On to Washington D.C.

On Wednesday the 7th May, we had a loooooong day of driving to Dunn Loring, Virginia. We left at 6:00 am and thought we would arrive around 3:00pm. We were trying to find our hotel when we passed the exit we should have taken. We finally got turned around and headed back when we missed our exit a second time! We took the next exit which we thought would get us back to our hotel. It did get us there. . . . eventually! We took our bags into the room when we had to turn around and get back into the car because we were supposed to be at Bro. and Mrs. Dryden's house for tea. It was worth the long drive for the lovely home cooked meal. After dinner, we were able to share at Community Church of God for their Wednesday evening service. As you can see in the picture, Susan and Trevor sang their duet "High and Lifted Up." We had a good time of fellowship there even though we were tired. The people here really took care of us. Bro. Dryden took us on a tour of Washington D.C. over the next two days and different people in their church had given things for dinner over the next two nights. We were thankful for God's provision. It was great to have some home cooked meals for a change.

The Shaffer Family

On Monday the 5th of May, we headed to Greenville, South Carolina to be with David and Lori Shaffer (Steve's sister). On Tuesday evening, we had the privilege of going to our nephew's (Joel Shaffer) graduation from grade 12. We only got to spend these two days with the Shaffer family, but enjoyed every minute we had with them.

Below you will see a picture of the whole Shaffer family. Joel, David, Anna, Joshua, Lori, and Melissa Shaffer.

Saturday 3rd May 2008

We are on the road again and Ben's still smiling! We are headed to Union, South Carolina.
We arrived on Saturday and met with Pastor Chuck Parrott and his family for tea. The sign out in front of their church gave us a huge welcome. They also had a promo from radio Rhema to play on their radio station about our coming to their church services. It was great to hear the Aussie accent again!!!!


On Sunday, we went to Covenant Baptist Church in Union, South Carolina. We were able to share in Sunday School along with Steve's dad and mum. We were going to sing "I'll fly away" during the morning service, but since the congregation was going to sing this song we decided to sing "Just a Little Talk With Jesus" as a family (along with Dad & Mum Sauvageot). Then we sang "If This is What God Wants", Trevor sang "I Will Go On", and Steve preached the morning service. They also had a lovely potluck lunch for us to share with the fellowship. During the evening service, Trevor sang "Forgiven Again", Steve preached, and Steve & Jennie Sang "God Never Moves Without Purpose or Plan."

As some of you Australians may remember, Pastor Charles Parrott came to Fraser Coast Baptist Church in 1995 and again with his wife in 1997. This year, he plans to come again in July. He is hoping to bring a team from his church for a missions trip. Pray along with him for the people God wants to bring out to Australia with him. He is very excited about coming to Australia again. Below is a picture of Pastor Chuck, his wife--Renee, and children--Chase and Joshua.

video of Williamsburg

More Williamsburg

More pictures of Williamsburg. Here is a man in the court room. A lady in front of one of the shops. Susan got to see how they did sewing by hand.




















The boys also wanted to get a picture with one of the Captains of the army. We saw a production of these two preachers talking about the issues of the day. They were quoting Scripture. It was great to hear Scripture in a public place. We enjoyed our day seeing a bit of history.

Williamsburg

We went to Colonial Williamsburg where they dress in traditional dress and do things like they did a long time ago.




















We had to restrain some criminals while we were there!

Yaggi Cheese

We had to visit the Yaggi Cheese House on our way through southern Ohio. The Sauvageot's have bought cheese from them for 3 generations. It is a family tradition!!

We traveled on through southern Ohio and saw all the places where dad lived as a boy.