Korean Karaoke

So, Last night was Korean Karaoke and it was a blast. Before the singing we decided to eat Korean food and it was soooo good!!! I definately encourage everyone to try Korean food.

A bunch of people from Georgia invited me to Karaoke with them. Hopefully, we will do it again soon.
Here are some pictures of the crazy Korean night! My friend Trent Walters was definately the star of the night!!! SPOTLIGHT ON TRENT WALTERS!!! He is from Georgia and works at the Cedars in the Carriage House. This picture is awesome and really displays the enthusiasm of his singing.

Office Fun

So, I have made some great friends! These are some wacky pictures we took in the office one night. Basically, my friends Sean and Trent dressed me up in some clothes that have been in the closet!
These are funny pics.

The National Prayer Breakfast

Saturday was a beautiful day!

Things are getting crazy in DC as the NPB approaches!! Starting tomorrow there will be 3800 guests, 600 internationals, from 180 countries! Please be praying for us as we build relationships in the name of Jesus with people from all over the world.

This past weekend I went to the monuments with some Chico folks (working at the Cedars). It is an absolute blessing to be able to walk the mall of monuments whenever I want to....I am really loving DC!


Michelle Anderson and Amber with the Washington Monument in the back!!!

Amber, Michelle Anderson and Hilary Ely in front of the Lincoln Monument.

Megan's 25th Birthday dinner!! It wasn't the same without Amber, but very special.. especially Dad's baked beans, Jon's hamburgers, and Mom's white cake with chocolate frosting. We miss you and love you, Amber!

Hello this is Jon...I wanted to get in on this post...Megan is upset because of this...Well enjoy the picture. I really mean enjoy..not just a casual enjoy but one that you can spend hours looking at the picture and come away feeling satisfied. Enjoy.

THE BIG MOVE!

I arrived in Washington DC a little under two weeks ago. My parents and I approached the pool house of the Cedars (where I am living) and there was a sign on the door that read "Welcome Home Amber!" My roommate, Michelle, warmly welcomed me and I am very thankful for her. Michelle is from Seattle, WA and she has been in DC for about four months (I think?). Being that she has been around the joint for a bit longer, she knows a lot of people and has included me in her circle of friends. Thanks Michelle! You are the best!

Washington DC is Washington DC. I really don't have much to say yet about my feelings, thoughts, etc because I haven't been here that long. I am big on processing until I arrive at the most accurate descriptions of my feelings. Until I have pondered a bit longer, know that I like it here. The people are wonderful and I find myself in awe of Jesus as he continually shows his love to me in undeserving ways.

Here are some pictures with more to come!
Blessings and Peace in Jesus,
Amber

The best gifts ever!

It was a great Christmas this year! I got everything I asked for..a new bike, power ranger triple threat action figure, and a toe nail clipper. How did some one know I needed a toe nail clipper? Psychic? Or Psycho?

Christmas Pics

Just to post something!

Posting things on a blog is not that hard. Actually, the hardest part is figuring out what to write about. I have nothing to write about, but I do want to post some GREAT pictures.

This is a picture taken on my birthday. Bob, Deb, Amy and Amy's friend...Sarah??? (not sure)










This was the front of a card I recieved from the Sprague's. I think its hilarious.










I love this picture because I love this girl! Genessa Ann is her name and man can she throw game!
She came from Seattle to Chico for my Birthday. We had a great weekend.

Look at those legs!!!!!

Hi! My name is Jon. If you want my body and you think I'm sexy, come'on baby let me know.

Please feel free to comment on the "comments" section of this blog!!! Come on, I know you want to....i.e. ...Megan....I am waiting for your comment.

I love my Brother!!!!!!! Brothers can't shake hands, brothers gotta hug!

Here I come Washington DC!!!

When I moved back to Chico two and half years ago I imagined I would stay for awhile, but when this job in Washington DC was brought to my attention I couldn't resist. At the beginning of January I will be packing up my car and driving 3,000 miles to our Nation's Capital. I am so excited and feel blessed to have such an opportunity. It's hard to leave friends, family and work, but I know that there is something special for me in Washington DC.

I will be working for Bart and Linda Tarman. Bart used to be the Chaplain at Westmont College in Santa Barbara and now he is a pastor at large. Basically, he and Linda have a ministry to people in Latin America, but they also have been walking with some US legislators in DC. They have a large circle of relationships and I will be helping them maintain those relationships. It will be fun to coordinate their ministry and be apart of their team.

In addition to a new job and location, I am working on my Masters of Organizational Leadership through Gonzaga University. My first class was great, I got an A. YESSS! My current class is Servant Leadership, it’s awesome!! The work load is hard to get used to, but I love the books I read and the discussions with my online classmates.

Overall, life is good and God is doing some profound things. I am learning to trust him more and in the midst of all these changes I am more aware of His grace. I read in a book, Blue Like Jazz, that grace is the charity of God. It seems I am becoming more aware of my dependance on His charity.

I can Shoot!

Shooting in Washington DC

I went out to Washington DC a few weekends ago to visit Sarah & Kyle and my friend Mitch. I was also met with Tarman's who I will be working with in January.

This is a picture of me-- packin' heat!!! ;) My friend Mitch took me trap shooting...I thoroughly enjoyed it! In fact, I would love to take shooting lessons.

My time in DC was great, but this particular event will always stick out in my memory!!! If anyone would like to visit me in DC, I can take you trap shooting.

My First Blog Ever!

While I was in Guatemala, Jesse asked me what I wanted to do when I got home. I responded that I would like to create a Rader Web site. Hopefully, this could be fun site for my family to keep some memories and pictures.