God is doing something amazing...

Hey hey everyone!

 I am so excited about what God has been doing with our church. Five months ago, we began construction on our new sanctuary after the Lord gave Pastor Mark a vision that we would serve even more hurting people. Our old sanctuary was getting too small for the harvest that God was bringing in, so He provided a larger one! In the weeks before we moved into the new building, the harvest was already coming! Chairs had to be brought in to nearly every service and many times there were people in the foyer.

Last Sunday after the 5:30 service, everyone grabbed a chair and walked it over to the new building. Over the next few days, people volunteered their time to set up sound, lights, the kid's areas, etc. It was amazing how fast the move happened. 

That next Friday, we had a Pastor Annointing Service. I had the honor of photographing 12 pastors being annointed for the work set before them. It was incredible. The Lord's presences was overwhelming!

That Saturday, The Church in St. Amant held the funeral for two little girls who passed away in St. Amant: Their names were Faith and Patience. How amazing is our God? He gave Pastor Mark an urgency to finish the building and he knew exactly why. He KNEW that the community of St. Amant would need the comfort of the Lord during this difficult time. He knew how many hurting souls would fill the building and be encouraged. Please keep the family of Faith and Patience in your prayers.

Finally, on Sunday, we had our first official service in the new sanctuary! To say it was emotional is a vast understatement. Everyone was overwhelmed with thankfulness to the Lord. We saw His mighty hand at work firsthand. To be part of something like this is an amazing gift.

During one of the services, I turned to Lee in tears and wrote "I can't believe God is using us like this." I cannont wait to see how God is going to keep using us. And I can't wait to see what God is going to do through His Church.

We serve such an amazing God. I am in awe every day that he counts us worthy to use for His purpose. But through the unworthiness, I am ever ever thankful.

It's all for Him,

Julianne

Gage + Lauren

I know what you are thinking....two blogs in one day?? What can I say, I'm an overachiever. Really though, I couldn't resist posting photos of these two lovebirds. Lauren and I were in Tiger Band together, so it was like a mini reunion to see her and Gage again. 

By the end of the session, I had been scratched up by thorns, bit by ants, and my shoes were soaked, but I was ALL worth hanging with these two ;D

New House + EXRR

Hey everyone! 

A lot of people have been asking for me to post photos of the new house, so here you are. Please keep in mind that these are snapshots ;D

I only took photos of the living room, dining room, and kitchen because they weren't a disaster at the moment. Now there are boxes, stuff, and more stuff everywhere now. We are going to do a lot of painting, so I'll post before and afters when the time comes. 

Promise ;D

One of the best parts about moving to a bigger space is finding wedding gifts! We never had room for them before, so they've been in storage. Check out my new crockpot!

In other news, The Church in St. Amant had our Extreme Ranch Rodeo this weekend. Having never been to a rodeo before (that I can remember) I ooooood and ahhhhhd at everything! The team did such an amazing job at putting together a family-friendly rodeo: