Josie Kellyn Bates

Josie, 14, is all smiles, all the time! Her birthday is August 4, 1999. She loves to read and read and read. Most girls’ pocket books are filled with all sorts of goodies, but Josie’s is packed with mysteries! Her love for reading helps her to also be a diligent student in her schoolwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlin Brianne Bates

Carlin, 16, is full of initiative, making commitments to read through her Bible each year and to memorize large portions of Scripture. Her birthday is April 11, 1998.  She began a Bible Club to encourage other young girls to make wise choices, including: daily Bible reading, daily prayer, daily Scripture memory, and passing out 30 tracts each month. She has been a role model for her family and many others!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Way Back Wednesday

Callie-Anna 2010

 

 

Callie-Anna 2014

 

Alyssa Joy Bates Webster

 

Alyssa Joy loves photography and spends most of her free time with a camera in hand. She enjoys cooking and reading. She developed a great interest in politics while assisting with her brother’s campaign, and began the dual enrollment program at Crown College during her senior high school year. She is our family organizer and secretary. Alyssa recently married John Webster! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erin Elsie Bates Paine

Erin is continuing her college studies at Crown College of the Bible to earn a music degree, along with teaching piano lessons to students. She has recorded two piano CDs of her own arrangements of beloved hymns and Gospel songs. She enjoys using her music in avenues of ministry at hospitals and nursing homes. She motivates us all to pursue spiritual goals. She recently married Chad Paine (chadsperspective.blogspot.com).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Michaela Christian Bates

Michaela , 24, completed her EMT schooling, and is currently taking on-line courses and working with College Plus to complete her degree. her birthday is January 23, 1990.  She is employed as a nanny and thoroughly enjoys spending her time holding babies. She’s actively involved in the volunteer fire department, assisting with medical needs. Her favorite hobby is sewing dresses for her younger siblings. She’s a friend to all and has a huge heart! She is in a courtship with a young man named Bradan. 

Whitney Perkins Bates

Whitney, 20,is a sweet,loving and compassionate young lady!  She has been married to Zach Bates  for 6 months! She and Zach just found out in February of 2014 that they are expecting a baby boy!  She is due October 22, 2014.