Polishing the Pulpit 2011 Part 1

We spent last week in Sevierville at Polishing the Pulpit. It is an awesome week of Bible study and fellowship with brethren from across the country (and even some other countries). A friend had on her Facebook at the end of the week, "Polishing the Pulpit should be on every church member's calendar." I think this is so true! We encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ to put this on your calendar for next year! You will not be disappointed!!

We loved getting to see friends from various congregations all in one place.

I had 40 pictures selected as my favorites to share on here.....that's way too much for one post! So, this will be just for the weekend. :)

Wesley had to work on Friday, so Hannah Kate and I rode with Kyle, Kellee, and Brody. We enjoyed the "early bird" and Friday evening sessions and Wesley got there around 9:30 Friday night. I took the stuff that I had to have for Hannah Kate and all of the rest of our stuff was packed in our car. The van was so full that Wesley's parents had to go by Kyle and Kellee's house and pick up our strollers because they wouldn't fit! Oops-that was a close one!

Mindy and I were VERY excited to see each other!

Wesley and Roby (preacher from Elizabethton) with Hannah Kate and Abigail.
Sunday morning after worship. I wrestled Hannah Kate all morning and had to take her out to the hall because she just wanted to "talk." There were at least 20 moms/dads and babies out there! I wish I had gotten a picture of that! I went back in before the invitation and Wesley took Hannah Kate. I promise, he hadn't even finished getting her situated on his arm and she was OUT. He got lots of comments all week about holding her like this. She loves it!
The Duncans were pretty excited to see Hannah Kate!
Wesley saw Eric from across the ballroom before worship began. He lives in Louisiana and had been on several Jamaican campaigns with East Side. They were excited to see each other!
Wesley's parents were at PTP for the weekend.
After Sunday morning services, we went to eat lunch with the Duncans.
Hannah Kate was in her car seat and kept laughing and smiling and cooing. We finally saw what she was looking at.....(look below).....

Apparently, she thought this creepy surfboard guy was making eyes at her!

Gracie painted this rock for us when she was at camp. So sweet!

Okay, more to come later!