February 2012 Overview

The month of February was completely opposite of January. This month was not as hectic and lacked all the busyness of January (thankfully). Although the month was not as busy there are some highlights and blessings that need to be recalled

Blessing #1
Steve and I were able to attend the annual Sweetheart Banquet. We had such a wonderful time and count it a blessing to be a part of such a great church family. I am so thankful that God has placed these couples in our church. Each and every one of them have such a great love for the Lord.

Blessing #2
Pastor Sargent gave me a book titled, "The One Thing You Can't Do When You Get To Heaven" by Mark Cahill. This book really fires up the Christian who either needs to get busy soul-winning and/or encourages the soul-winner to keep keeping on. I'm not a big reader, so usually any book that has large print and pictures is a book for me. This particular book had neither, but the way the author writes made the book and easy read and I am all for that!

Blessing #3
A wise man recently said to me, "Problems are made to be solved". I am so thankful for knowing someone who is willing to walk through a problem with me, all the while exhibiting compassion, graciousness and patience. THANK YOU.

Blessing #4
God gave me another book to read, "Choosing Gratitude" by Nancy DeMoss. This book is really showing me how important gratitude is and how it must be a part of me, DAILY!

Blessing #5
Steve and I celebrated our 29th Wedding Anniversary. This man is such a blessing to me and I thank the Lord for bringing him into my life, even when I really had no idea what I was getting into when I married him so many years ago. I LOVE YOU STEVER!

Blessing #6
I made it through a 90 day fitness routine called, Power90 by Tony Horton. Just recently Tony Horton said, "What does health and fitness mean? Health is eating right and Fitness is exercise". It takes more than motivation to make a lifestyle change it takes COMMITMENT. I thank the LORD for giving me a desire to live a healthier lifestyle and by leading me to Shakeology (http://myshakeology.com/sherrivaughn) and fitness routines that help reshape my body (http://beachbodycoach.com/sherrivaughn).

Blessing #7
I am thankful for friends who love me despite me. I am thankful for those who offer to listen in times of need, and I am thankful for those who forgive me when I don't show up for dinner [so, so sorry Raquel :( ].

Blessing #8
I thank the Lord for the opportunity he gives me to worship him. This past Sunday evening, Steve and I were able to sing a special, and even though our voices were raw, we thank God for giving the folks in the congregation, "spiritual ears" to hear with.

Well I guess that will do it for now. March is coming, March is coming, woot woot!

Sweetheart Banquet 2012

On Thursday, February 16 twenty couples of Bible Baptist Church attended the annual Sweetheart Banquet. This year the couples met at the CPO Club (Chief Petty Officers Club) for an evening of fellowship, while giving are hard working and always lovable SPG's a year off. We were challenge by Bro. Geist in the Word, regarding 'charity', games were played, timed, timed, did I mentioned timed, and scored by Bro. Kiesel. I can't take the pressure of timed activities, but surprisingly, Steve and I did very well. I guess that's what makes us 'one'. The dinner was exceptional and wouldn't have been complete without the large, juicy, chocolate covered strawberries that were prepared for dessert. They were so YUMMY!

I think what I like best about events like this is that you usually end up sitting by couples you don't normally hang around. This year Steve and I had the pleasure to spend the evening with the Hopper's, Hunt's and Sheppard's. These couples know how to have fun and we truly enjoyed getting to know them even better.

There is nothing better than spending an evening around God's people!

Here it is Jersey Mama

Jersey Mama thought it would be cute for me to post this picture of Steve sitting on my lap from the 2007 Sweetheart Banquet.

This picture was also taken by Carolyn. The 2007 Sweetheart Banquet was the first time the SPG's had hosted such an event. They did a great job!