A Visit with the Steiners

The Steiner family, fellow farmers from Illinois, recently came through our area. We "met" the Steiners through KBR magazine a few years ago, and we all enjoyed getting to spend a little time with them, swapping stories and sharing fellowship.

This little guy found a little friend!

May the Lord bless your family!

"O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee;
and thy righteousness to the upright in heart."
{Psalm 36:10}

Thankful for Freedom!

We hope you had a wonderful Independence day with your family. The Declaration of Independence was signed by fifty-six men 238 years ago. They, along with countless others, risked their lives to establish freedom in the United States of America, and this document still stands as the core foundation of our country. We were grateful to gather with friends on the Fourth of July, and remember this heritage we have been given as a nation.

Fellowship meal

Jonathan and his friend John enjoy mechanical work, and for the past several weeks,
they each have been making a racing mower to race on the Fourth of July.
Here they introduce each other's creations to one another and wonder whose will win the race...

Heading to the track

And they're off! Both did a great job creating their mowers. Jonathan's won for speed.

A beautiful Fourth of July bouquet

Enjoying a fireworks display

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD;
and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."
{Psalm 33:12}

An Evening of Fellowship

One evening last week we were invited to a surprise birthday party. It was wonderful to gather with many friends to celebrate Ashley's life and love for the Lord.

Happy birthday, Ashley!

Such a cutie - helping himself to dessert  

Young men eating and talking (before the waterfight outside...)

Catching up with these dear girls

Rachael enjoyed holding baby Caroline

Mrs. Prigge, a wonderful hostess!

"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee."
{Numbers 6:24}

The Blessing of Fellowship

It was such a blessing to see our dear friends from Alaska again recently

Catching up a bit

Dividing into teams to play Capture the Flag - our favorite game tradition

It takes a lot of people to guard that flag!

Enjoying some delicious homemade ice cream

Sweet friends!

"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth 

the countenance of his friend."
{Proverbs 27:17}

Beth Joy's Beautiful Wedding Shower

Last week, we attended a wedding shower, which was held in the beautiful gardens at Lake Shawnee. It was a gorgeous evening to rejoice in God's blessing to our friends Zechariah and Bethany Joy, who will be covenanting in marriage this month.

Little girls enjoying tea

Playing games

Sweet fellowship 

We are thrilled for you, Bethany, and wish you God's blessings in your upcoming marriage!

"My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: 

the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together."

(Psalm 34:2-3)

MPE Convention

Pursuing booths at the MPE convention - and visiting with friends

As always, we enjoyed seeing the Gundersens

Sarah signed her books at Grace and Truth's booth 

It was good to hear about the continued work at No Greater Joy

Sweet young ladies in blue!

"I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: 

I will sing unto thee among the nations.

For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, 

and thy truth unto the clouds."

{Psalm 57:9-10}