Iocco newsletter (continued)

March/April

After almost a year of study, our group finished the 13-part "Answers Academy" course from AiG. This was an excellent program for building solid foundations from God's word.


Stephen decided to make one batch of syrup from one run of sap during sugaring season.

Nicholas and Beth told us that they were expecting a baby at the end of November, and we all rejoiced with them. What a happy surprise! :)

Ben was interviewed, and after much prayer and consideration accepted the position at the Creation Museum.


On April 1st, Ben and his buddies gathered for one last softball game, and afterward we gave him a surprise "farewell gathering" with 62 supportive friends and neighbors attending. The weather was perfect and there were many sentimental thoughts (and tears) shared that evening. At the end of the evening, many of the men and Ben's friends encircled him with a time of prayer. It was a precious evening to many of us.


Ben moved to Burlington, KY on April 7th, and begun work on the 12th. Nicholas kindly let Ben borrow his suburban, so Gordy and I caravaned with him to help with the move.

About 2 weeks later, Greg heard about an opening at the museum for a Children's Illustrator
position. The exhibit director encouraged him to apply immediately. Because of this, Greg began learning how to paint using Photo Shop on the computer.



He did very well, and throughout the summer produced many unique works of art. Months later he found out that another had been hired, however Greg willingly accepted this as God's plan.

In the meantime, Greg finished 3 new paintings. Some of you have seen "Passing Storm" on Greg's blog (pictured below on upper right). We also really like "October Morning" (lower middle) and the unnamed landscape painting (upper left). It has a "patriotic" feel to it. :)

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