Girlfriends

Glo Jensen, Conway, AR

God has blessed me with many, many wonderful friends over the years. One good thing about being in ministry, it has afforded me the opportunity to make many friends from all over the country. The negative thing about making friends in the ministry is when we move away - it is always so hard to say goodbye. I am very thankful that many friendships have continued (due in a large part to the convenience of email) - even though separated by many, many miles! Since I haven't saved pictures on my computer from years past, I don't have pictures to post of many of those sweet friendships -- but here are some of those precious friends that I do have pictures of or was able to at least take a digital picture of a regular photograph (sorry, the quality isn't very good on those). There are several of my friends' pictures in other postings on this blog, so I won't duplicate here for the sake of "space." I do love each of you! (These are not in any order---I still haven't mastered this blogging in getting pictures and text properly, so if the name doesn't line up with the picture, please forgive me!).

Michelle Lord and

Stephanie Jones, Red Oak, TX

Robin Bowman, Greenbrier, AR

Robin McCown, Jacksonville, TX


Sharon Hanks, Red Oak, TX

Glenda Curry, Red Oak, TX

Norma Crass, Conway, AR

Pam Glover, Conway, AR

Carolyn Smith, Tyler, TX

Brenda Riley, Moore, OK

Toya Aultman Conway, AR

Leslie Lemons, Mesquite, TX

and Cindy Briscoe, Rowlett, TX

Sher Craig, Conway, AR

Pam Murrey, Forney, TX

Brenda Christian, Hawkins, TX

Wilda Head, Conway, AR

Karla Crow, Forney, TX

Kerry Stitch, Bryant, AR

Love to all,

Debbie

New Community Church

As you know, our son, Andy has felt the call of the Lord to plant a new church in Northwest Arkansas. Jeff & I are thrilled that we are able to be a part of this new church plant. The core group have been meeting for Bible studies and occasional evening worship services for the last 6 months. But we are excited that God has given us a "home" - at least for 3 months and could be up to two years. We are now having Sunday morning worship services at the Bellview Elementary School in Rogers -- very near where Jeff & I live. Here are some pictures of the services this morning. Matt Outlaw is leading our worship time and does a great job. Today, his wife, Amanda sang with him. Andy's target group is 20-30 something's so we have several college students, engaged couples and young families with small children including two newborns and another baby on the way! We are averaging around 45 in our worship services, which is a great start for a new church. When Jeff started the mission work in Nevada, Missouri -- many Sundays we averaged less than a dozen. I know I'm prejudiced, but Andy does a great job preaching - he makes his "momma and daddy" proud! Carman is a blessed asset to his ministry as well. Josh & Erika are also working with us in this new church plant and when Josh is in town and not on the road, he is a tremendous help with the sound. We appreciate your prayers for Andy as he leads this new family and for God to richly bless the New Community Church for His honor and glory!

The pictures below taken on Sunday, March 2nd: