Crazy Jesus Statue

If you are ever headed up I-75 toward Dayton, OH, you will want to make sure that you take in this scene. There is a massive Jesus with his hands up towards the sky in a pond in front of this church. No, this is not photo-shopped for effect . . . this is the real thing.

I don’t really know what this accomplishes to be honest. There are a few Facebook groups dedicated to this particular “sight” with some clever additions to the statue. The church will always be known as the church with the freakishly-large Jesus in a pond. Otherwise, I’m not sure.

On another note, Beth and I have been enjoying reading a blog called Stuff Christians Like. This has some funny stuff on it such as the “Sounds Almost Like a Christian Band Hall-of-Fame” list. I would like to nominate this statue to the “Crazy things you find in front of churches” Hall-of-Fame.

And the verdict is…

…we’re having a baby girl!!  We got a clear picture of the little girl parts and we even saw her sucking her thumb!  It’s the most precious thing I’ve (Beth) have ever seen!  The ultrasound experience was the sweetest experience I have ever had and I look forward to many more w/ Madison “Maddie” Anne Jackson as well as with her poppa Will   She is developing wonderfully and through this fun time in our lives, I am constantly reminded of how amazing God is and how awesome His creation process is!  There’s no way He would let the process proceed from the goo to the zoo to you!  Cheesy, I know….

So, check out the Flikr page for 3 more ultrasound pics – even the one that shows that she’s a little girl

Trunk or Treat: Clue Edition

Well, we had yet another fun and successful Trunk or Treat at Cedar Creek Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008!  It was announced that we had about 680 guests from our community come through our church parking lot to meet and greet with members and get candy, hot dogs, apple cider, popcorn, a free hayride, and a free picture!  That’s awesome!  I pray that those will come back to join us for our service and hopefully get plugged in at CCBC, but more importantly, I hope these peeps open up to a relationship with JC!

Here is the whole crew in front of our “Study” (from left to right) Mr. Green, Mrs. White, Col. Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock, and Prof. Plum!  Everybody did a great job with getting their costumes and I don’t think we paid over $20 for 2 costumes!  Good ‘ol Salvation Army and Goodwill! 

Here we are in the photo booth with our weapons (from left to right) Col. Mustard with the lead pipe, Miss Scarlet with the wrench, Mrs. White with the knife, Mr. Green with the rope, Mrs. Peacock with the candlestick, and Prof. Plum with the revolver.  ha!  We had a great time and we’re trying to think up our 4th Trunk or Treat idea for our time at CCBC!