The end of VBS

Well, we're finally at the end our Spring Break VBS. The week has flown by. The kids have been relatively good and seemed to respond to the curriculum and activities. Right now they are in our Good Friday service with people from around the community. Following that we are giving them easter eggs with the gospel message inside. And then we wrap up the day with a carnival in the gym.

Rachel and I are exhausted but we would be even more exhausted without the help of our adult and teen volunteers. They really have done a great job this week. We officially end our work with the kids, at least for VBS, on Sunday when they lead a song during church.

Rachel and I couldn't have planned a better time to go on vacation (next week). While we love what we are doing here and will no doubt get restless on vacation, we need a break and to get refreshed. So, we're going down to Myrtle Beach for about a week and then up to D.C. for the weekend. Hopefully we will come back refreshed and with some renewed energy.

Spring Break VBS

We're in the middle of our "spring break vacation bible school" here at work. So far things are going really good. We have a handful of adult volunteers and about the same number of teenage volunteers. It's great to see so many people involved. For the adults, it seems to be a change of pace for them as some may be retired or not presently working. The teens are on spring break. They could have gone on a vacation or stayed home and slept in, but instead have chosen to work with these kids, teaching them songs, scripture, crafts, and games. While some choose to write off teenagers as flighty, these teens have shown real leadership and a desire to be engaged with these kids in whatever they are doing.

Rachel has done a great job planning and recruiting. Though I don't have a whole lot to do with the VBS, I sure find myself in the midst of it. It is hard to concentrate when you do there is something different and big going on in the building.

VBS is set to end with a carnival in the gym on Friday after our church's Good Friday service and the kids' participation in our Sunday meeting by leading a song. I hope we have made an impact in the kids' lives this week that is lasting.

- currently listening to: The Swell Season