Last week in a re-cap: Sunday

Sunday was the final day of the missions conference, and was it ever a full one! We had two preaching services with lots of special music, a potluck lunch, and an evening youth party for John Loo who is leaving soon for a 3-month stay in Mexico.

All in all, it was a GREAT day!

Pastor Taylor makes a point as he introduces missionary John Lawrence to preach.

Following the sermon, a young ladies' ensemble that we organized closed the service with a song about God's provision. (We thought it would be fitting for the kick-off of our Faith Promise missions giving program.)

After lunch, Marilyn Lawrence delighted us all with a puppet show featuring her own hand-made puppets, Trust and Obey! She had us rolling with laughter even in the midst of a serious lesson about Christ's return. :)

One of the last special music presentations of the day was given by our pastor's family. The reason people are laughing while they sing, is because the Taylors used to be missionaries in Africa for 16 years. :)

Nathan preached a great message for the afternoon service.

Later that night, we started the farewell party for John with a rousing game of 4-square. (My dad is picture in the background serving as the official referee.)

The line of eager players!

Katelin organized the games for the party and did a great job!

We played Bible charades...

enjoyed Root Beer Floats...

had a time of prayer for John...

and finished off the evening with The Couch Game.

Michael and Melanie Jiro are lots of fun to have around!

Cara is trying to strategize how to get a member of the "no-shoe" team onto the couch.