My Event Planner training is now in full swing. One fun piece of information is that my new manager/trainer is one of the guys I helped come through the process of joining our FamilyLife staff. It has been good getting to know the guys on this new team and learning from their many years of experience. There is so much to learn to do this job well and so far it is going great. The checklist for the 3 months leading up to an event is 28 pages long! My main focus so far has been on my Kalamazoo Weekend to Remember where I will be the Lead Planner, although I will have another Planner with me to keep me from getting off track.  

These are the events I am preparing for and attending this spring… 

• • • Appleton, WI (Feb. 22-24) - Planner training

    • Redondo Beach, CA (March 8-10) - Production Assistant

      • Franklin, TN - (March 15-17) - Attending this one for our own marriage!

    • Kalamazoo, MI (April 12-14) - Planner checkoff 

    • Charolette, NC (May 31-June 2) - Planner (1st solo trip)

Pray for God to use us, all the other staff and volunteers involved to be used by Him to accomplish His work! 

Just as a reminder to those who support us for $120 or more a year that you are entitled to attend a getaway of your choice at a reduced registration fee of $50 per person. Remember... you can give your certificate to someone else if you are unable to attend. Another reminder is anyone can save $100 off their registration cost by using our group code, thebarbers. If you would like us to send you a certificate or have any questions please let us know by e-mail, text, or calling the number on this newsletter. Make plans today to attend one of our 59 events taking place all across the country this spring. 

We had a good trip to central Texas last month. We visited some of Angie’s family we hadn’t seen in a while, several friends and shared our ministry with some new people as well. This past weekend we went to see Rachel, saw her house (first time since moving her in August) and met some of her house mates. It was good to be together and we had a good time laughing and playing as a family. 

Very good reinforcement for a godly marriage and family. Inspiring. Time well spent!  

Married 25 years

The WTR provide my husband and I with helpful insights into building deeper communication in our marriage, deeper connection in our relationship with God, and depth of conviction in our hearts, minds, and spirits in our role as parents.

Married 20 years

It made us realize were not alone in our struggles. We have a better understanding of grace towards one another. 

Married 11 years

• • • • • • Continue to pray for me as I learn my new role as an event planner and travel to 2 events before you receive our next newsletter update. 

          • Praise for the additional support God has provided and continue to pray for us as we continue working to find new partners.  

          • Pray for a quick recovery for Rachel who is sick right now. She is missing work and grad classes this week. 

          • Pray for us as we continue serving in our local church as small group leaders. 

Put one of these on your calendar and join us this spring at a Weekend to Remember, use our group code thebarbers to save $100. 

Weekend to Remember Getaways

• • • Overland Park - Marriott - March 8 - 10

    • Franklin - Marriott Cool Springs - March 15 - 17

    • Branson - Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa - March 29 -31

More events and information at familylife.com/events.