Ashley & Jamal’s Wedding
17 August 2024 Ashley and Jamal’s Wedding Day! Such a beautiful event at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park. (And thank you to Brent who also shared some of his pictures too!)
Tag Archives: Event
Nelli’s 2nd Birthday
4 July 2023 A fun and hectic 2nd birthday party for miss Nelli – with Melle and Akyah in town and lots of family (and friends) from all sides.
Remembering Mom & Dad’s Wedding on their Anniversary
15 June 2023 Leslie got to touch base from CedarS via FaceTime and Stephen came by for lunch, but come late afternoon Elisa and I stopped by for cards and hugs (including two amazing Father’s day cards from my professional Continue reading Remembering Mom & Dad’s Wedding on their Anniversary
David and Mariana’s Wedding Ceremony
14 February 2021 After shooting the Wedding Portraits, we reconvened down at Les and Glenn’s to have a beautiful little ceremony in the sunroom with Leslie officiating and Glenn and I witnessing. Some of Mariana’s family were able to join Continue reading David and Mariana’s Wedding Ceremony
David & Mariana’s Wedding Portraits
14 February 2021 So excited to get to document David and Mariana’s big day! They came up so we could grab some portraits on their special day and we even ventured outside in the single digit weather!
Brianna’s Graduation and 18th Birthday
20 June 2020 Miss Brianna graduated! And despite a slightly smaller crowd due to continued health concerns from the pandemic, we had a fun group and plenty of folks turned out to wish our girl well!
Mayes Vow Renewal and 20 Year Anniversary
9 August 2019 The Mayes celebrated their 20-yr anniversary with a vow renewal. What a fun time and sweet moments of ministry, and we managed to sneak some family pictures in there too!
Freedom Rising at gateway:61
14 April 2019 Iris Ministries’ Freedom Rising visited gateway:61 and we had a powerful time of worship, Word, and ministry.
Gloria’s 1920s Surprise Party
4 November 2017 John planned a fun 1920s-themed surprise party for Gloria’s 45th birthday. Emily drove home from college to attend and the Carpers graciously hosted – everyone had a fun time! I included videos from the dance off and Dre’s awesome Vlog Continue reading Gloria’s 1920s Surprise Party
Purim 2013
23 February 2013 Celebrating Purim with my mishpacha – wonderfully sweet time in worship including some special time in prayer over a friend who needed a touch from the Father 🙂
Yom Teruah Conference
14-17 September My second Yom Teruah (ie Feast of Trumpets). We did a conference this year and it was wonderful and exhausting all at the same time! The youth did a dance (including some Dyed4you silks and my hubby the Continue reading Yom Teruah Conference
Shavuot Weekend
25-26 May 2012 A beautiful feast celebration weekend complete with a slew of mikvehs on Shabbat after a question and answer time – and of course LOTS of worship 😉
Chris & Thera’s Wedding
19 May 2012 Chris and Thera’s big day!!!! So happy for the Mr. & Mrs. 🙂
Chris & Thera’s Graduation
11 May 2012 A week before their wedding, we got to attend Chris and Thera’s graduation from McKendree! And Thera was Magna Cum Laude – so proud of them both 🙂
Passover
6 April 2012 Our first Passover with Passion for Truth and it was wonderful! So much depth to the teaching and lots of fun too 🙂
First Fruits
7 April 2012 My first year celebrating the Feast of First fruits. Jessica Styers did a beautiful dance featuring a pair of simple flags from Dyed4you called Batach YHVH (Trust YHVH). It was a beautiful day!
Purim
3 March 2012 Some pictures from our Purim celebration 🙂 We were blessed to have Allen’s grandson (Amani) with us. He loved flagging with Pawpaw!
Thera’s Bridal Shower
3 March 2012 Thera’s bridal shower!!! Hard to believe how quickly her wedding to Christopher is approaching, but what fun to get to celebrate our girl 🙂 Also great to see Elisa’s family who came in for the occasion! Pawpaw Continue reading Thera’s Bridal Shower
Jimmie Black Worship Weekend
18 February 2012 We were blessed to get a worship weekend with Jimmie Black and oh my did heaven open! It was an amazing weekend 🙂 These pics are from our Saturday service and include my hubby’s ordination as deacon Continue reading Jimmie Black Worship Weekend
Isaiah’s 1st Birthday
20 November 2011 Isaiah’s 1st birthday was on our 10th wedding anniversary. I got to be there to celebrate with his family. He couldn’t be any more precious!
Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) [Day 5]
24 December 2011 So the day after our Shabbat (sabbath) dinner and evening of worship, we had a bit of a Hanukkah extravaganza complete with Allen in costume as a bad guy 😉 I confess I didn’t cut out as Continue reading Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) [Day 5]
Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) [Day 4]
23 December 2011 My first year celebrating Hanukkah (which is not one of the biblically mandated feasts, though it was observed in Yeshua’s time and so we observe it as well since there are many rich lessons and history in Continue reading Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) [Day 4]
Sukkot Day 9
19 October 2011 Day 9 of the Feast of Tabernacles gathering, our last full day (day 10 was tear down and clean up so no pictures). The last high sabbath with a beautiful worship and testimony time followed by games Continue reading Sukkot Day 9
Sukkot Day 8
18 October 2011 Day 8 of the Feast of Tabernacles gathering. A full day including face painting, edible sukkahs, and a prophetic flags class held by yours truly 🙂
Sukkot Day 7
17 October 2011 Day 7 of the Feast of Tabernacles gathering. A quiet morning for us with the Totras, and then my first class on prophetic flags followed by a fun evening of fellowship and worship ending with a sweet Continue reading Sukkot Day 7