PRAISES!

• Both of my boys were finalists at their school for the big school spelling bee tomorrow! The top 5 spellers in each class wil compete tomorrow for a chance to go to the BCA multi-school spell-off. Good luck John and Christopher!!!




• Jeff Smith had a staggering 16 first-time visitors in youth group at our church Wednesday night: praise the Lord! Most of those teens had never been to church before, and we were so glad to have them.

Thanks to the Berean Spirit class for inviting our family to their yearly Harvest Party/bonfire at the Thornberrys' house. Mrs. Thornberry was so gracious (and courageous) that after we ate, she turned her dining room into a pumpkin carving station for all the kids. They had a blast! And thankfully, after it was over, I didn't have to clean-up the mess!

Anna said she wanted to carve an "angry pumpkin," and I think she got her wish. I asked her to make a face like her pumpkin, and this is what she came-up with.