Update from Krista & Shannon

We just wanted to touch base and let you know we are BOTH now safe and sound in Montana.  I (Krista) surprised Shannon and flew out to Mississippi to meet up with him at his parents' house and keep him company during his drive out west.  At first he wasn't sure if he could fit me in the very full truck, but he moved some things around and made room.  We prayed a lot about the truck and trailer (both were PACKED, and we had lots of mountains and hills to cover).  God heard our prayers and got both of us and all of our stuff out here safely.

Our new address is:
420 N. Pacific St.
Dillon, MT  59725
Emails and phone numbers are the same for now. 

We are slowly unpacking and settling into our rental house.  Shannon leaves for guide school on July 3rd, and will be gone until the 31st.  Please pray that God will open doors for work for him after the class.  I am working in the summer program with the kids from the high school, but I only work two days each week for the summer.  I am really beginning to get close to some of the kids, so please pray that God will show me ways in which to show His love without breaking any rules or policies.

I am sending along just a few pictures of the area around the town where we live.  I don't remember if I told you - we can see mountains with snow from the windows of our house.  The last of these pictures shows a view of a town sort of in the valley of the mountains - this is Dillon, where we live.

Tell everyone in class we said hello.  We are still praying about finding a church.  There is one that I have been visiting for a few weeks - it seems nice, but I am not sure yet if it is where God wants us.

Take care!

Krista and Shannon Maness

Reading for Sunday

"IT TAKES THREE"
1 Peter 5:5-7

This week is session 5 of the iMarriage lessons.  The lesson this week is based on 1 Peter 5:5-7.

To help prepare for the lesson please read, study and pray about this passage. Think about humility and pride and how they relate to i and I.  Think about how  humility and pride affect our relationships with God and our spouse. How does a humble or proud attitude affect God's willingness to help us? How does all this tie into i or I in a marriage?

Have a great week!
Mike

June 20 - Prayer Requests

1.  Jim (Mike & Debra's son) - Working C-3 Camp this week.  Also continue to pray for Mike & Jim's upcoming trip to Seattle (July 1).  Pray that both Jim and Mike are well (over their illness) when it is time to leave.
2.  Devin - Pray for Greg who has paralysis in one of his eyes due to a build up of pressure.  He also just found out that he is diabetic.
3.  Josh (Bill & Nancy's son) - Pray for mission trip in Arizona.

Upcoming Events:
Cookout on July 24th at 6:00 p.m. at Paul & Erika's.  Directions and more information to follow.

June 13 - Prayer Requests

Requests:
1.  Continue to pray for those in our class that are seeking jobs.
2.  Pray for Mike's upcoming trip to Washington state.  Also pray that it goes smoothly as he will have Jim along for the two week trip.
3.  Continue to pray for Paul as he recovers from surgery.  Also pray that the insurance issues will work out quickly and easily over the lightning striking the house incident.

Praises:
1.  Joel found out that he will be funded through a research grant this upcoming school year.
2.  Rachel found out that she passed her nursing board exams!

If something comes up during the week that you would like everyone know you can either write a comment on one of the posts or feel free to email me and ask for it to be posted.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Sunday School Social

Thanks to Bill and Nancy for having us all out.  I think everyone had a good time visiting.  Here are a few pictures I took just to capture those who attended!  Sorry that they are a little off color...I should have used the flash!  At least we can remember the evening.

June 6th Prayer Requests

1. Paul & Erika - Pray that all of the things effected by the lighting strike will be able to get fixed quickly.  Continue to pray for Paul in his recovery.
Praise: Paul has been named head wrestling coach - pray for him to be able to coach without too much trouble while he continues to recover.

2.  Will & Lisseth- recovering from illness

3.  Pray for the new marriages in our SS class: Carly & Kenny and Anna & Steven

4.  Tyler -  Hurt his pinky toe when he was trying to leave a room quickly.  Pray that it heals quickly and does so without too much pain.

5.  Joel - His right eye has been red and hurting since Friday.  He went to the eye doctor today, and they said it was inflamed.  Pray that the inflammation will subside quickly.

Devotion for this week:

Read Ephesians 5:21-22,25.

Class Social - BBQ

I just wanted to post a reminder about the email that was sent out regarding the upcoming class social.  The plan is to get together on Saturday, June 12th at the Harvill's house around 6:00 p.m. 

We will be having BBQ sandwiches.  In the email, Nancy asked if we would help by bringing either: baked beans, chips and dip, or dessert.  Let Nancy know through the comments on the blog or through email if you will be able to attend and what you plan to bring.

Directions to the Harvill's house will be sent out closer to the social date.  We hope everyone can make it!  This would be a great time to invite some SS class prospects.  Also, kids are welcome to come. We will just need a head count so there will be enough BBQ. 

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Week 2 - Great Expectations Study

WHEN EXPECTATIONS COLLIDE

See the blog below for information about last weeks lesson, GREAT EXPECTATIONS.  This weeks lesson is WHEN EXPECTATIONS COLLIDE.  Expectations over time will transform a marriage from a covenant relationship to a debt/debtor relationship. That results in us feeling like our spouse owes us. We will look into this topic with the video and our discussion.

Please read the devotionals below on the blog from First Peter. Think about the questions and the scripture.  This will help you prepare for the lesson.  In addition to those questions here are two other questions for you to think about and/or discuss with your spouse before Sunday.

1.   Expectations create a debt/debtor relationship in marriage. It becomes about what your spouse "owes" you. What do you feel that your spouse owes you?

2.  How do expectations prevent unconditional love from being expressed?

Please pray for our class as we go through these lessons about our marriages.