Oliver Sanjay ("Peaceful" / "victory") Shalm Burton

• Arrival Date: February 24th, 2008 at 9:26am
• Weight: 7lbs, 12oz
• Height: 19.34 inches
  

Alaina Ruth Harrod

• Daughter of Nathan & Tanya Harrod
  
• Arrival Date: March 6th at 4:00pm
• Weight: 6lbs, 13oz.
• Height: 19.75 inches

Nathan and Tanya are missionaries to Spain. Tanya is also an MK her parents are Brother and Sister Smith. Congratulations!

Caleb Jackson Hayes

• Daughter of Nathan & Monica (O'Donnell) Hayes
• He is the adored little brother of Madison Mei-Ling (age 6)
  & Micah Tyler (age 3).
  
• Arrival Date: November 14, 2007 at 4:45pm
• Weight: 8lbs
• Height: 22 inches
  

Gracen Lynae Davenport

• Daughter of Everett & Sherry (White) Davenport
• Arrival Date: August 7, 2007
• Weight: 7lbs, 2oz
• Height: 20 inches
  

Jett Reagan Black

• Son of Joshua and Jessica Black(Joshua Black- Bahamas, Puerto Rico)
• Arrival Date: July 3, 2007
• Weight: 9 lbs, 7 oz
• Height: 21 inches
  

Jackelyn Esther Burton

• Daughter of Lonnie and Damarys Burton
• Arrival Date: February 13, 2007
  

Isabella Grace Howell

• Daughter of Jared and Loida Howell
• Sister of Zoe Howell
• Arrival Date: March 13th, 2007
• Weight: 5lbs, 14 oz
• Length: 18 inches
  

Robert Mooney Rodenbush

• Son of Robert & Jaye Rodenbush
• Brother of Micki Rodenbush
• Arrival Date: March 29th, 2007
• Weight: 7lbs, 4oz
• Length: 21 inches

Announcing the engagement of:
Melisa Landaw to Jordan Edwards
Date of Wedding: November 8, 2008
Location of Wedding: South Bend, Indiana

Melisa is a MK to Trinidad, Tobago, and Puerto Rico.

Announcing the engagement of:
Amber Brooke Sullivan to Jason Todd
Date of Wedding: October 13, 2007
Location of Wedding: Herrin, Illinois

Amber is a MK to the Philippines.

On January 5, 2008, our son Joshua Smith (South Africa) and his sweetheart Morgan were married in Bangor, Maine. The Bride was beautiful in white and the groom was handsome in black.

Joshua and Morgan met in Stockton, California while he was attending Christian Life College. Morgan is a graduate of CLC and currently serves as the music director and afternoon drive announcer at Contemporary Christian WHMX 105.7 Solution FM in Bangor . Joshua completed 2 years of study at CLC, 1 year at Patton University in Oakland, CA and is currently attending University in Maine to finish a degree in Psychology and working for Starbucks.

After enjoying the warmth of a Texas Honeymoon, the happy couple are making their home in Bangor.

Rene’ and Rhona Rubio, March 16, 2007
Christian Life Center, Harrison, AR

An exquisite candlelit sanctuary was the setting for this double-ring ceremony and the exchanging of vows, written by Rene’ and Rhona. Their pastors, Ed Gann of Harrison, AR, and Mark Hattabaugh of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, performed the ceremony.

Bouquets of white Virginia roses adorned the chandeliers directly above the center aisle that was lined with clear glass luminaries and rose petals. An impressive display of more than 200 pillar candles surrounded the wedding party on the platform.

The bride’s gown was custom designed by her mother, Nilah Gann of Harrison and her Aunt Angie Looper from North Little Rock,AR. This heirloom gown is made of silk-embroidered European lace with an underlining of silk charmeuse. The long, fitted sleeves and back were closed with 72 tiny satin-covered buttons. Rhona, also, wore a finger-tip length mantilla with a blusher veil made by her mother. She carried a large, loose bouquet of white Virginia roses and peacock feathers that was held together with satin ribbon and beaded, copper wire.

The groom wore a dark brown suit designed in Spain and the groomsmen wore black suits with white shirts and copper colored silk ties.

The bridesmaids wore dresses of champagne dupioni silk adorned with a tiny strand of ivory pearls at the long-waistline. These dresses were made by her mother, aunt and friend, Judy Hamby. They carried an all-white cascade of roses, stock, freesia and peacock feathers.

Maid of Honor: Renee’ Jordan, Sherwood, AR -- childhood friend
Bridesmaids: Audra Walters – Harrison, AR -- High School friend
Emily Blalock – Greenwood, AR – AR Tech friend
Farrah Easter – Olive Branch, MS – cousin
Best Man: Nelson Rubio, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, father
Groomsmen: Riley Gann, Harrison, AR, brother of bride
Joe Campetella, Belleview, FL, friend
Ryan Raines, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, friend
Candlelighter: Madison Berry, Gravel Ridge, AR, cousin of bride
Flower girl and escort:
Shanelle Jordan, Sherwood, AR, little friend
Jace Sorrells, Gravel Ridge, AR, cousin of bride
Ushers:
Spencer LaMaire, Rogers, AR, friend of bride
Braylon Senchel, Willis, TX, cousin of bride

A quaint, italian restaurant, Bottini's on our town square was the location for a fun-filled reception following the ceremony. There was dinner music provided by Beth Walters, and following the meal we were entertained by Sharon Sorrells, Carol Berry, Joe Campetella and others. The cakes were displayed on six vintage white cake plates. It were made by Robyn Capps in Berryville, AR. A chocolate fountain was provided by Tami Senchal of Willis, TX. Silver provided by Debbie Reeves of Harrison. Flowers were designed by Cindy Stephenson of Rogers, AR. Photographer was Brian Fegter, Cooper City, FL. Videographer was Chandi Gregory at Picture This! Productions of Fayetteville, AR. SPECIAL THANKS to all of our friends and family who made this such a special evening in the lives of Rev. and Mrs. Rene’ Rubio. After a honeymoon to Asheville, NC, they’re at home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and attend The Pentecostals of Cooper City.

We are proud to announce that Phillip Blake Guidry is graduating from Lighthouse Christian Academy home school program May 2007. He is planning on attending Texas Bible College in Lufkin, Texas in the fall 2007.

Phillip Guidry, 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042