Young Professionals Get Together!

Hey Everybody!

I am just going to throw this out there. We NEED to start getting together more consistently and more frequently. I know, I have heard the excuses. We are too busy, we have other things going on, etc. I happen to like everybody in our group. I think we have an opportunity to really grow as christians. I will be honest it is hard for me when I am not surrounded by my christian friends to always act 'christian' or 'godly'. I need the support of my fellow christians, my friends.

I think we can all do once a month?!?! I REALLY do.

I am going to send this out to all of you (please forward to anyone I missed!!! I know I do not have Bobby's email, even though he has given it to me twice :) ). I have picked a date from every month until June. I want everyone to really THINK about their schedules, their lives, and PICK a day that works for you. Tom and I have been here 2 1/2 years and I have not even been to most of your houses. Let me say, I am noisy, I want to see where you live. :)

We have already skipped September. So, I am starting with October and I am suggesting some sort of Halloween party. ( It is just a suggestion)

Friday October 23rd, Saturday October 24th, or Sunday October 25th- ( You pick the day)

November 20, 21, or 22 (again you pick the day)

December 17, 18, or 19 (Christmas Party!!!, We could all pitch in and we could even do it at the church)

January 15, 16, or 17 (again, you pick the day! I put this a little earlier because the Third Annual Phifer Super Bowl Party will be February 7th!)

Sunday February 7th 5 - ? Devotional during Half time show, or come after Sunday night Service (JUST COME WHENEVER)- Phifer House SUPER BOWL PARTY

March 25, 26, or 27( I tried to go around Spring break. Remember, NO EXCUSES!)

April 23, 24, or 25 (Pick a day)

May 21, 22, or 23, (This is the weekend before Memorial Day weekend)

I bet you are all now wondering when I am going back to work. Sorry, I do not see that happening in he near future. I do believe God has given me an opportunity to be organized and think about what I really should be doing with my life. I hope we can do this!

I will be praying about it!

Forward this around with the day you picked and let's get them all filled!!!! :)

Kortney

(your new young professionals activities manager)

Get Together!

Just a reminder we are going to have get together Friday August 28th at the Phifer's house (121 Park Place Way Alabaster, AL 35007). We are planning for everyone to bring their favorite dish to serve. We were thinking we could just make a potluck/snack meal.

We will plan on everyone arriving around 5:30 and then we will eat around 6. This is just a time for us to hang out and fellowship together.

My phone number is 205-478-4337 if anyone has any questions.

Please let me know what you are going to bring and if you are coming. Thanks

Kortney

Directions: From I-65 take I 65 south to exit 238. Turn right at the light onto Hwy 31. At the first light take a left over the railroad tracks. When you get to the intersection of Walgreens and Starbucks take a right at that light, Kent Dairy Rd. Take a right at Warrior Rd by the middle school. Take a right into Park Place. Take the first left. We are the green house in the Cul de Sac.

Mark your Calendars!

We will be having a Back to School get together at Tom and Kortney's house August 28th. People can start coming over around 5:30. We can talk about what everyone wants to bring on Sunday.

We hope to see you all there!!!!!

Back to School

I was thinking as a group we have not done anything in awhile. I am suggesting a Back to School BBQ/grill out. We can have it at our house or if someone else wants to volunteer their house.

I have August 21st or August 28th. They are both Fridays. I thought Friday night would be a good start to the weekend.

Let me know what you think!

Kortney

205-478-4337

korkyb215@hotmail.com

Great Picnic at Veteran's Park

We had a picnic at Veteran's Park on Sunday after church. We had about 40 people there and all had a great time. Thanks to everyone that provided food, drinks, or paper products. We only got a couple of pictures; we'll try to get more next time.

Congratulations to the "Older 20's" (maybe even a couple of guys in their 30's trying to act like they're still in their 20's) for winning the Ultimate Frisbee game. Fortunately nobody got hurt too bad this time around.

20s Class Potluck - Sunday, March 8th

Good evening!

We would like to invite everyone to a potluck in the Family Life Center (Gym) after late services on Sunday, March 8th. Below is a list of main dishes, side items and desserts that are being brought. Lemonade, sweet tea and water will be provided, along with plates, cups, silverware, napkins etc. You are welcome to bring a main dish, side item, or dessert or you can just come and enjoy:) Hope everyone can make it! (you are welcome to respond to all with what you may be bringing but don't have to by any means). Have a good evening!

Main Dishes: Ham, Poppyseed chicken
Side items: Green bean casserole, hash brown casserole
Desserts: Strawberry cake, brownies

New Years Eve Party

Hello! We will be having a New Year's Eve party at our house, after church on Wednesday, December 31st. Come hang out, eat, watch football and maybe play some games. Kids are welcome and you can stay as long as you like. Josh and I will be up all night! You are welcome to bring some snack/finger foods if you want, but are under no obligation. Hope you can make it!

Our address is 150 Stonehaven Drive, Pelham, 35124 and directions are on previous posts.

Rachel

Dessert/Devo Sunday night, December 7th

Hi Everyone! This month's dessert/devo is going to be held at Robert Mill's house, after evening services on December 7th. His address is 1915 Waterford Place, Hoover, AL 35244. Directions are below. You are welcome to bring a dessert but it is not a requirement:) We just want everyone who can, to come. Hope to see you there!

From the church building:

Turn out of the parking lot and go left (North) on 31. At the intersection of 31 and 150/Lorna Road, take a left onto 150. At the very first red light take a left (on the left will be a Shell Gas station and a Regions bank). You will end into Old 31, turn left, and take you're very first right into Waterford Condos. Go up the hill and you will come to a stop sign. Take a right. Robert's condo is the second building on the right. The garage is just to the left of the staircase and the sign with "1915". People can park in front of Robert's garage door only, and then directly across from the garage are parking spaces. Robert's number is 276-3150 if anyone gets lost.

Dessert and Devo at the Maynard's

Thanks to everyone that came to the devo on Sunday night at the Maynard's house. Thank you to Nick and Hilarie for inviting everyone to their home. Thanks to Josh for song leading and Todd for his devotional. Here are some pics and we hope to see everyone at next month's dessert and devo.

Dessert/Devo Sunday night, November 9th

Hi Everyone! This month's dessert/devo is going to be held at Nick and Hilarie Maynard's house, after evening services on November 9th. Their address is 416 Walker Way, Pelham, AL 35124. Directions are below. You are welcome to bring a dessert to the Maynards but it is not a requirement:) We just want everyone who can, to come. Hope to see you there!

From the church building:

Turn right out of the parking lot, unto Hwy 31. Go approx 7 miles.
Turn right onto Stonehaven Trail (between the Walgreens and Wachovia, past the Home Depot)
Turn left onto Walker Way.
The house is on the right , near the cul-de-sac
416 Walker Way

Directions to Tom and Kortney's for Devo on Oct 5th

Below are directions to Tom and Kortney's house, from the church for those of you who have not been before.

121 Park Place Way Alabaster, AL 35007.
From church you take Hwy 31 all the way to Hwy 119 and you take a right and right away you will go over train tracks. You are on Hwy 119 for about 2 miles. You will go through three traffic lights. Then at the third traffic light take a right onto Kent Dairy Rd. There is a Walgreens on the corner and a Starbucks kitty corner to that. You go down Kent Dairy Rd until you get to your first traffic light and take a right onto Warrior Rd. Thompson High School is on your left when you turn. Right after the first stop sign is Park Place. Take a right onto Park Place. Then immediately after that right take a left onto Park Place Way. Their house is green and in the Cul De Sac. Any questions call 205-478-4337 or 205-478-4338.

Desert/Devo

Tom and I will be hosting the desert/devo on October 5th.  We will be having a birthday cake to celebrate Jonas' 2nd birthday.  We hope to see all of you there!

Kortney

Welcome Bennett Andrew Naylor

Congratulations to David and Jessica Naylor on the arrival on Bennett Andrew. Bennett was born on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Addie is the proud big sister.

Congratulations! We can't wait to meet the little guy!

Sunday Night Devotional

The 20s class is going to start holding devotionals at different members home, the first Sunday evening of each month. This month (Sept 7th), it will be held at Josh and Rachel Steed's home. It will begin after evening church on Sunday and we'll have refreshments and a short devo. We will try not to make it too long, so we do not interfere with any kiddo's bedtimes. We would love to see each and every one of you. The directions to our house are below, along with our phone numbers if you need anything. Have a wonderful day!

150 Stonehaven Drive
Pelham, AL 35124

Directions from Church:
Turn right out of the church parking lot onto 31
Go about 4-5 miles until you see the Home Depot and before you cross into Alabaster
Turn right onto HWY 52, right before you get to Home Depot, which is on your left
Cross over 2 railroad tracks, ,go around curve by the gas station
Cross over a little bridge
Turn left on the first road on your left (Clark St) right next to the Ice Packing Plant
Turn right at the first stop sign you come to , Stonehaven Drive
Go through one stop sign
After the stop sign, we are the 4th house on the right, with the white lights in the window:)

Directions from 65:
Take exit 242 off 65
Turn right off the exit
Go through the first light
Turn right at the next light (where road ends) and immediately get in left turn lane
Turn left at light onto Hwy 52
Follow directions listed above

Our phone numbers are :
Home: 620-4331
Rachel's cell: 873-4462
Josh's cell: 873-1844

If you need further directions or anything, please let us know. We hope you can come!

Welcome Claire Marie Connell!

We would like to congratulate Todd and Lisa Connell on the arrival of Claire Marie Connell. Claire Marie was born on Saturday, August 30 at approx 10:15 am. She weighed 6 lb 5 oz and was 20 inches long. The whole family is doing well and are now relaxing at home. Claire is a beauty! Congratulations Todd and Lisa!

New babies, new babies!

This post is several weeks behind, so I apologize to the new parents! We have had 3 new babies born to members of our 20s class in the last month and would like to introduce them and congratulate the new parents!

Hudson Douglas Little was born to Britt and Shelley Little on Tuesday July 8, 2008, weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces. Tess is the big sister.

Lauren Isabella Hensley was born to John and Christy Hensley on Monday, June 30, 2008, weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces.

And the newest addition, Lillian Page Hutchinson was born to Matthew and Meredith Hutchinson on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces.

Congratulations to all!

We should have a couple to add next month too.............

Friday the 13th!

Here are some pics from last night's get together.  Thanks to Josh for hosting.  We all had a great time!

Get Together on Friday, June 13th

Hello! Just a reminder about the party at our house on Friday. It begins at 6pm and we'll be grilling hot dogs. You are welcome to bring some side items or just yourself. Also, if anyone has any lawn chairs, that might be helpful for being outside in the yard. Below are the directions for those of you who are going to be able to make it to the Get Together at our house on Friday. For those of you who like to Google...our address is:
150 Stonehaven Drive
Pelham, AL 35124

Directions from Church:
Turn right out of the church parking lot onto 31
Go about 4-5 miles until you see the Home Depot and before you cross into Alabaster
Turn right onto HWY 52, right before you get to Home Depot, which is on your left
Cross over 2 railroad tracks, ,go around curve by the gas station
Cross over a little bridge
Turn left on the first road on your left (Clark St) right next to the Ice Packing Plant
Turn right at the first stop sign you come to , Stonehaven Drive
Go through one stop sign
After the stop sign, we are the 4th house on the right

Nathan's Graduation Party!

Hey!
Everyone is invited to a Graduation celebration for Nathan!

Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30

3494 Bearden Lane, Helena (by the pool)

(If raining, go to 3498 Bearden Lane)

Come out, eat, have fun and celebrate with us!! :)

Pictures from Sips N Strokes

We all had a great time! A special thanks to Amber for organizing the fun girls' night :)
A big thanks to Lynsey (Amber's friend), too, for bringing her camera and sending us all the pictures to post on the blog.