Six Questions: John Ho

· Where were you born? Taiwan
· When were you born again? 13 years old
· What is your favorite bible book? Proverbs/Ecclesiastes
· Dream vacation spot: Fiji /Maldives /Great Barrier Reef
· What is your middle name? No middle name
· Do you have a favorite hobby or sport? Architecture / Travel/ Tennis / Golf

12 Questions: Seth Parks

Where were you born? Cloquet, MN

Favorite Psalm? 23. It’s been part of me since I was a wee little.

What is your middle name? Adam

Favorite season? Spring. It’s so refreshing to see signs of new life after a long time without.

Favorite place I’ve ever visited? Israel and Morocco. The old cobblestone streets and ancient architecture and old ladies selling piles of fresh-made bread on a blanket.

Breakfast food? Toast. With a little old-fashioned cow butter. Mmm.

Favorite book of the Bible? Hebrews. It’s such an awesome explanation of Jesus as the Great Priest who made a way for me.

Dream Vacation Spot? Yellowstone Park, Montana

Hobby? Husbandry

Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Hands down.

Your childhood dream job? Garbage Man. Because those guys looked so tough and rugged.

Family? My perfect wife, Erin, and my little 2 ½ year old wonder boy, Jedidiah.

All About Bobby Taylor

I grew up in Waynesville, IL. Population, less than 500.
I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Music.

My wife Rachel and I were married on Aug 3, 2004.
We have a 20 month old son named Jaxon and we have another son on the way.

I grew up in church and I accepted the Lord into my heart when I was 7 years old. My testimony is that I have never known a day without the Lord.

I am passionate about seeing people grow and walk in their calling. I am also passionate about coffee!!

I play and listen to music all the time but I also love to read.
A new hobby of mine is playing legos with my son.

11 Questions: Sharon Childress

• Where were you born? Norfolk, VA



• Where were you born again? In my heart J ..when I was 8



• What is your middle name? Elizabeth



• Favorite season? Anything but Winter!



• Favorite chip flavor: Cheetos - the puffy ones are the best



• Breakfast Food? Eggs every day!



• Favorite book of the Bible? Psalms in the New King James



• Dream Vacation Spot? Wherever there's a beach!



• Hobby? Doing crossword puzzles to help with that memory thing



• Coke or Pepsi? Definitely Pepsi - it's sweeter!



• Your childhood dream job? Hair Stylist

11 Questions: Mike Schmid

• Where were you born?
  Wichita.. moved to KC before I was one.



• Your born again experience?
  Church of Perpetual Adoration -1977



• What is your middle name? Steven



• Favorite season? Fall.. October days in Kansas.. best on earth!



• Favorite chip flavor: Chocolate Chip J



• Favorite breakfast food? Homemade Omelets!



• Favorite book of the Bible? Psalms in the NIV translation



• Dream Vacation ? Highlands of Boquette, Panama for 3 months



• Favorite Clothing? Always looking for an occasion to tuxedo



• Coke or Pepsi? The Real Thing.. when Starbucks is unavailable



• Your childhood dream job? Doctor.. later a pro soccer player

11 Questions: Sarah Botsford

• Where were you born? Oklahoma City, OK
  
  
• Where were you born again? In my Mom’s BR at 4 years
  
  
• What is your middle name? Elizabeth
  
  
• Favorite season? Fall but it doesn’t last long enough.
  
  
• Favorite snack food: Snyder's Sourdough Pretzels
  
  
• Favorite hobby? Sitting down to read a really good novel
  
  
• Favorite book of the Bible? I really love the story of Ruth
  
  
• Which bible translation do you use? NLT & The Message
  
  
• Favorite Sandwich? Roast Beef on an Everything Bagel
  
  
• Coke or Pepsi? Ummm, hello, Dr. Pepper, of course
  
  
• Your teenage dream job? "The Next Celine Dion"

Remembering My Dad

My dad passed away 6 years ago. A few years ago for Father's Day I remembered him by posting the eulogy I gave at his funeral. This year I remember my dad by posting this poem (here and in the bulletin) that I wrote about him in the early 90s:

My Dad

I once imagined, that when I was old, a man of position I'd be.
An admired man. One of good works, that many would see.
Now, at the mid-point of my years, my eyes turn back to Dad.
I find myself wanting to be like him in ways that surprise me.

You see, when I was young, I didn't see the strength of his love.
I didn't understand the nobility of the sacrifices he made for me.
The part time jobs, the hard work, the man asleep on the couch.
Images, that now give warm feelings, I then didn't understand.

For I didn't know what made a man a man, and a dad a dad.
But I know now and I want to be like my father, Lawrence J.
A man full of kindness, of gentle strength, of quiet inner love.
I thank God for my Dad, his love for me and my love for him.

His Son

I sent this poem to my dad inside a Fathers Day card. We didn't talk about my poem while he was alive (wish we had) as he lived in another state. After he passed away I found the poem amongst his things. It made my heart glad.