that I am not afraid to show some skin for the good Lord Almighty. This pic of me also proves once and for all that it is the internal dimension of our character that matters, not external beauty. And, in case you're wondering, I am not wearing my socks. Oh, one more thing. I am warning you now: Do not click and blow up that picture. Click on Jillian's instead. She's much cuter.
Have a great week, folks!
God bless,
Wes
Are these photos great or what?! Thanks again to everyone for coming. And, once again, let's thank Shawn and Shelley for opening their home to us. We appreciate it, Buhners! I hope the damage wasn't too bad. Let's also thank Robbie Rogers for taking our camera and doing his usual magic.
All of these pics seem quite tasteful to me, but, if anyone sees one that you want me to take down and destroy forever, just let me know! I included the full body shot of yours truly just to demonstrate that I am not afraid to show some skin for the good Lord Almighty. This pic of me also proves once and for all that it is the internal dimension of our character that matters, not external beauty. And, in case you're wondering, I am not wearing my socks. Oh, one more thing. I am warning you now: Do not click and blow up that picture. Click on Jillian's instead. She's much cuter.
Have a great week, folks!
God bless,
Wes
Class Update--August 26, 2007
Friends:
Good evening, all! Well, I suspect that most of you are as exhausted as we are at the Null home. Let’s say a big thank you once again to the Buhners for opening their home to us for the Cookout. We certainly appreciate it, Shawn and Shelley! I plan to send a separate message (and do a separate post on the blog) for the Cookout, so more on that in a minute.
I want say a big welcome to Greg Hudson and Ben Sanchez. They both visited our class this morning (but they weren’t together). Great to have you guys, Greg and Ben! I hope you will come back and see us again next Sunday. Greg, be sure and bring Courtney with you next week!
Next, let’s go ahead and jump to our prayers and praises.
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Let’s continue to pray for Sean and Cece Lively, and especially for Callie and Cammie. This has been a very difficult week for all of them. Please pray for comfort for Sean and Cece and for safety and stability for Callie and Cammie. We are praying for you guys, Sean and Cece.
I would like for everyone to pray for Rhonda Glanzer. She spent four days in the hospital this week after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Rhonda will need quite some time to recuperate. She begins physical therapy tomorrow. Perry is a good friend of mine who is also on the faculty in Baylor’s School of Education. The Glanzers have two young boys at home. Please pray for their entire family and for Rhonda as she goes through a difficult time of recovery. Click here for more on Rhonda.
Vince E. has asked us to continue to pray for his friends Cole and Iva. They did have some good news that they will have the two kids at least until January. Please pray for a good decision by the judge in January.
Jenny LaSeur has asked us to continue to pray for her cousin. Jenny brought good news that her cousin’s days have been a bit better lately, but she still needs lots of prayers. We’re praying, Jenny!
Praise God for Alexis Hookham! She turns two tomorrow. Unbelievable.
Let’s all pray for Mark and Sarah Welshimer. Mark’s last day was today. Please pray for the Welshimer family as they relocate to Houston. Mark will be an Associate Pastor at First Methodist-Houston.
On that note, we need to pray for our church as we search for Mark’s replacement. This is a big week at the church for making plans about the kind of person we want to hire. Please pray for everyone who is working to find the right person. Ask for God’s involvement in helping lead a talented person to First Methodist-Waco.
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we pray for one of her friends, Emily Pauley. Emily has been in the hospital this week. Please ask God to help Emily get home and back to full health soon.
We need to pray for all of the students, teachers, and parents as we begin another school year this week. Several of the kids connected with our class begin Kindergarten either tomorrow or Tuesday. Please ask God to be with these youngsters and their teachers during this all-important first week of school!
We need to pray for Jennifer May in particular. She lost her aid this past week. Yep, that’s right; Jennifer lost her aid the week before school! Please pray that Jennifer will have a good week with her four year olds.
Vince E. brought a praise this morning that, after many many hours of work, his Wednesday night show is done and ready to go. Praise God for all of your hard work, Vince! I am not afraid to make a plug for you and your show. I know how much pride you have in your work. If you folks out there have time and you’re interested in football, I encourage you take a look at Vince’s show this Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 25 (the real channel for us here in Hewitt is Channel 5, which means ABC). Click here for more!
We also need to continue to pray for everyone who is hurting in Peru. Please ask God to be with the Peruvians as they work to recover. Praise God for all of the work that our church has been doing! I don’t know about you, but I was very proud to read the article in this morning’s Waco Tribune-Herald. Click here if you missed it:
From our class, I know that Brian Nicholson will be headed to Peru with Wayne in about a week and a half. We are praying for you guys, Wayne and Brian. I know I speak for all of us when I say we are proud of your efforts!
Last but not least, Ben Sullivan has asked us to pray for his family. Ben’s great-uncle passed away this past week. His passing has caused a number of family disagreements to come out into the open. Please pray for healing for Ben’s family.
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I think that covers our prayers and praises for this Sunday. In a few minutes, I plan to post a few photos from our Cookout. Dana and I hope that all of you have a great week. I can’t believe our little girl begins Kindergarten on Tuesday!
We look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Good evening, all! Well, I suspect that most of you are as exhausted as we are at the Null home. Let’s say a big thank you once again to the Buhners for opening their home to us for the Cookout. We certainly appreciate it, Shawn and Shelley! I plan to send a separate message (and do a separate post on the blog) for the Cookout, so more on that in a minute.
I want say a big welcome to Greg Hudson and Ben Sanchez. They both visited our class this morning (but they weren’t together). Great to have you guys, Greg and Ben! I hope you will come back and see us again next Sunday. Greg, be sure and bring Courtney with you next week!
Next, let’s go ahead and jump to our prayers and praises.
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Let’s continue to pray for Sean and Cece Lively, and especially for Callie and Cammie. This has been a very difficult week for all of them. Please pray for comfort for Sean and Cece and for safety and stability for Callie and Cammie. We are praying for you guys, Sean and Cece.
I would like for everyone to pray for Rhonda Glanzer. She spent four days in the hospital this week after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Rhonda will need quite some time to recuperate. She begins physical therapy tomorrow. Perry is a good friend of mine who is also on the faculty in Baylor’s School of Education. The Glanzers have two young boys at home. Please pray for their entire family and for Rhonda as she goes through a difficult time of recovery. Click here for more on Rhonda.
Vince E. has asked us to continue to pray for his friends Cole and Iva. They did have some good news that they will have the two kids at least until January. Please pray for a good decision by the judge in January.
Jenny LaSeur has asked us to continue to pray for her cousin. Jenny brought good news that her cousin’s days have been a bit better lately, but she still needs lots of prayers. We’re praying, Jenny!
Praise God for Alexis Hookham! She turns two tomorrow. Unbelievable.
Let’s all pray for Mark and Sarah Welshimer. Mark’s last day was today. Please pray for the Welshimer family as they relocate to Houston. Mark will be an Associate Pastor at First Methodist-Houston.
On that note, we need to pray for our church as we search for Mark’s replacement. This is a big week at the church for making plans about the kind of person we want to hire. Please pray for everyone who is working to find the right person. Ask for God’s involvement in helping lead a talented person to First Methodist-Waco.
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we pray for one of her friends, Emily Pauley. Emily has been in the hospital this week. Please ask God to help Emily get home and back to full health soon.
We need to pray for all of the students, teachers, and parents as we begin another school year this week. Several of the kids connected with our class begin Kindergarten either tomorrow or Tuesday. Please ask God to be with these youngsters and their teachers during this all-important first week of school!
We need to pray for Jennifer May in particular. She lost her aid this past week. Yep, that’s right; Jennifer lost her aid the week before school! Please pray that Jennifer will have a good week with her four year olds.
Vince E. brought a praise this morning that, after many many hours of work, his Wednesday night show is done and ready to go. Praise God for all of your hard work, Vince! I am not afraid to make a plug for you and your show. I know how much pride you have in your work. If you folks out there have time and you’re interested in football, I encourage you take a look at Vince’s show this Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 25 (the real channel for us here in Hewitt is Channel 5, which means ABC). Click here for more!
We also need to continue to pray for everyone who is hurting in Peru. Please ask God to be with the Peruvians as they work to recover. Praise God for all of the work that our church has been doing! I don’t know about you, but I was very proud to read the article in this morning’s Waco Tribune-Herald. Click here if you missed it:
From our class, I know that Brian Nicholson will be headed to Peru with Wayne in about a week and a half. We are praying for you guys, Wayne and Brian. I know I speak for all of us when I say we are proud of your efforts!
Last but not least, Ben Sullivan has asked us to pray for his family. Ben’s great-uncle passed away this past week. His passing has caused a number of family disagreements to come out into the open. Please pray for healing for Ben’s family.
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I think that covers our prayers and praises for this Sunday. In a few minutes, I plan to post a few photos from our Cookout. Dana and I hope that all of you have a great week. I can’t believe our little girl begins Kindergarten on Tuesday!
We look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
See You at 4:00 Today!--Bring Lawn Chairs
Dear Friends:
Don’t forget the Cookout this afternoon! We will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Buhner home. We look forward to seeing all of you then. For their address, click here.
Please bring your lawn chairs. I will bring a few tables, but the best way to approach chairs is for each of you to bring a couple of lawn chairs, if you have them.
See you at 4:00!
Wes
Don’t forget the Cookout this afternoon! We will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Buhner home. We look forward to seeing all of you then. For their address, click here.
Please bring your lawn chairs. I will bring a few tables, but the best way to approach chairs is for each of you to bring a couple of lawn chairs, if you have them.
See you at 4:00!
Wes
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Cookout Tomorrow!, and Class Tomorrow
Class Friends:
I want to remind all of you that our class Cookout is tomorrow afternoon! Don’t forget to be there. I think we will have a great time. Details here.
I also want to remind you that we will discuss Chapter 7 of our Warren book tomorrow. The title is “How Can I Overcome My Problems?”. Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow morning!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
I want to remind all of you that our class Cookout is tomorrow afternoon! Don’t forget to be there. I think we will have a great time. Details here.
I also want to remind you that we will discuss Chapter 7 of our Warren book tomorrow. The title is “How Can I Overcome My Problems?”. Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow morning!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Lively Update from Amy
Friends:
Please pray for the Livelys and for these little girls. We're praying for you, Sean and Cece.
Wes
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Friends:
Cece asked me to let you all know what happened today concerning the two little girls in court today. The bottom line is that Sean and Cece were given an hour to give the girls back and they were going to live with their mother. This was unexpected to say the least and a difficult day for the Livelys. Of course, their main concern is the welfare of the girls. They have asked us to pray for the girls and that they would be okay and protected. I would also ask that you pray for Sean and Cece during this tough time. Thank you all for your prayers, support and encouragement. I know it has meant so much to them.
Love,
Amy
Please pray for the Livelys and for these little girls. We're praying for you, Sean and Cece.
Wes
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Friends:
Cece asked me to let you all know what happened today concerning the two little girls in court today. The bottom line is that Sean and Cece were given an hour to give the girls back and they were going to live with their mother. This was unexpected to say the least and a difficult day for the Livelys. Of course, their main concern is the welfare of the girls. They have asked us to pray for the girls and that they would be okay and protected. I would also ask that you pray for Sean and Cece during this tough time. Thank you all for your prayers, support and encouragement. I know it has meant so much to them.
Love,
Amy
Peru Update from Amy
Thank you all for your prayers during this difficult time for our friends in Peru. Here is the latest...Pastor and his wife were able to fly back on Saturday night and arrived in Chincha Sunday around noon. It truly was an angel protected journey back. The airlines let them take 6 extra suitcases back full of relief supplies b/c there were none in Chincha. (tents, tarps, meds, etc.) Then they were able to travel the road from Lima to Chincha with their oldest son and a pastor from Lima in a van. This is a miracle b/c bandits have been robbing anyone not in a public transportation vehicle on this road. We, of course, believe God's angels were protecting them on this journey. When they arrived, they said it just looked like a war zone. There is virtually nothing left. There was no water- I think there is a little bit now and hardly any food. Everyone is pretty much sleeping in the streets due to all the aftershocks they keep having. However, people are flooding to the church and the school of our friends. These two places are becoming refuges for the community. Obviously, the situation is very difficult, dangerous and discouraging. The pastor and his family are leading this town to hope and healing. The people there are emotionally scarred and are walking in fear right now. Please continue to pray for Gerrardo, Persia and their family as they help their community start the healing and rebuilding process. We believe Christ is going to draw Peruvians to Himself through this tragedy. Right now, our church is raising money to rebuild the church. It will take around $40,000. We believe the church is a great place to start since it will be a central part to the rebuilding process. Our first team of relief workers will be leaving on Sept. 7th for a week. This is going to be a very difficult trip. Little food, little water, little sleep -in the street- etc. Please pray for this team and as God speaks to those who should go. You can go to www.fumcwaco.org
Love to all,
Amy
Love to all,
Amy
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Class Update--August 19, 2007
Friends:
Good afternoon, all! While Corbin is asleep, I better get to this task. The clock is ticking, and his nap will end soon! Raegan is my little helper here in the kitchen (she heard that I mentioned Corbin, and she said I better mention her!).
First off, let’s say a big welcome to Kevin Pinney and Tracy Carter, who visited our class this morning. We enjoyed having you, Tracy and Kevin! We hope that you will come back and see us again next week!
Next, let’s thank the Hookham clan for bringing our donuts. Thanks, Hookhams! Next week, Matt and Jenny LaSeur are signed up. We appreciate it, LaSeurs!
I plan to send a separate reminder, but don’t forget about the Class Cookout at the Buhner home! We will meet at their place next Sunday at 4:00 p.m. We’re gonna have a great time!
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Now let’s get to our prayers and praises. Once again, praise God for the Bartram baby! Brian VanZee reported this morning that Pam and Bella are doing just fine (and so is Brian!). Please continue to pray for the Bartrams during these important first few weeks of Bella’s life.
Please pray for the Peru situation. Pray, especially, for the Guzman family as they work to rebuild so many homes, schools, and churches. Pray for support, endurance, and healing for everyone who is hurting in Peru.
Barry Sullivan has asked us to pray for his cousin, Steve Sullivan. Steve’s wife passed away about two weeks ago. She was only in her 40s. They have an 11 year-old son. Please pray for Steve, his son, and for everyone who is grieving this tragic loss.
Vince and Mary Erickson have asked us to continue to pray for their friends, Cole and Iva. Their court date last week was postponed. Please ask God to continue to strengthen Cole and Iva during this stressful time of waiting. Pray, especially, for these young kids who need a stable home.
We also need to pray for the Dominguez family. Pray, especially, for Mariah and for Gabe. We’re praying for you, Gabe!
The Lively family continues to need our prayers as well. There is a court date this week that may determine what happens with the oldest girl. Please pray for strength for Sean and Cece. Ask God to be in the lives of these little girls so that they can live the lives that God has planned for them. We’re praying for you, Sean and Cece!
Jen Burney is in Phoenix with her daughter this weekend. They will return on Tuesday. Please pray for safe travel for them.
Us Nulls have a praise this week. Corbin’s ear tube surgery last Monday went very smoothly. Please pray that he will have a healthy year all the way around.
Let’s pray for all of the teachers, parents, students, and others who are praying for another school year. Pray for us Baylor folks who will begin classes tomorrow.
Kevin Pinney has asked us to pray for his friend Charles. Charles is dealing with pancreatic cancer. Please pray for strength and healing for Charles.
Jennifer May would like for us to pray for Johnny Tye, who is the husband of the lady who owns Zach’s daycare. Johnny fell off a ladder this past week and had to have surgery. Please pray for a speedy recovery for Johnny.
Jennifer also has asked that we pray for a young girl named Liah. Liah is a very young girl who had to have surgery on her hip this past week. Please pray that Liah will get back to full health very soon.
The Rogers’ family is traveling in Austin this weekend, so we need to pray for their safe return home to Waco.
Last but not least, Courtney Walters, who has visited our church on occasion, had a car accident last weekend on her way back to Waco. She hit a deer. Courtney is going to be fine, but she needs our prayers as she tries to put this wreck behind her.
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I think that takes care of our update for this Sunday, everyone. As I mentioned earlier, I will send out a reminder about our Cookout later in the week. I also will send a note about the next chapter that we will be discussing in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions.
Dana and I hope that all of you have a great week. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Good afternoon, all! While Corbin is asleep, I better get to this task. The clock is ticking, and his nap will end soon! Raegan is my little helper here in the kitchen (she heard that I mentioned Corbin, and she said I better mention her!).
First off, let’s say a big welcome to Kevin Pinney and Tracy Carter, who visited our class this morning. We enjoyed having you, Tracy and Kevin! We hope that you will come back and see us again next week!
Next, let’s thank the Hookham clan for bringing our donuts. Thanks, Hookhams! Next week, Matt and Jenny LaSeur are signed up. We appreciate it, LaSeurs!
I plan to send a separate reminder, but don’t forget about the Class Cookout at the Buhner home! We will meet at their place next Sunday at 4:00 p.m. We’re gonna have a great time!
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Now let’s get to our prayers and praises. Once again, praise God for the Bartram baby! Brian VanZee reported this morning that Pam and Bella are doing just fine (and so is Brian!). Please continue to pray for the Bartrams during these important first few weeks of Bella’s life.
Please pray for the Peru situation. Pray, especially, for the Guzman family as they work to rebuild so many homes, schools, and churches. Pray for support, endurance, and healing for everyone who is hurting in Peru.
Barry Sullivan has asked us to pray for his cousin, Steve Sullivan. Steve’s wife passed away about two weeks ago. She was only in her 40s. They have an 11 year-old son. Please pray for Steve, his son, and for everyone who is grieving this tragic loss.
Vince and Mary Erickson have asked us to continue to pray for their friends, Cole and Iva. Their court date last week was postponed. Please ask God to continue to strengthen Cole and Iva during this stressful time of waiting. Pray, especially, for these young kids who need a stable home.
We also need to pray for the Dominguez family. Pray, especially, for Mariah and for Gabe. We’re praying for you, Gabe!
The Lively family continues to need our prayers as well. There is a court date this week that may determine what happens with the oldest girl. Please pray for strength for Sean and Cece. Ask God to be in the lives of these little girls so that they can live the lives that God has planned for them. We’re praying for you, Sean and Cece!
Jen Burney is in Phoenix with her daughter this weekend. They will return on Tuesday. Please pray for safe travel for them.
Us Nulls have a praise this week. Corbin’s ear tube surgery last Monday went very smoothly. Please pray that he will have a healthy year all the way around.
Let’s pray for all of the teachers, parents, students, and others who are praying for another school year. Pray for us Baylor folks who will begin classes tomorrow.
Kevin Pinney has asked us to pray for his friend Charles. Charles is dealing with pancreatic cancer. Please pray for strength and healing for Charles.
Jennifer May would like for us to pray for Johnny Tye, who is the husband of the lady who owns Zach’s daycare. Johnny fell off a ladder this past week and had to have surgery. Please pray for a speedy recovery for Johnny.
Jennifer also has asked that we pray for a young girl named Liah. Liah is a very young girl who had to have surgery on her hip this past week. Please pray that Liah will get back to full health very soon.
The Rogers’ family is traveling in Austin this weekend, so we need to pray for their safe return home to Waco.
Last but not least, Courtney Walters, who has visited our church on occasion, had a car accident last weekend on her way back to Waco. She hit a deer. Courtney is going to be fine, but she needs our prayers as she tries to put this wreck behind her.
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I think that takes care of our update for this Sunday, everyone. As I mentioned earlier, I will send out a reminder about our Cookout later in the week. I also will send a note about the next chapter that we will be discussing in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions.
Dana and I hope that all of you have a great week. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Friday, August 17, 2007
How Can I Handle Discouragement?
Friends:
I hope all of you have had a good week. For Sunday morning, take a look at pages 93-108 in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. The question that Warren addresses this week is “How Can I Handle Discouragement?”. Lots of practical advice in this chapter!
Dana and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
I hope all of you have had a good week. For Sunday morning, take a look at pages 93-108 in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. The question that Warren addresses this week is “How Can I Handle Discouragement?”. Lots of practical advice in this chapter!
Dana and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Prayers Needed--From Amy Nicholson
Dear Family and Friends,
For those of you that don't know, a major earthquake has just hit Peru. The epicenter was Chincha- where Brian and I went on our mission trip. The pastor and his wife from Chincha are actually in Waco right now visiting. All of their family and friends are in Chincha and they cannot get through to them. PLEASE pray for these families and friends we have come to love. Pray that their lives have been spared and that the pastor and his wife can get in touch with their family. (kids and grandkids) They have amazing faith and they are showing much more courage than I would at this point. They need your prayers desperately. This is a very poor city and my heart is broken imagining what they are going through right now. Thank you thank you - prayer is the only thing I know to do at this point. We'll keep you posted.
Love,
Amy
For those of you that don't know, a major earthquake has just hit Peru. The epicenter was Chincha- where Brian and I went on our mission trip. The pastor and his wife from Chincha are actually in Waco right now visiting. All of their family and friends are in Chincha and they cannot get through to them. PLEASE pray for these families and friends we have come to love. Pray that their lives have been spared and that the pastor and his wife can get in touch with their family. (kids and grandkids) They have amazing faith and they are showing much more courage than I would at this point. They need your prayers desperately. This is a very poor city and my heart is broken imagining what they are going through right now. Thank you thank you - prayer is the only thing I know to do at this point. We'll keep you posted.
Love,
Amy
BU Move-In Day
Well, I thought you folks might enjoy some move-in day shots. I made 82 cents. Next year, I plan to bring a bigger bucket.
Wes
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Bella Bartram
Say hello to Bella Bartram! Praise God for this precious girl. And thanks to Brian VanZee for sending along these photos!
Wes
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Class Update on a Scorching Sunday
Friends:
Good afternoon, everyone! Is it hot or what?! I’m about to pass out. Our air conditioner has been running non-stop for about three days (except at night—love those lows in the upper 70s!). I think we need to buy a second cooling unit to keep our house under 80 degrees!
First off, let’s say a big welcome to Sarah LaSeur! Yep, that’s right. Matt’s sister joined us this morning as a guest. Great to have you with us, Sarah! Come back and see us again!
Next, let’s thank Ben and Teresa Sullivan for our snacks today. Great apple stuff, Teresa! We appreciate you guys taking care of us. Next Sunday, the Hookhams are in charge. Rumor has it that Jeff is hauling back some beef jerky from the Iowa State Fair (which is a big deal, you know, even for non-Iowans). We look forward to some Sunday morning beef jerky, Jeff!
We have lots of announcements and other business this week. THE COOKOUT AT THE BUHNER HOME IS IN TWO WEEKS! That’s right. If you have not yet signed up to bring something, click on the link below (it's also to the left). I think we have one or two slots left. Thanks to everyone who has signed up to bring something!
http://www3.baylor.edu/~Wesley_Null/ChristianLivingCookout.htm
However, you DO NOT have to be signed up to bring something in order to come! I also hope that we can use this opportunity to invite people who may be interested in our church and class. The Null clan is excited about a big time at the Buhner home!
I also want to thank everyone who has signed up to bring snacks in the weeks ahead. The updated list is to the left of this message. We’re set through Christmas!
I also want to encourage all of you to consider signing up to teach for a one or two month stretch in the pre-school. For those of you who weren’t in church and class today, there was an insert in the bulletin that we can use to sign-up. I have some extra copies that I will bring with me to class next week. Please consider signing up to bless our kids!
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Now, let’s get to our prayers and praises. There may be others traveling, but I know for sure that the Hookhams and Kayla Jacque are traveling. Please pray for safe travel for them.
Next, Melody Libby has great news that she has found a home! Please pray for Melody and her kids as they make the move.
Vince and Mary have asked us to continue praying for their friends, Cole and Iva. They are the couple who are trying to hold on to two kids they have been raising for the past several years. They have a court date this week. Please pray that God will touch this situation and, especially, the two girls that Cole and Iva have been keeping. Pray for strength for Cole and Iva during this difficult time of stress.
We also need to continue to pray for Sean and Cece Lively. Cece has been sick with an ear infection, so she needs our prayers for health. Cammie and Callie also need our continued prayers. Sean and Cece said that the girls seem to be adjusting fine, but Cammie needs to sleep a bit better. Pray for strength, comfort, and stability for these two young girls and for Sean and Cece.
Corbin, our youngest, goes in for ear tube surgery tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. Please pray that the surgery will be successful and that he will have a healthy school year.
Jill VanZee has asked that we continue to pray for Jeanie Horn. Jeanie is very sick with cancer. Please pray for comfort for her and for God’s grace for Jeanie’s family during this very hard time.
Brian and Pam Bartram should have their baby very soon! The due date was yesterday, but the baby is still not here. The Bartrams go in for a checkup on Tuesday. The baby should arrive sometime early this week. Please pray that everything will go smoothly for Brian, Pam, and their soon-to-be new baby!
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we pray for one of her friends, Delaine (sp?). One of Delaine’s kids was killed in a car wreck this week. Please pray for God’s presence in the lives of everyone who is mourning this terrible and tragic death.
Salley T. has asked us to pray for the family of a young Methodist Children’s Home boy who was killed in a car wreck this past week. Pray for strength for everyone who is mourning his death.
Salley also would like for us to continue to pray for one of her assistants, Susan, and her husband Lance. They are going through lots of difficulties right now. They have an upcoming vacation that may help them to get some rest from the difficulties they have been facing. Please ask God to be with Susan and Lance as they try to get things settled.
We also need to continue to pray for Haley, Salley’s daughter. The good news is that Haley is doing a bit better, but we need to pray that Haley will get off to a good start with the new school year.
Jenny LaSeur has asked that we pray for her little sister. Please pray that she will make good decisions and continue on the path that she is on now. She has a good job and is doing just fine. Ask God to help Jenny’s sister to do better each day.
Let’s certainly not forget our other expectant mommies! We have two couples—the Ericksons and the VanZees—who are currently working through the adoption process. Please ask God to be with the Ericksons and the VanZees as they go through the difficult waiting process. Pray for patience, understanding, and a positive result after many months of work! We’re praying for guys, VanZees and Ericksons!
On the May front, we need to pray for Zach. He is an outer ear infection. Please ask God to be with Zach as he recovers. The good news is that all is going well at Zach’s new daycare!
We need to pray for Joann and Gabe Dominguez. They have an important court date tomorrow. Please ask God to be with the entire Dominguez family and with everyone who is making decisions that impact their family.
Last but not least, let’s pray for all of the students and teachers who are preparing for another school year. Please pray for safe travel for all of the Baylor students who are coming back to town this week.
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I think that takes care of class matters for this Sunday, folks. I will be in touch later in the week about our reading material for next Sunday. In short, we will be discussing the chapter on “How Can I Handle Discouragement?”.
Have a great week, everyone. Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday morning!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Good afternoon, everyone! Is it hot or what?! I’m about to pass out. Our air conditioner has been running non-stop for about three days (except at night—love those lows in the upper 70s!). I think we need to buy a second cooling unit to keep our house under 80 degrees!
First off, let’s say a big welcome to Sarah LaSeur! Yep, that’s right. Matt’s sister joined us this morning as a guest. Great to have you with us, Sarah! Come back and see us again!
Next, let’s thank Ben and Teresa Sullivan for our snacks today. Great apple stuff, Teresa! We appreciate you guys taking care of us. Next Sunday, the Hookhams are in charge. Rumor has it that Jeff is hauling back some beef jerky from the Iowa State Fair (which is a big deal, you know, even for non-Iowans). We look forward to some Sunday morning beef jerky, Jeff!
We have lots of announcements and other business this week. THE COOKOUT AT THE BUHNER HOME IS IN TWO WEEKS! That’s right. If you have not yet signed up to bring something, click on the link below (it's also to the left). I think we have one or two slots left. Thanks to everyone who has signed up to bring something!
http://www3.baylor.edu/~Wesley_Null/ChristianLivingCookout.htm
However, you DO NOT have to be signed up to bring something in order to come! I also hope that we can use this opportunity to invite people who may be interested in our church and class. The Null clan is excited about a big time at the Buhner home!
I also want to thank everyone who has signed up to bring snacks in the weeks ahead. The updated list is to the left of this message. We’re set through Christmas!
I also want to encourage all of you to consider signing up to teach for a one or two month stretch in the pre-school. For those of you who weren’t in church and class today, there was an insert in the bulletin that we can use to sign-up. I have some extra copies that I will bring with me to class next week. Please consider signing up to bless our kids!
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Now, let’s get to our prayers and praises. There may be others traveling, but I know for sure that the Hookhams and Kayla Jacque are traveling. Please pray for safe travel for them.
Next, Melody Libby has great news that she has found a home! Please pray for Melody and her kids as they make the move.
Vince and Mary have asked us to continue praying for their friends, Cole and Iva. They are the couple who are trying to hold on to two kids they have been raising for the past several years. They have a court date this week. Please pray that God will touch this situation and, especially, the two girls that Cole and Iva have been keeping. Pray for strength for Cole and Iva during this difficult time of stress.
We also need to continue to pray for Sean and Cece Lively. Cece has been sick with an ear infection, so she needs our prayers for health. Cammie and Callie also need our continued prayers. Sean and Cece said that the girls seem to be adjusting fine, but Cammie needs to sleep a bit better. Pray for strength, comfort, and stability for these two young girls and for Sean and Cece.
Corbin, our youngest, goes in for ear tube surgery tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. Please pray that the surgery will be successful and that he will have a healthy school year.
Jill VanZee has asked that we continue to pray for Jeanie Horn. Jeanie is very sick with cancer. Please pray for comfort for her and for God’s grace for Jeanie’s family during this very hard time.
Brian and Pam Bartram should have their baby very soon! The due date was yesterday, but the baby is still not here. The Bartrams go in for a checkup on Tuesday. The baby should arrive sometime early this week. Please pray that everything will go smoothly for Brian, Pam, and their soon-to-be new baby!
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we pray for one of her friends, Delaine (sp?). One of Delaine’s kids was killed in a car wreck this week. Please pray for God’s presence in the lives of everyone who is mourning this terrible and tragic death.
Salley T. has asked us to pray for the family of a young Methodist Children’s Home boy who was killed in a car wreck this past week. Pray for strength for everyone who is mourning his death.
Salley also would like for us to continue to pray for one of her assistants, Susan, and her husband Lance. They are going through lots of difficulties right now. They have an upcoming vacation that may help them to get some rest from the difficulties they have been facing. Please ask God to be with Susan and Lance as they try to get things settled.
We also need to continue to pray for Haley, Salley’s daughter. The good news is that Haley is doing a bit better, but we need to pray that Haley will get off to a good start with the new school year.
Jenny LaSeur has asked that we pray for her little sister. Please pray that she will make good decisions and continue on the path that she is on now. She has a good job and is doing just fine. Ask God to help Jenny’s sister to do better each day.
Let’s certainly not forget our other expectant mommies! We have two couples—the Ericksons and the VanZees—who are currently working through the adoption process. Please ask God to be with the Ericksons and the VanZees as they go through the difficult waiting process. Pray for patience, understanding, and a positive result after many months of work! We’re praying for guys, VanZees and Ericksons!
On the May front, we need to pray for Zach. He is an outer ear infection. Please ask God to be with Zach as he recovers. The good news is that all is going well at Zach’s new daycare!
We need to pray for Joann and Gabe Dominguez. They have an important court date tomorrow. Please ask God to be with the entire Dominguez family and with everyone who is making decisions that impact their family.
Last but not least, let’s pray for all of the students and teachers who are preparing for another school year. Please pray for safe travel for all of the Baylor students who are coming back to town this week.
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I think that takes care of class matters for this Sunday, folks. I will be in touch later in the week about our reading material for next Sunday. In short, we will be discussing the chapter on “How Can I Handle Discouragement?”.
Have a great week, everyone. Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday morning!
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Thursday, August 9, 2007
The New Null College
I thought you folks would enjoy seeing some of the latest fine photography by our own Robbie Rogers of Baylor University. He sent me this photo earlier today. Well done, Mr. Rogers!
You also should know that Mr. Brian Nicholson deserves our endless praise for his heroic efforts to erect the new Null College, which should be completed on the Baylor campus sometime within the next week. Great work, fellas! I must say that I am honored to have my photo in such a prominent place!
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Null
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Class Update--August 5, 2007
Friends:
Good evening, all! Well, summer has officially arrived. I think I lost three pounds this afternoon washing Dana’s car—not that losing three pounds would be a bad thing!
Us Nulls brought the donuts this morning. Way to go, us! Next week, Ben and Teresa Sullivan are signed up. Thanks, Sullivans!
I have updated our sign-up sheet for the Cookout at the Buhner home. Click below for more information. If you see something that you would like to sign up to bring, just let me know! It looks as though we will have a big turnout, despite my threats to wear the Speedo.
http://www3.baylor.edu/~Wesley_Null/ChristianLivingCookout.htm
Next, I want to thank everyone for signing up to take meals to the Livelys. This is a great way to bless them! I know Sean and Cece appreciate it very much.
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Our class is full of busy folks this week, so let’s go ahead and get to our prayers and praises:
Robbie gets back tonight! Please pray for his safe return home. We’ll be glad to see you, Robbie!
We have lots of travelers this weekend and this upcoming week:
Pray for the Buhners as they are traveling (but I can’t remember where!).
The Hookhams are headed to Iowa to visit Jeff’s parents.
Kayla Jacque is headed to Iowa to the famous Iowa State Fair.
The Nicholsons are out of town this weekend at a wedding.
Please pray for safe travel for all of these folks. And I’m sure there are other travelers that I don’t know about!
Salley Taylor has asked us to pray for the Wren family. Mallory Wren is the five year old girl who died in a four-wheeler accident this week. Of course, this is a terribly tragic and difficult time for them. Please pray for comfort and strength for the family. Pray, especially, for Mallory’s little brother.
Vince Erickson has asked us to pray for some of his friends from high school. He had a reunion recently, and there are still some problems that many of his friends are dealing with. Pray for unification and friendship-building between now and the next reunion event.
The VanZees will be married 13 years tomorrow! Please pray for Jill as she tries to survive another 13 years with Brian. HA! Seriously, Congratulations VanZees! Ask God to be with Brian and Jill on their big day.
Jill also has asked us to pray for one of her friends, Jeanie Horn. Jeanie’s husband is dealing with cancer. Pray for healing for him.
The Bartram baby should arrive any day! Please pray for Brian, Pam, and their new little baby as the big day arrives.
We need to continue to pray for the Livelys. Pray for strength for Sean and Cece and for stability for Callie and Camry (sp.?). Please ask God to be with these girls!
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we continue to pray for the Saxon family. Yes, we certainly need to keep them in our prayers. Of course, they are missing their son Paul very much. Please ask God to continue to be with the Saxons each and every day.
As I think most of you know, Mark Welshimer has taken a position as an Associate Pastor at First Methodist—Houston. Thank God for Mark’s terrific work at our church! Please ask God to be with the Welshimers as they move. Also, please pray for wisdom, guidance, and grace as our church looks for a new youth pastor. Pray that we will find a great person for this critically important position!
Jen Burney has asked us to pray for one of her friends, Andrea Coffee (sp.?). Andrea is in the hospital right now. She also has two young kids at home. Please pray for recovery for Andrea. Pray, also, for these two little girls while their mommy is trying to recover.
Brooke Tooley is busy preparing her first year as a Kindergarten teacher at Rapoport Academy! Please ask God to be with Brooke as she prepares for these important first few weeks of school. You will do great, Brooke! We’re praying for you!
Zach May will begin a new day care tomorrow. Please pray that the transition will go smoothly for little Zach.
Last but not least, I have one prayer and one praise for my lovely wife. Dana will go in tomorrow to have another mole removed. Everything should be fine, but please pray for good news for Dana. On the praise front, Dana recently accepted a position as Department Chair for the Career and Technical Education program at Midway ISD. She will continue to teach just as she has done for the past 6 years at Midway, but this new position will add a few responsibilities that will allow her to expand the work of the CTE department. I am quite proud of Ms. Dana!
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I believe that covers everything for this Sunday. Thanks again to all of you for signing up to bring food to the Cookout and to take meals to the Livelys. I am quite proud of our efforts. And I think we will have a great time at the cookout!
Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you again next Sunday morning.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Good evening, all! Well, summer has officially arrived. I think I lost three pounds this afternoon washing Dana’s car—not that losing three pounds would be a bad thing!
Us Nulls brought the donuts this morning. Way to go, us! Next week, Ben and Teresa Sullivan are signed up. Thanks, Sullivans!
I have updated our sign-up sheet for the Cookout at the Buhner home. Click below for more information. If you see something that you would like to sign up to bring, just let me know! It looks as though we will have a big turnout, despite my threats to wear the Speedo.
http://www3.baylor.edu/~Wesley_Null/ChristianLivingCookout.htm
Next, I want to thank everyone for signing up to take meals to the Livelys. This is a great way to bless them! I know Sean and Cece appreciate it very much.
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
Our class is full of busy folks this week, so let’s go ahead and get to our prayers and praises:
Robbie gets back tonight! Please pray for his safe return home. We’ll be glad to see you, Robbie!
We have lots of travelers this weekend and this upcoming week:
Pray for the Buhners as they are traveling (but I can’t remember where!).
The Hookhams are headed to Iowa to visit Jeff’s parents.
Kayla Jacque is headed to Iowa to the famous Iowa State Fair.
The Nicholsons are out of town this weekend at a wedding.
Please pray for safe travel for all of these folks. And I’m sure there are other travelers that I don’t know about!
Salley Taylor has asked us to pray for the Wren family. Mallory Wren is the five year old girl who died in a four-wheeler accident this week. Of course, this is a terribly tragic and difficult time for them. Please pray for comfort and strength for the family. Pray, especially, for Mallory’s little brother.
Vince Erickson has asked us to pray for some of his friends from high school. He had a reunion recently, and there are still some problems that many of his friends are dealing with. Pray for unification and friendship-building between now and the next reunion event.
The VanZees will be married 13 years tomorrow! Please pray for Jill as she tries to survive another 13 years with Brian. HA! Seriously, Congratulations VanZees! Ask God to be with Brian and Jill on their big day.
Jill also has asked us to pray for one of her friends, Jeanie Horn. Jeanie’s husband is dealing with cancer. Pray for healing for him.
The Bartram baby should arrive any day! Please pray for Brian, Pam, and their new little baby as the big day arrives.
We need to continue to pray for the Livelys. Pray for strength for Sean and Cece and for stability for Callie and Camry (sp.?). Please ask God to be with these girls!
Elizabeth Nemec has asked that we continue to pray for the Saxon family. Yes, we certainly need to keep them in our prayers. Of course, they are missing their son Paul very much. Please ask God to continue to be with the Saxons each and every day.
As I think most of you know, Mark Welshimer has taken a position as an Associate Pastor at First Methodist—Houston. Thank God for Mark’s terrific work at our church! Please ask God to be with the Welshimers as they move. Also, please pray for wisdom, guidance, and grace as our church looks for a new youth pastor. Pray that we will find a great person for this critically important position!
Jen Burney has asked us to pray for one of her friends, Andrea Coffee (sp.?). Andrea is in the hospital right now. She also has two young kids at home. Please pray for recovery for Andrea. Pray, also, for these two little girls while their mommy is trying to recover.
Brooke Tooley is busy preparing her first year as a Kindergarten teacher at Rapoport Academy! Please ask God to be with Brooke as she prepares for these important first few weeks of school. You will do great, Brooke! We’re praying for you!
Zach May will begin a new day care tomorrow. Please pray that the transition will go smoothly for little Zach.
Last but not least, I have one prayer and one praise for my lovely wife. Dana will go in tomorrow to have another mole removed. Everything should be fine, but please pray for good news for Dana. On the praise front, Dana recently accepted a position as Department Chair for the Career and Technical Education program at Midway ISD. She will continue to teach just as she has done for the past 6 years at Midway, but this new position will add a few responsibilities that will allow her to expand the work of the CTE department. I am quite proud of Ms. Dana!
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I believe that covers everything for this Sunday. Thanks again to all of you for signing up to bring food to the Cookout and to take meals to the Livelys. I am quite proud of our efforts. And I think we will have a great time at the cookout!
Dana and I look forward to seeing all of you again next Sunday morning.
God bless,
Wes and Dana
Friday, August 3, 2007
Bridges and Excellence for Sunday
Dear Friends:
Good evening, everyone! Dana and I hope that you’ve had a good week. For those of you who haven’t driven by the church lately, be sure and drive by and check out the bridge! Steve and friends have managed to construct a real live model of the Waco Suspension Bridge. It looks great, Steve! And I love the bridge metaphor! I think you chose wisely. Everything seems to be coming together quite nicely for the upcoming sermon series.
Second, don’t forget to vote on the Robbie Poll! Click below to visit our blog. As of right now, “Robbie will never recover, nor will the Chinese” is leading with 22 votes, and “Three Days” is in second with 7 votes. Question of the day: So what’s the significance of “Three Days”? And why are people voting for that one?!
http://christianlivingfumcwaco.blogspot.com/
Now, on to Sunday. If you have time, take a look at pages 63-75 in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. Our question for the week will be “How Can I Live Above Average?”. In short, the issue that Warren is raising this week is “What does it mean to be excellent?”. I think this is good material for us!
Dana and I look forward to seeing you Sunday morning! I stocked the fridge with fresh beverages this afternoon, so we’re set with refreshments.
Blessings,
Wes and Dana
Good evening, everyone! Dana and I hope that you’ve had a good week. For those of you who haven’t driven by the church lately, be sure and drive by and check out the bridge! Steve and friends have managed to construct a real live model of the Waco Suspension Bridge. It looks great, Steve! And I love the bridge metaphor! I think you chose wisely. Everything seems to be coming together quite nicely for the upcoming sermon series.
Second, don’t forget to vote on the Robbie Poll! Click below to visit our blog. As of right now, “Robbie will never recover, nor will the Chinese” is leading with 22 votes, and “Three Days” is in second with 7 votes. Question of the day: So what’s the significance of “Three Days”? And why are people voting for that one?!
http://christianlivingfumcwaco.blogspot.com/
Now, on to Sunday. If you have time, take a look at pages 63-75 in God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. Our question for the week will be “How Can I Live Above Average?”. In short, the issue that Warren is raising this week is “What does it mean to be excellent?”. I think this is good material for us!
Dana and I look forward to seeing you Sunday morning! I stocked the fridge with fresh beverages this afternoon, so we’re set with refreshments.
Blessings,
Wes and Dana
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