Since its start in 2005, volunteers with Mission Devine have repaired over 600 local homes at no cost to the families they serve. Volunteers representing nearly a dozen area churches came together last week to live out Matthew 22:39, loving their neighbors as themselves.
"I appreciate and I thank God for bringing you to help me," says Mrs. Sanchez of Devine, Texas, whose husband's debilitating illness has left him blind. Special thanks to the sponsors of our third episode in "The Sign Says Devine" mini series, Mark Kidd - State Farm Agent and Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. For future sponsorship info, message us or visit www.markenmediaco.com. Support Mission Devine by giving a LIKE and SHARE to this post and by volunteering next summer. Visit www.missiondevine.org for more information. #TheSignSaysDevine #DevineTX #DevineTexas#MarkenMediaCo It's mini vacation time! Last week we took a trip to Dallas to celebrate Gary & Pat's adoption. On the way, we stopped for a day in beautiful Waco, Texas. We got to catch up with one of my college roommates, Jessica, and her family. Jessica and Matt have been buying and flipping homes in and around Waco in their very own Chip-and-Jo-esque style for a few years now. Their most recent flip turned into a keeper and is now an Airbnb house! Isn't it cute? It's located in McGregor, just 20 minutes from all the fun in downtown Waco. And it's got three bedrooms (you could easily sleep a couple more if you used the living room couch or air mattress).
Hello! Here at Marken Media Co. we've been busy building websites, writing blogs, taking photos, and editing videos. Because of all that, we have missed adding to "The Sign Says Devine" video series the past couple of months. But we can't wait to bring you the next video!
Mission Devine has brought our community together in amazing ways since 2005. I (Kennan) was just a teenager when I volunteered with my youth group from FBC Devine. It was a truly life-changing experience. If you don't know what we mean when we talk about "The Sign Says Devine," check out our FAQ here. We're gearing up for a great week here in Devine, to become a sponsor of the Marken Media Co. video showcasing the way our community comes together during Mission Devine, email us. We need sponsors because we love highlighting the great people and organizations of our small town of Devine that would not otherwise be able to afford such a spotlight.
Video 2: Since 2010, Wings And Reins Equine Refuge, Inc. has helped save the lives of 200 horses. Its founder Jo Harp battles Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), which threatens her health and mobility on a daily basis. WATCH IT HERE
Video 1: When we heard that the Devine Food Pantry helped feed over 15,000 hungry people last year, our minds were blown away. Our small town does have a big heart! WATCH IT HERE
Special thanks to our previous sponsors...
Hello, world! We have a 3-year-old on our hands! Jaxson is our picky eater. He will only eat a handful of different foods. But one of them we can cheer on is LARABAR since they're made with nuts and dried fruits. Between Marcus (my husband) and Jax, we easily go through several boxes a month! (I think I should go get stock in those things!)
So choosing our prop for his 3-year photos was easy. What wasn't so easy, was getting our on-the-move boy to stay still. I had the chance to take sweet baby Essie's first year photos. Since her parents are stationed here in Texas for a short time, they wanted something that was uniquely Texas to remember their time in the Lone Star State. With bluebonnet season behind us, we went for the next best thing - the Historic Pearl and Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. I searched and searched for the perfect cake stand, and this one from HomeGoods is exactly what I'd envisioned! I just love how Amber (Essie's Momma) picked a pink iced cake and tutu to match her "Essie" onesie.
You never know what reaction you're going to get from a cake smash! Essie wasn't too excited about getting her hands sticky in the icing and her expressions are so cute. She was such a trooper. Memories by MarkenOur first wedding day - October 16, 2010 - was a beautiful day. My small town church was full of friends and family. My college roommates and friends traveled in a day early to help decorate for the reception. And Marcus, my handsome groom, surprised me with a song he wrote for me just before I walked the aisle.
Now nearly eight years into our marriage, and just six months into running our own multi-media company, Marken Media Co. - we've expanded our services to include wedding videography. We reached out to local venue Sandy Oaks Ranch for a prospective "second" wedding - this time not as bride and groom, but as videographers. Usually, Marcus has been the one behind the video camera. He's been shooting and editing videos for about twenty years. Now it was my turn to join the fun! We had great time, and with a quick two-day turnaround, released our debut highlight reel to social media. Here's what the bride said: "My husband and I really didn’t know what to expect until we saw our video and it just truly blew us away. They did such an amazing job, and now from them we’ll have a video of the day that meant the most to us! We recommend them to all family and friends!" After recording "The Bottom Side of Down" at Cherry Ridge Studio in Floresville, TX, Marcus was inspired to create his own home studio. So... with the promise that he would leave me a little room for my crafts and scrapbooking he started transforming the space.
To save money, and because he's always looking for a project, Marcus enlisted the help of Uncle Bren to help build sound panels for the studio. Many of the materials we had on hand - like upcycling the packing materials from our HelloFresh order, as well as some random packing Denise snagged from a coworker at Security State Bank. Here's how we (I mean, they) did it. Tools & Supplies Needed
Total Savings Average cost of sound panels online: $80 - $120 each Average cost per sound panel we built ourselves: $15.50 each That's at least $60 in savings per panel! What's Next? Marcus is looking for musicians and singers who'd like to record to get some experience. You can check out his previous work here. Give him a text or call and get your music out there (I might know someone who can help with marketing). The Marken Media Co. Studio is waiting!
Devine High School student Damon Thomas shares his story with Marken Media Co.
"I don't want to just read the Bible. I want to live it."
Since it began in 2010, Wings And Reins Equine Refuge, Inc. has helped save the lives of 200 horses. Its founder Jo Harp battles Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), which threatens her health and mobility on a daily basis. But that's not stopping Jo. Check out the newest video in "The Sign Says Devine" series on our Facebook page, or click the image below.
Special thanks to this episode's sponsors: Mark Kidd - State Farm, Cowboy Pest Control Services, and the Wall family. What to sponsor future "The Sign Says Devine" videos? Contact us. "People always say I'm saving the horses. They're saving me as much as I'm saving them," says Jo Harp, founder of the Wings And Reins Equine Refuge in Devine, Texas. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll probably tell you, growing up I was typically not the risk-taker in the group. Sure, I'll cheer on those brave enough to go skydiving, cliff-jumping, or waterskiing, and there's a slim chance I could be coaxed into trying one of those daring activities with the right amount of peer pressure and caffeine intake. But if I had the choice, I'd rather be kayaking on a peaceful river or flying in a commercial airline (I do love to fly!) as my "safe" level of risk.
We are always managing some level of risk in life. Whether it's the "tiny" risk of whether or not to say hello or the bigger decisions like when to buy a house, quit a job, or start a business. I guess that's why Ben Carson's book titled Take the Risk jumped out at me while browsing the thrift store bookshelves. Side note: You should see my book problem. Stacks. And stacks. But that will soon be solved by living room built-ins, drawn on paper by yours truly and currently under construction by Papa! We'll be sure to show you soon! |
AuthorKennan is wife to Marcus, the other half of Marken Media Co., and mom to Jaxson, Caden, and furry Reba. Archives
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