Carpet
The church is getting new carpet in the sanctuary. Last Sunday some members of the youth group removed the old carpet. Here are a few photos: Having the Youth Group remove the carpet saved the church nearly a thousand dollars!
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 85 – HIGH PERSPECTIVE
It was cold and rainy in central Iowa this week. It was a tough week to get out there and get this challenge done. However, several people were able to pull it off. Kudos to them for getting a HIGH PERSPECTIVE! But you don’t want to listen to me talk… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 85 – HIGH PERSPECTIVE
08-01-07
The folder called 08-01-07 is kind of all over the place. Next Saturday’s folder involves the Iowa State Fair.
He is Risen!
Easter was a big day (naturally) at our church for the Youth Group. They starred in the Sonrise Service. Served Egg Bake between the Tradition and Contemporary Worship Services. They ran an Easter Egg Hunt. Here are a few pictures from that day. Easter Egg Hunt photo credit to Jaxon… Read More »He is Risen!
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
People love TREE! Lots of submissions for TREE! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You want to see the TREE: Angie DeWaard Carla Stensland 1 Carla Stensland 2 Kim Barker 1 Kim Barker 2 Kim Barker 3 Kim Barker 4 Shannon Bardole… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
Valley Lodge is Closed
Since a few people have been asking, I am making a formal announcement. THERE IS NO CHRISTOPHER D. BENNETT BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AKA BENNETT-FEST THIS YEAR! The reasons are multiple and complicated, but it is probably your fault. If you search your heart, you know it to be true. So there… Read More »Valley Lodge is Closed
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
This week’s participants are small in number, but mighty in spirit. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you just want to see the submissions for SMOKE: Kim Barker Becky Perkovich Shannon Bardole Cathie Raley Christopher D. Bennett Carla Stensland But enough dwelling… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
March
Now would be a good time to check in on the Selfie Project. I’ve attempted and failed at this project 3 times now. The farthest I’ve ever made it is 116 days. I feel like this just might be the year. Here are some of my favorites from March: March… Read More »March
Li’l JT Sr.
A few weeks back Micky and I hopped in his wife car and traveled to exotic North Ankeny to visit Michelle, Craig, Lily, and the newest addition to their family… Levi. I didn’t actually getting any pictures of Levi, but here are some pictures of Lily: I have to give… Read More »Li’l JT Sr.
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
I can’t be ANGRY about this week’s participation rates. After all, there was a first time participant in Linda Bennett! Welcome aboard Aunt Linda. I’m expecting big things! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you want to see the submissions for ANGRY:… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
FACELESS PORTRAIT is challenging, but still, a handful of hearty photographers gave it a whirl. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about heart. You came to see the submissions: Mike Vest Suzanne Brannen Michelle Haupt Stephanie Kim Kim Barker Christopher D. Bennett Angie DeWaard… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 80 – RURAL
A pretty solid week of submissions. Even the “New York Voice” was able to find some RURAL. But you didn’t come here to hear me talk all tommyrot about the quality of submissions. You cam here to see the submissions: Kim Barker Logan Kahler Stephanie Kim Angie DeWaard Christopher D.… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 80 – RURAL
07-12-07
The folder called 07-12-07 starts with some softball and ends with some pop art: Next Saturday’s folder seems to be squirrel heavy.
A Basic Human Right
If we pretend that I posted this on the day that I’m pretended I posted this picture on, this sign from the Women’s March would be apropos. There will probably be a big dump of the rest of these photos coming soon. In 2 weeks, I predict. PARTICULARS CAMERA: Sony… Read More »A Basic Human Right
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 79 – ORANGE
A pretty good week of submissions. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about that. You just want to see the submissions for ORANGE: Kim Barker 1 Kim Barker 2 Bill Wentworth Christopher D. Bennett Cathie Raley Angie DeWaard Mike Vest Stephanie Kim Shannon Bardole Micky… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 79 – ORANGE
07-07-07
Looks like a trip to Marshalltown and then a trip to Midnight Madness in the folder 07-07-07: Next week’s folder will involve a softball game.
Biscuits and Gravy
A few weeks back, the Methodist Men had a Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Fundraiser. Here are a few cruddy cell phone pictures from the event: It was quite the success! In fact, might have been too big of a success. We actually ran out of gravy. An error that will… Read More »Biscuits and Gravy
3 for 4
Jesse and I went down to Kansas City last Saturday to watch Iowa State play West Virginia in the Big 12 Championship Game. Here are a few cruddy cell phone pictures from the day: It was a great day spent in Hilton South with 18,000 of my closest friends! Iowa… Read More »3 for 4
Selfie Project – February
This is a good time to check back in with the SELFIE PROJECT. These are some of my favorite images from February: February 2 February 5 February 6 February 7 February 11 February 13 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 21 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27… Read More »Selfie Project – February
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 78 – SILHOUETTE
Looks like the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE went on Spring Break. Perhaps SILHOUETTE is too challenging of a theme. I’m not sure, but participation numbers this week are as low as they’ve ever been. Worries me that the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE might be on the way out. I guess we’ll see… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 78 – SILHOUETTE
Roundball Oracles – Year 13
Once again, the Madness is upon us. It is time to put your basketball knowledge to the test and try to take your place upon the list of immortals. If you are interested in joining this year’s pool. Contact me via email at bennett@photography139.com. Once again this year, there is… Read More »Roundball Oracles – Year 13