Ranch Video

here's our first ranch video update. more coming once we get to china.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOGrqtle5YQ&feature=channel_page

Traveling the world

Sorry for a much delayed update. I feel like I've hardly been home long enough to get back on the right time zone before needing to leave again. Here is on update on what I've been doing for the last couple months.

Calling all Volunteers

If you would like to find out more about coming to China, I will be hosting a conference call on May 5th to share about China and the 09 Summer Camp. Please contact Nicole if you would like to call in and listen. nicole@bringmehope.org

2009 Camp Update

We have had more camp volunteers than ever expressing interest in coming to China. I have kind of wondered if people would come in light of the economy. It looks like we will be able to have the same amount of orphans come to camp!
- 37 staff signed up to come to camp.
- 5 camp locations
- Volunteer registration opens in Feb.

2009 Tour:
A big part of camp is recruiting volunteers to go to camp. With out volunteers we can’t bring orphans to camp. A big part of our recruiting is done on tour.
- This year we will be going to 27 locations to share about the orphans in China.
- Tour locations: Canada, Australia, CA, OH, MN, FL, AZ, IN, NC, TX, MO, MN, MI, KS, SC, VA, PA, NJ
- Venues: TV, radio, churches, schools, Bible studies, concerts, house parties.

Mexico Orphanage Trip

This winter we had friends fly in from all of the world for our winter retreat... China, Chile, Canada, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, Pensylvania, and New Jersey. It was such an encouragement to see so many China friends!!! Here are a few of the highlights from our trip to Mexico to work with orphans:

Let’s just say that every time we go to Mexico we get lost.

We took pictures of the orphans and then showed them their photo on the computer. We also brought stickers, nail polish, and candy.

You can worship God anywhere!


David and Colin


Lunch on the cliff of Mexico

Mountain Cabin Retreat 09

One of our Bring Me Hope traditions is to rent a cabin up in the mountains. Lots of laughing, dancing, eating, snow, late night talks, music, and teaching. Good times!

Girls VS. Boys
Snowball Fight


I don’t know if you read my blog but awhile ago I played a trick on Nicole- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA3z_ztiyhQ

So, what you see here is her getting me back. Payback = snow down my shirt, and a tumble down the hill


From left to right:
USA, CHINA, CANADA, CHILE, USA

Eating Canada


Some amazing new friends!!! Watch out girls, I’m going to get you with a snowball!


Sled racing! I forget which team got the best score, but I do remember that my team didn’t even make it to the finish line.

Christmas Photos

All the older kids in my family pitched in to help buy the BEST Christmas tree ever. I think it’s 10ft. Here are some photos. It’s funny how our tradition has changed into all of us older kids sitting on the coach and pressuring the others to go up and decorate. When someone gets tired they sit down and say something like, “your next to do something.”


Me and Dad helping Mary put the star on
(Andrew– got some marketing in there for you)


Abby helping decorate the Christmas tree. (She especially remembered where all the candy canes got put. Even though mom said to put them high


Resting up after decorating the tree.


I think Bethany is just as tired. But she looks much better sleeping. I inherited the gene that makes you sleep with your mouth open. (That would be dad’s side of the family)


Jason and I putting up ornaments while comparing muscles.