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Young Group Bowling
12-27-02

I see Paris, I see France . . .
updated: 1-10-03

Young Group Christmas Party
12-19-02
Here is the setting for the YG Christmas Party: the lovely Fellowship Hall, with Christmas tree and all. Before the pizzas start, these guys relax on the couch and check out the video camera. Jonathan and Thomas take it easy while waiting for the ovens to warm up. A group of ladies yak it up before dinner. Yak, yak, yak . . . Jessi and Lindsay chop up green peppers, though Lindsay looks like she's about to chop up Jessi or anyone else who gets close! Jessi and Lindsay continue to chop.
 Michael Claus spreads peppers liberally around his group's pizza while John looks on approvingly. Jason & Jonathan put the finishing touches on their pizza. A group of gals hang out in the kitchen. A group of guys hangs out in the kitchen. The Perfect Pizza: The best-tasting pizza ever made at a YG Christmas Party was carefully designed, laid out, cooked to perfection and eaten by Andy, Josh, Adam and Jay. Jay hold the Perfect Pizza for a photo before quickly devouring it.
 Jozsef and Jacob eat their pizza. Jake chows down. Mike, John and Jason enjoy their pizza. Jay shows off the Salt & Vinegar chips that he loves so much. A montage of self-portraits Ryan took. As the gift grab starts, Chad goes for the heaviest, biggest package in the bunch.
Chris is mighty proud of his Heet, RainX and gift certificate. Jason inspects his "Menards Special" drill. Jay has fun with bubbles as others look on in amazement. Julia grabs the percussion instruments. Drums and other percussion instruments, as we all know, were a major part of worship in Biblical times, as we can read in II Samuel 6:5, I Chronicles 13:8, I Chronicles 15:16, I Chronicles 15:19, I Chronicles 15:28, I Chronicles 16:42, II Chronicles 5:12, II Chronicles 5:13, II Chronicles 29:25, Ezra 3:1, Psalm 150:5 and I Corinthians 13:1. Elizabeth grabs a female-only gift. Unfortunately for Jay, it was stolen 3 times by the time his turn came around. He really wanted that gift . . . Jonathan stole and stole and stole for the ownership of this marionette.
Mike becomes easily amused by the "hitting-the-ball-with-the-board" game. Rodney plays frisbee with Jay's saucer sled. A group of guys plays "500" with the sled. Jonathan goes for the oversized frisbee. Boy, if the trustees could only see what goes on at these parties . . . John lunges for the sled-frisbee.

movie clips  
Jessi & Lindsay chopping food in the kitchen  (9 sec, 860 KB)
Rodney picks out a gift while Mike plays with a toy already picked in the gift exchange  (25 sec, 2.3 MB)
Jay launches the frisbee-sled in a game of "500."  (13 sec, 1.2 MB)

updated: 12-20-02

Game Night at Rachel & Jessi's
12-17-02
Kary gives a goofy grin as the group of gregarious girls are engaged in a gripping and engrossing game of grins and good times. Andy hides from the camera as Jesse nails him to perform an animal sound. Jessi sits in front of her Christmas tree. Jesse tries to guess animal sounds in a horribly long, hot, exhausting and sweaty game of "Animal." Nick tries to do a little jig. Josh and Taunya have a laugh at someone else's expense. Jessi, Kary, Molly and Steve watch the Catch Phrase game go around.Nick tries to be one the girls in this photo.
updated: 12-19-02

After YG Christmas Caroling
12-14-02
Josh and David chit-chat after caroling. Jimmy approves of the wonderful food prepared by the Geyers. "I've never had so much good food at a Young Group event in my whole life!" exclaimed Jimmy. Brittany, Rosie and friend smile for the camera while Molly, who thinks she isn't in the picture, looks bored. Kristin takes on a challenger in a game of ping pong. Jimmy shows what he thinks to be the correct way to serve a ping pong ball. Rodney mentally prepares for the upcoming ping pong match between rival ping ponger Kristin.
A group basks in the soft, warm glow of the Christmas tree. Jason sneaks a peek at the camera while playing Kemps. Joe contemplates giving the secret sign, which by the way, is the best sign ever used in the history of the game. A pack of people pleasantly plays a pastime of pleasure while promising to participate with principle while preventing players from pursuing their purpose. Same as the previous one.
updated: 12-19-02

Dinner & Games at Heidi's



updated: 11-25-02

4 on a couch derek wendy jesse katie mike patty rodney taunya and her dad heidi nick
updated: 10-28-02

September 11 Remembrance
O'Brien Field, Peoria
9/11/02
7:30 am

Peoria firefighters ring a bell during a moment of silence to remember those who died a year ago. The choir sings "From a Distance." The American Flag While the firemen prepare for the bell-ringing, a soloist sings "You Are the Wind Beneath My Wings." The American flag is lowered to half-staff.

updated: 9-11-02

 Andy Slotter Derek Menold Nick Hoerr Rodney Menold Some Guy
Adam Geyer Bethany Kummer Mike Kaisner Patty Triplett Steve Hodel Yikes! Taunya Rumbold Jolyne Scholl
drawings by Jesse Hoerr
updated: 10-1-02

   Some guys mini-golfing. Some girls mini-golfing. Kristin, Carissa and Molly make funny faces at the camera while mini-golfing. K, C and M pose for the photo at Rocky Top.
updated: 9-6-02

Chad feeling fresh and clean after a dip in the lake behind him Chad holds a beautiful wildflower while Jason wipes his nose Jay, Chad, and Jason pause for a moment in the morning fog Jason takes in a fantastic Cascade Mountain view Chad and Jason take a leisurely lunch while Mike practices his orienteering skills Jason, Jay, and Chad in the fog again
Chad, Jason, and Jay get their pose on at the Space Needle Mike, Jay, and Jason doing a tourist impression at the top of the Space Needle  Nothing says “Civilization has its perks” like IHOP
updated: 9-6-02

Abby and Cara at a singing at the Kellenbergers' shed. Andy Hoerr and Dusty Plattner jumping during a break on the way home from the 2001 YG Trip. BDP trying to play it cool and have faith his friends with catch him. 2001 YG Trip. Carl puts his well-being in the hands of Young Groupers. Carl Hoerr tries to escape with his life on last year's YG trip. Scott and Neal Wettstein - 8th grade and High School graduation party Dusty washing his clothes in the sink in Montego Bay. 2001
updated: 9-6-02

Will and his best friend, Jeremy Elsasser, before going to Southside Church in Armedale, Australia. Will, Jeremy and Michelle going out to eat after church. Will, Jeremy and J's new wife Michelle off the shores of Rottnest Island. This animal is called a quokka - only to be found on Rottnest Island. Ira break-dancing at Jeremy's wedding reception. Will representing the YG at Chili's in the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia airport. Kangaroo. Boating out on the Swan River. Perth, Australia, in the background. Sunset on the Indian Ocean. Michelle's dogs Jack (left) and Spando (right). Jack barks and attacks everything and Spando licks everything. Will soaking wet after boating. Will and his kangaroo buddy. Will takes a break from surfing to smile for the camera. Jake, Will and Abby on the way back from picking up Will from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
updated: 9-6-02

Dinner at Pizzeria Uno's Kary Hoerr and Carissa Klopfenstein at Girls' Club Abby Hoerr at Girls' Club A bunch of peeps gather at a local eatery to celebrate Molly's birthday. More folks eat at Monical's before going bowling. Smile! Taken at Landmark Lanes. Eddie, Miguel and Andy watch in awe as Adam bowls yet another strike. The Davidovics and Mr. Kummer take in the bowling game. A group of six painters take a loooooong break from their work. Painters produce a pleasing portrait of pigment on a portion of a possible pied-à-terre property. Molly and Carissa paint the same house.
updated: 8-27-02

Mike opens the Journal Star to see if there's any "hot news" that day. As Mike reads further, he finds some really "hot news." Mike attempts to stomp out the newspaper with his sandals. The "hot news" turns to ashes
Jimmy's excited about the forthcoming Trivial Pursuit game. As the Trivial Pursuit starts, everyone smiles. These folks don't look like there having too much fun, but those bored faces will change when Steve reads the Penguin question . . .
updated: 7-31-02