Jeannie Newman 
Administrative Assistant

LIFE VERSE: 
Colossians 1:10  "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." 

Family:
Husband Joe of 41 years, four adult children and their families including seven grandchildren (Madison Jean, Trenton James, Oliver Philip - in the photo with me, Kaelan Patrick, Ida Jean, Natalie Patricia and Elliott Jack born on Tuesday, July 20, 2010). 

Bio:
Born in St. Paul, MN, just minutes before my twin sister, Joannie.  Our family soon moved to Mt. Lake, MN, where our Dad (90 years old on 8-3-10) taught Agriculture until retirement, and still resides. (Forever grateful for my Dad, Mom, brothers Jim & John, sisters Mary, Joannie & Pat!!!) 

After graduation, attended St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College) where I met my husband, Joe.  We ministered in various churches for 17 years. 

Back to Crown College where I worked in College Advancement for five years.  Then to Southview Elementary in Waconia with Title I; Office Administrator at Dallas Alliance Church in Oregon and now, on the ministry staff at Nowthen Alliance as Administrative Assistant for six+ years.

Interests:
Spending time with family & friends; decorating & caring for our home; cooking; music; indoor & outdoor plants; walking our Yorkie - "Shooter;" shopping (for gifts, for clothes, for our home . . . even for groceries . . . I just enjoy shopping!); coffee on the patio with a good book, magazine or recipe book; relaxing in the sunshine near a lake or pool . . .

Favorite Music/Musicians:
Southern Gospel & Country
Anything by the Gaithers such as "Because He Lives"
My sister Joannie Morton - playing piano
My brother John Crawford - singing & playing guitar
Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band

Favorite Movies:
The Sound of Music
Pure Country with George Strait
The Blind Side
Hallmark Christmas Movies