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Hi Family...
Hope all is well as you're leading up to Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for down here - it's been a big year - new house, school for Hunter, an interesting job for Tony... plus increased opportunities for sharing love and connecting people to Jesus through our local church.

And actually, our church has just released its first song and music video! The plan is to release a CD sometime next year - so we're super excited! 

I've attached the video - just wanted to share with you a piece of our lives in New Zealand. All of the folks are from church and the stage shots are from a typical Sunday service. Typically you'd find me and Tony on the front left of the stage - you may even catch a glimpse of the back of our heads... 

We miss you guys!

Without Ceasing

Dear Family,

I was sitting in my CBS class this morning and I was reminded of all of you.  We have been studying the book of Ephesians and this morning we discussed chapter 6...The Armor of God. 

I was filled with so many fond memories of saying this together as a family.  As a young girl I didn't fully understand what it all meant but it was imprinted on my heart.  To this day, I am remind (most days) to begin my day with my armor on.  Knowing that I may not know what the day holds but God will is with be and has equipped me with the Spirit.

We discussed the image of a line of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with their shields linked together, ready to move forward. This caused me to prayer for our family.  A lot more powerful then a single solider standing tall.

The last time we were in San Clemente I had announced I was moving back to Seattle and our devotions were centered on the topic of community.  We ended that time by putting our armor on together.  I love holding that image in my heart today.

Let's be reminded this day that we stand together, shields linked, grounded in faith, and protected by the Spirit.  This day may find you, giving birth (Katie), struggling at your job, worried over finances, mourning the loss of someone, feeling worthless or not enough, doubting God, feeling rejected, joyful for the sunshine or time to play, brokenhearted, hopeless, missing home, encouraged,
or ________, the list can go on and on but KNOW...

You
Do
NOT
Stand
Alone.

We are behind you!  We are backing you up!  Let us continue to pray for one another and reach out to connect in the midst of our day. 
Thank you family for loving me well and for being a part of my journey.  See you in San Clemente!

DAY BEFORE EASTER PARTY AT PROVOST'S: MARCH 30

25080 PIERSON RD
HOMELAND, CA
951-926-4957

YOU CAN ARRIVE ANYTIME AFTER 1O A.M. IF YOU WANT TO BEAT THE TRAFFIC, BUT JUST KNOW THAT WE WON'T EAT UNTIL AROUND 2 P.M. SO PLAN FOR SOME EXTRA SNACKS FOR THE KID'S THEY GET VERY HUNGRY OUT HERE!

MENU WILL BE THE SAME:
WE GET THE BURGERS, DOGS, PAPER GOODS, LEMONADE AND COFFEE

(plus popcorn and maybe some other surprises)

YOU BRING FOOD TO SHARE: SALAD AND DESSERT AND SOME TYPE OF MUNCHIES (IF YOU WANT SODA'S BRING YOUR OWN, OK?)

WE WILL BE HAVING AN EGG HUNT, GAMES, PINATA (HOPEFULLY IF TIFFANY CAN MAKE ONE AGAIN), SWIMMING, HIKE, SNAKE HUNT, HAND BALL, BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, AND LOTS OF FUN TIMES!

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING BY THE WEEK BEFORE!

BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS, CHAIRS AND SHADE IF YOU NEED IT! WE HAVE RENTERS IN THE LITTLE BACK HOUSE SO THE PORTO POTTY WILL BE AVAILABLE!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS BIG EVENT, AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU AS WE CELEBRATE AS A FAMILY THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD!

HE AROSE, HALLELUJAH HE AROSE!

Blessings to you,
The Provosts

HELP NEEDED

Please save the dates of January 25-27 to help get Grandma & Grandpa's house fixed up. Their house will be carpeted on Sunday but there is a need for furniture movers, ceiling scrapers, painters, carpet installing helpers, and then more furniture moving. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.