Summer Update

WOW!
It's been a whirlwind summer. I can't believe how the time has flown by. God has been so good to us. I look back in awe at the faithfulness of our Creator. I'm so glad that my life is not a series of random events that just occurred by happenstance. Abba Father has intricately woven a unique and perfect plan for us. Nothing happens that was not in His divine and perfect will. It doesn't mean that things go smoothly and easily, but that when faced with trials, HIS grace sustains me. I rest in that peace knowing nothing is out of his control. I can stress and worry until the sun goes down, but that doesn't change his sovereignty and control. Thank you God, You are unchanging and firm.

Here's our in bullet point form (for streamline purposes)

* Mal had some job changesb and she's taken on new responsibilities as an online psychology instructor with Florida Virtual School
* Kevin starts seminary on August 24th. Master of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Worship Studies
* Brian and Shawna's Wedding in Denver, CO
* Carol and Damien's Wedding in Golden, CO
* Kristen and Bryan's Wedding in Sellersville, PA
* Kev and Mal Spent 10 days with Everitt Family in Ocean City, MD
* Mal went on a mission trip to Jamaica for a week
* Kev performed an outdoor concert in Newton, CT with Faith at Newtown Church (so fun!)
* Mal and the girls spent a nice long weekend with the Halls in Kansas City
* Rachel and Jonathan's Wedding in Parrish, FL

The fall looks be just as full and fun. We still have one more wedding. Mal's best friend is getting married in South Bend, Indiana. Yeah, Kelli & Jared! There are tons of EDGE events coming up. We're especially excited our Disciple Now Retreat in October along with Night of Joy (September) and WOL Super Bowl (November).

Here are some pictures from our Summer:

Kev and Sophie have a little sing and dance session

Kev at his concert in Newtown, CT

Girls weekend with the Halls in KC

Everitt Family Picture- OCMD June 2009

The EDGE, Team Jamaica, July 2009

On Top of Pike's Peak- June 1, 2009 (27 degrees!)

Penny/Kiser Wedding

The Everitt Ladies with the new Mrs. Raught

at Kristen and Bryan's Wedding

Dance Fun at Brian and Shawna's Wedding

Cell Phone Super Star

Hello All,

We apologize for not updating in a while. It has been a very busy May. It is the end of school. Therefore, there are many programs, banquets, actitivies, parties, and graduations. We have not had a moment of peace. But it's ok. We love being with and celebrating with the ones we care for.

In the midst of our chaos, Kevin has been selected to be one of the TOP TEN FINALISTS for Cell Phone Super Star on the JOY FM. It is a Christian Radio station in the Tampa Bay area. They have a program where you can register to sing on the air over your cell phone. This week was the qualifying round. Kevin's name happened to be picked. So the afternoon DJ called up Kevin on his way home from work. Kevin had to sing any song that came to his head. (he had already pre-planned that he would sing My Girl if he was called). So...driving home on Bloomingdale Avenue in Brandon, Kevin sang My Girl. I was able to hear it, because I was listening on my radio in my car as I got home from work. It was great.

This evening he got a call that he was in the TOP. He has to sing two songs this week (one Disney Song and one hymn). He has to be ready at any time to answer his cell phone and sing!!!

If he makes it to the final two, they allow the listeners to vote on the winner. The radio station staff picks the finalists up to the Top 2.

We'll keep you updated. It's certainly fun to get to the Top 10 even if he doesn't make it any further.

Kevin' Music

I know many of you ask where you can hear some of Kevin's music. He has a Myspace Music Page that he updates rarely with new music. He has just posted some stuff that he recorded on the fly this week in our church auditorium.



www.myspace.com/kevineveritt

ENJOY!

Peace & Love, Mal

Stealing Pieces

Kevin and I have had the opportunity to volunteer with ALS Association in the public awareness campaign, STEALING PIECES. We are fighting to find a cure for this dreaded disease which took my Pap's life in 1999. My sister, Kamden, works as the Public Relations Coordinator at the Association. She has been incredibly instrumental in spear-heading this campaign which includes, television commercials, billboard ads, and a travel memorial display.

The ALS Association’s Florida Chapter invites you to experience our Piece By Piece tribute display, which is dedicated to those whose lives have been taken by this dreaded disease. The exhibit features hundreds of mannequins, each shrouded with individual epitaphs, symbolizing a fellow Floridian whose life has been stolen from their loved ones. Its purpose is both to pay tribute and evoke personal reflection on the devastating number of those currently suffering. We hope you will share this powerful experience with us.

Please visit the website below to view a version of one of the TV ads and to see when the tribute display will be close to you.

http://www.stealingpieces.org/

The shirts are dedicated in memory of people who have passed away from ALS or who are currently living with disease.

This our way of paying tribute to those who are and were suffering with ALS. It is sombering to walk in between these mannequins each representing a human life.

We want a cure.

The Display stopped Ybor City

THE EDGE Student Minsitries

For the last 4 years, we have been a part of one of the most amazing youth groups in history. Ok! We are a little partial. But honestly, we are blessed to work with these great kids that drive us to edge of our sanity. Maybe that is why the name of the youth group is THE EDGE!!!

Kevin is the worship leader and has a blast jamming out with Michael and Garrett. I also love my small group girls. It's so cool to spend time with them. Kamden and Mitch do a great job as the youth pastor and his wife, and God is doing amazing things in these kids.

We're taking a mission trip this summer in July with the youth group, and we covet all of your prayers. We needs to raise $12,000. We are almost half way to our goal, and we are confident God will provide the rest.

Here are some pictures that documents our big adventure in ministry:

Mia chilling out on the bean bag in the new youth room

Hope playing on the keyboard in our cool new youth room. Don't you love the stripes? We have an awesome new youth room in the newly built rooms in the gym. We're going to be build a coffee shop in here, too.

Everybody trickling in on a Wednesday night. We normally have about 60 youth and 5 leaders.

Kayla and James breaking in the new room in an old fashion game of "dance or dare"

WOL Superbowl. I was a game leader. It was intense. Can you see the intensity on my face! LOL!

Trunk or Treat 2007

Mike and Big D

We miss you Big D!

Kam and Mitch breakin' it down at Winter Jam 2009

Braving the rain and the heat at Rock the Universe 2007

Kam and Cat at our new year's eve lock-in 08-09

Mission Trip Team to Newtown, CT in July 2008

Youth Band: "Man Overboard" Jonah 2:1

Mike, Garriett, and Kev-Dogg

Hanging out with the girls at the Alluring Conference

We had front row seats for Krystal Myers and Tenth Avenue North

So Awesome!

Kevin leading worship in the old youth room. Haven't got any pictures in the new room yet.

Pictures of the Twins!!

Welcome to the world, Anderson and Lochlan. They don't look very happy here. :)

This is the happy family. Matt,Jenna, Lochlan, and Anderson Everitt.

They are so cute and adorable. We can't wait to meet them in June. They'll be so big by the time actually get to hold them.

Lochlan and Anderson

Well, it's official. Our new nephews are finally here. They arrive shortly after 5:00 pm this evening. Jenna, Matt, and Boys are doing great.

Lochlan Ruhl Everitt- 6lbs. 9 oz.
Anderson Wesley Everitt- 5lbs 14 oz.

We willl post pictures as soon as they come in.