Mark and Monica are also assisting with the weekly children's Awana program at Suburban Bible Church. Here is a picture of Monica with one of the girls at her table.

In September, in the midst of an area-wide flood, Monica and I became one again involved in ministry while Monica and the kids enjoyed a couple trips to the city of Chicago and the beginning of the new school year.

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The Matthias Family > This is our newest church home, Suburban Bible Church (www.suburbanbible.org). After being introduced to the congregation and sharing with them how he came to faith in Christ, Mark has begun to assist Pastor Lou with some counseling and visitation.

The Matthias Family > Mark and Monica are also assisting with the weekly children's Awana program at Suburban Bible Church. Here is a picture of Monica with one of the girls at her table.

The Matthias Family > We experienced our first flood. We live only about 5 blocks from the Little Calumet river in Indiana. You can see the exit for Interstate 80/94 in the background. Unlike some of the people living near the river, we only experienced about 7 inches of water in our basement. Luckily we were able to move some of our boxes upstairs in time, and didn't lose anything.

The Matthias Family > This part of the retention wall was only completed a few months ago.

The Matthias Family > Mark and the kids rode their bikes to explore the flooding near the river.

The Matthias Family > Monica and the kids enjoyed a trip to the city!

The Matthias Family > The kids took a field trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago to learn about the ocean animals.

The Matthias Family > While at the Shedd Aquarium, Corrie, Caleb and their friend Matteo were interviewed by Channel 5 in Chicago.

Mark and Monica are also assisting with the weekly children's Awana program at Suburban Bible Church. Here is a picture of Monica with one of the girls at her table.