Weekend Recap

We had such an awesome weekend! God taught me so much! We had Jarrett's party and on Sunday we went to our home church in Augusta. They were having their 25th Anniversary. We were able to reconnect with old friends and just be filled. I can honestly say that I have never been at a church like West Acres! Even though we have been gone from there for 7 years we walked in and it was like we had never left.

The service was so awesome, I can't even put it into words. God taught me some things. Even though I long to be there all the time, I know we are right where God wants us at Winfield Heights. God was truly lifted up and exalted. God also showed me that it is up to me to be joyful. As long as I am trusting in Him no one steal my joy. Thank you God for allowing me to have the day I had yesterday. Thank you for refocusing my attention to You. Jesus, I want my passion to be You!

Happy Birthday to My Baby Boy!

Tomorrow June 29 we will celebrate my baby's birthday! Since tomorrow is Sunday, we had his party today. It was fun! One of his little friends that lives in Columbia came. He LOVES her. They had a great time. Tonight we went to Ryan's. We never go anywhere on Saturday night but Jamie is not preaching tomorrow so we did. Have a great service tomorrow, and I will post about our Sunday on Monday! I have posted some of my favorite pictures from the party! Our camera batteries died so we have limited pictures. That is so our life!

Jarrett and his "girlfriend" Kayla

Our crew at the party table!

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Jare Jare,

My sweet baby, how I love you! You are a true joy! I can't believe that you are 3! Thank you for the love and joy your bring to our house everyday! My Thomas boy, I pray that you will always listen and follow God. Trust Him and listen to Him, for He is real and will guide you. I love you so much! Thank you for being my boy, and thank you God for allowing me to be the Mommy to this sweet boy!






HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARRETT!!!
WE LOVE YOU!

A Busy Week & God Stop Friday!

It has been a busy summer week here at the Wootten house. We have had some great family time, and are busy getting ready for our little man's party tomorrow. Jamie and I actually had a date last night. It was so nice to get alone with my man and actually have a conversation without being interrupted!

One of my Siestas Patty hosts "God Stop Fridays" where you get a chance to reflect on how you saw God during the week. God reminded me this week that He prepares for your needs even before you have them.

With everything going up in price, God already provided to offset something that has gone up. This next school year our kids are going to be doing a virtual charter school. They are going to provide us with another computer and give us $10 towards our internet bill(our bill increased by $10 last month.) It isn't a very significant amount, but it is more about God saying I am going to take care of you, just trust me.

I am reminded of these verses in Matthew 6:

25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[a]?
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Thank you God that You are taking care of us and that we don't have to worry about our life because You have it under control!

A Good Day!

Today was a great family day. Jamie took most of the day off , and we all headed to Augusta. We started the day off at the Regal Cinemas Free Family Movie. If you have a Regal Cinema in your area, you should definitely check it out. The movie is free all summer. It is a great way to beat the heat! We saw Racing Stripes today. Even though we have the movie, it is still a great experience to see it in person. This was Chara and Jarrett's first movie in a theater. Surprisingly, they did well. After that we ate at Chick-fil-a and ran some errands.

Jarrett's birthday is Sunday and his party is Saturday so we got his party things.

He is having a Thomas and Dieselbirthday. If you are familiar with the movie Thomas and the Magic Railroad, then you will know the Diesel character. As Jarrett says, "He's baad!" After a stop at Party City, we headed to Toys R Us to get Diesel for the top of his cake. Toys R Us does a great thing for their birthday club members. They give them a mylar balloon, crown, toy and announce to the store that "Jarrett is here today celebrating his birthday and he will be 3." The employees then proceed to clap and go wild. It is great!!! Next time I will take a camera! Click here to sign your child up

The thought occurred to me that just like those Toys R Us employees went nuts for my Jarrett, God goes wild for us too. When we accept Christ, turn and go His way, or just simply obey, I think all of heaven goes wild for us. It will be so great to experience that first hand. We need to remember that every time we see an awesome sunrise or sunset, God meets that need we have been stressing about, or God simply lets us know He's there, that is our cue to "Go Wild" for Him. He deserves it don't you think! I mean He IS the creator of the universe!

Thanks for listening about your great day!

Now, GO WILD for GOD!!!!

Love you!

6 Flags Recap

We had a great time at 6 flags! The only way it would have been better is that one of the kids that went didn't have a stomach virus and throw up standing in line for a ride. Yep, that's right, the teen came anyway. Oh well, we are just praying that the virus skips our family.

Kaylee rode a roller coaster for the first time. She was scared at first, but then she LOVED it. Her favorite ride was the log ride. Here are a few pictures from the day.

I hope you have a great day in God's house tomorrow! Pray for me, the pianist is gone which means I have to lead music while playing the piano. It is always interesting when I have to do both!

Love you all!

To 6 Flags We Go!

Well. in just about 15 minutes our front yard will be buzzing with excitement as 20 youth and chaperones hop into vehicles to trek to Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta. This summer right of passage is quickly becoming a tradition. Wish us luck! This year for the first time we are taking one of our own. Kaylee worked and earned the $ for her ticket, so this will be her first roller coater experience. I will post pictures tomorrow! Have a great day!

What's Been Going On?...

I just wanted to catch you up on what's been going on at church. I eluded to some stressful things a few posts ago and I just wanted to fill you in. SOme of you know that we are in the middle of a building project at our church. This is a VERY big undertaking for a church of about 70 (on a good day.) We are building a multipurpose building that will hold classrooms, kitchen and basketball court.

Last week, Jamie got an email from the steel company stating that they were raiding the price of our steel about $24, 000 and some change! This was a total shock to us! We went with this company over a more local one because of the promise of a 35% discount. The price rise was exactly that same % down to the penny. The contract states that they can raise the price until the steel is delivered.(bad on our part.) I tell you all this to say that Jamie's life is VERY stressful right now. As those of you in full time ministry know that then transfers home. Hence the need for time away!:)

Please be in prayer that the steel company doesn't raise prices anymore, that they will cut and deliver the building quickly, and that God will make up the $ somewhere along the way.

Also pray that God will give my family peace during this stressful time in the life of our church, and that people will come together and revival will break out in our church and town(it is very spiritually dead; more on that another time.)

Thanks in advance for all your prayers.