The Southern Baptist Convention met in Orlando with the Theme of Love Loud through the Great Commission. We joined thousands of other delegates in worship and business meetings. This was the first year I ever remember going that there was not people picketing us. Polyanna me, thought 'how wonderful! no picketing this year!' Until someone a bit wiser pointed out that it was probably not a positive sign and might be better interpreted that we as a denomination may no longer be considered a threat. Are we really doing what we are called to do and taking a stand for what it right? Hmmm....makes you think, huh?
It was a surprisingly interesting convention with several very 'passionate' discussions. I am embarrassed to admit, I do not really understand much of what goes on and am constantly asking Brian to interpret what is happening for me. 
We always enjoy getting to re-connect with old friends from Seminary and Ministry.James and Brian were best friends and prayer partners while we were in seminary. They spent much of their time at the convention discussing their upcoming trip to the Holy Land together.
Love, love, loved catching up with the Hashas and Piggs! It is so funny when Brian and I compare the 'girl talk' versus the 'boy talk'. Us girls catch up on each other's kids and personal lives while the men folk seem to only focus on the politics within the convention and church life in their individual ministries.
I think the kids thought they were 'trick or treating' at the booths with all the free giveaways like pens, candy, balls, bags, toothbrushes, etc... that they were given.
They both enjoyed selecting a sticky note with an unchurched people group to pray for.
Micah grabbed the first one he saw while Savanna spent a good 15 minutes carefully reading and thinking about who to choose. Such a good snap shot of their differing personalities.
Micah tried a little putt putt hole in one game and then got good and comfy in the yellow convertable.
Savanna kept an eagle eye on the blue light specials featured at the Lifeway booth. That girl knows how to hunt down a good deal!
We enjoyed a delicious break at McDonalds for dinner the first night.
Brian had seen the Strength Team demo nearly 20 years ago, but this was a first for the rest of us. I was very impressed with their evangelical message that they shared while they demonstrated their physical strentgh by breaking bats, tearing phone books, and bending metal.
Micah's expression says it all!
Savanna was tossed the spine of the torn phone book.
Micah was selected for a demo with a steel bar that was later bent by one of the Strength Team members into the shape of an ichthus fish.
I think the kids thought they were 'trick or treating' at the booths with all the free giveaways like pens, candy, balls, bags, toothbrushes, etc... that they were given.
They both enjoyed selecting a sticky note with an unchurched people group to pray for.
Micah grabbed the first one he saw while Savanna spent a good 15 minutes carefully reading and thinking about who to choose. Such a good snap shot of their differing personalities.
Micah tried a little putt putt hole in one game and then got good and comfy in the yellow convertable.
Savanna kept an eagle eye on the blue light specials featured at the Lifeway booth. That girl knows how to hunt down a good deal!
We enjoyed a delicious break at McDonalds for dinner the first night.
Brian had seen the Strength Team demo nearly 20 years ago, but this was a first for the rest of us. I was very impressed with their evangelical message that they shared while they demonstrated their physical strentgh by breaking bats, tearing phone books, and bending metal.
Micah's expression says it all!
Savanna was tossed the spine of the torn phone book.
Micah was selected for a demo with a steel bar that was later bent by one of the Strength Team members into the shape of an ichthus fish.
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