May 16, 2009; Wesley United Methodist Church, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, September 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

March 14, 2009; Stone Chapel at Drury University, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, August 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

March 14, 2009; The Discovery Center, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, July 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

November 30, 2008; Stone Chapel at Drury University, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, June 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

August 1, 2008; Hope Community Church, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, May 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

September 20, 2008; First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and The Tower Club, Springfield; as seen in 417 Magazine, April 2009.

By Savannah Waszczuk

September 27, 2008; Stoner Ridge Farm, Macks Creek, Missouri; as seen in 417 Magazine, March 2009

By Savannah Waszczuk

July 18, 2009: Fellowship Bible Church, Rogersville As seen in 417 Magazine, November 2009

By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Climer Photography

June 27, 2009; Stonegate Glass Chapel, Highlandville

By Savannah Waszczuk

May 5, 2009; Ms. Gilmore's Carriage House at Hvmboldt Mansion

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