Georgia, July 2008
Our time in Georgia was short - just one week - but packed with 5 services and family-time!
Wanda_Crystal Spanish_work Altar_Spanish_work
At left: Wanda (L) was introduced to Pentecost by her backslidden friend, Crystal, and had received the Holy Ghost and been baptized just one month prior to our arrival. We had the privilege of praying with Crystal; after repenting and working through self-forgiveness, she was refilled with the Holy Ghost! We also had the opportunity to minister at a Spanish daughter-work pastored by Bro. Mina under Bishop Alonzo Terry. Fun experience!
Miranda_testify Rosser_FIT_Members Wood_GA
Latta_Candace Girls_with_Latta Packing_in_the_Rain
We had the chance to become friends with Bro. and Sis. Sam Latta. We had met Bro. Latta while in Estonia; he had traveled to the Baltics in order to hold a series of teaching sessions. However, he became extremely ill from food poisoning and had a near-death experience while in Tallinn. We were so happy to see him again (and in great health, smile)! We also visited with one of Mark's nephews (John Alphin) and his family, and took the opportunity to do a little sightseeing while we got better acquainted. Mark is the youngest of twelve children, so there are many family members that we rarely see.
Girls_with_Rachel_Kristen Stone_Mountain Sisters
Florida, August 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Florida. Our family stayed in one place the entire two weeks, which made it nice. All of our services were within 1.5 hours, so we were able to limit our traveling expenses, too (which is always a great thing)! Both Pastors Webb and Braneff have chosen to reach 0ut into their community with Adopt-A-Block and Back to School Bash, respectively. We hope to learn more about these types of evangelistic endeavors, and adapt such ideas overseas.
Mark_preaching_Kinseys Glenda_with_Alisha_AIM Candace_miracle
Welch Rainbow_in_Crestview Crestview_FL_Braneff
Crestview_FL Girls_Singing_Crestview Crestview_FL
Preparing_for_Back_2_School_Bash Pastor_and_Sis_Braneff Milton_FL_choir
 Milton_FL Pastor_Webb_Milton_FL Milton_FL
Fellowship_with_Webbs Mom_Candace_Niceville_FL  Girls_Singing_Altar_Niceville
We had the opportunity to experience "family time" while in Florida, visiting with one of Mark's nieces and her family. We had two weeks in Florida, and as the schedule wasn't full, we took time to relax in the midst of summer schoolwork and projects. At the start of deputation, we promised the girls that we would do our best to experience something "fun" in each state.  The USA is full of many wonderful places, and while we travel, we plan to make the most of it and see as much of our beloved country as possible. Our little excursions make for great family time and wonderful memories, and make the time spent "on the road" much more enjoyable.
Pensacola Beach  Girls_at_Beach Jellyfish
LaVonna_Steve Family_Pensacola_Beach Seagulls_Pensacola_Beach
Gardner_Family Naval_Museum_FL Glenda_Naval_Museum_FL
Girls_Plane_Naval_Museum_Fl Miranda_Ashleigh Naval_Museum_FL
Alphins_Naval_Museum Gardners_Naval_Museum Lamberts_Cafe_Mobile_AL
We are sad to say that we have no pictures from Mark's week in Alabama. Mom and the girls had to head north so that Miranda and Candace could attend MK Retreat 2008. (Daddy "sort of forgot" to buy a throw-away camera...) 
     
MS - AR - TN - KY 2008 OH 2008 MI - IN - IL 2008
LA 2008 MK Retreat - SOM 2008 TX to CA 2008
CA and OR 2008