I am so happy to finally be home for a few weeks. I have a LifeSavers field trip coming up, but I will be home through the end of Vacation Bible School before heading to San Antonio for one last mini vacation. Thank God for vacations but thank God for HOME, too!
This year’s Senior Camp was incredible. The messages preached were fantastic but the response from the young people really made the difference. I was able to attend because I helped my sister-in-law with the music. Her anointed ministry also played a large part of the incredibleness of the services.
We came home from an incredible camp only to have a fantastic day of church right here at Life Tabernacle. As we started worship service we had a young lady receive the Holy Ghost right in the middle of our worship service. In the last few weeks our services have been great. There have been deep moves of the Spirit; deep cleansing moves. There is victory in our midst and we are ready for the Harvest. I am excited about Life Tabernacle!
Sunday night, one 'dear' sister told me I needed to 'get on the ball' with our Vacation Bible School forms and announcements because she didn't think I had done enough yet. She didn't realize that I had been gone so much this summer. I simply assured her that things were happening as they should. Anyone who really knows me can see how my response to her is probably the biggest testimony to our great camp and Sunday services! LOL
I am excited at the opportunity to be able to get a lot of things done around the house- painting, ‘deep cleaning’, etc. Brandon is with Jason and Julie for the rest of July so that will help. I also think he will enjoy the time being away for a little while as well. Since he visits at least once a month- sometimes more- he has been able to make lots of friends in Euless and I think he will have no shortage of things to do.
Showing posts with label VBS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VBS. Show all posts
Monday, July 07, 2008
Saturday, July 28, 2007
That's A Wrap
I love Vacation Bible School, but I love when it’s over! Vacation Bible School could never be a success without all of the wonderful volunteers who help make it so. This year we had so many volunteers- there were so many people who wanted to help and did so. THANK YOU ALL!
Some of our success stories:
One family was visiting from another Pentecostal Church from another state. They had two children and the young boy had a speech problem. Apparently it has affected him so negatively that he does not attend Sunday school, VBS, or church functions where he would have to be on his own. From what his mother said, he is very concerned about it.
On Tuesday he showed up at VBS with his sister who had attended the day before. She had talked him into going. He came and opened right up. He even participated in our contests for cool shades and secret disguise day. His mother called home and told her family a miracle had happened. She was very excited and very hopeful that it would carry over when they get back home. I truly hope it does! Thank you God for allowing us to be used, and thank you to our VBS staff for your dedication to all children.
We had another family attend VBS that are not members of our church. They have three children, although only two were old enough to attend VBS. The mother was so impressed with our church family that she asked if she could show up early to drop and pick her kids up from VBS just so she could visit with our ladies. I talked with her for just a few moments on Friday and really expect to see them in our service sometime soon!
We also had a number of first time visitors who have never attended our church. Equally exciting were the bus children who attend our Sunday school who were able to attend despite the fact that our vans had to be put in the shop. I am really looking forward to some positive results from last week.
Of course, we had our bumps as well! We had kids who vomited, scraped their knees, bumped their heads, broke their glasses, and even a broken arm! (Pray that it heals quickly and smoothly, please!) Anyone who can hold a week long event equally as intense and not have any accidents is something. No matter what, it was a success.
It was a success because of our workers and their attitudes. Everyone was so willing to do whatever needed to be done and we had so much help. There was a real attitude of willingness this year that hasn’t always been collectively present. It seemed as if everyone wanted to be involved- from families who have been in our church family for many years to our newest members. It was fantastic!
P.S.
I cannot mention VBS without referring you to the pictures on Sis. Mandy's and Sis. Julie’s Blog. You will smile.
Some of our success stories:
One family was visiting from another Pentecostal Church from another state. They had two children and the young boy had a speech problem. Apparently it has affected him so negatively that he does not attend Sunday school, VBS, or church functions where he would have to be on his own. From what his mother said, he is very concerned about it.
On Tuesday he showed up at VBS with his sister who had attended the day before. She had talked him into going. He came and opened right up. He even participated in our contests for cool shades and secret disguise day. His mother called home and told her family a miracle had happened. She was very excited and very hopeful that it would carry over when they get back home. I truly hope it does! Thank you God for allowing us to be used, and thank you to our VBS staff for your dedication to all children.
We had another family attend VBS that are not members of our church. They have three children, although only two were old enough to attend VBS. The mother was so impressed with our church family that she asked if she could show up early to drop and pick her kids up from VBS just so she could visit with our ladies. I talked with her for just a few moments on Friday and really expect to see them in our service sometime soon!
We also had a number of first time visitors who have never attended our church. Equally exciting were the bus children who attend our Sunday school who were able to attend despite the fact that our vans had to be put in the shop. I am really looking forward to some positive results from last week.
Of course, we had our bumps as well! We had kids who vomited, scraped their knees, bumped their heads, broke their glasses, and even a broken arm! (Pray that it heals quickly and smoothly, please!) Anyone who can hold a week long event equally as intense and not have any accidents is something. No matter what, it was a success.
It was a success because of our workers and their attitudes. Everyone was so willing to do whatever needed to be done and we had so much help. There was a real attitude of willingness this year that hasn’t always been collectively present. It seemed as if everyone wanted to be involved- from families who have been in our church family for many years to our newest members. It was fantastic!
P.S.
I cannot mention VBS without referring you to the pictures on Sis. Mandy's and Sis. Julie’s Blog. You will smile.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
VBS 2007
Well, it’s that time again… time for VBS! Tomorrow starts our annual Vacation Bible School at Life Tabernacle. This year we are on a mission to become agents for Jesus; agents who trust, unite, train, follow, and lead others to Christ.
Although I am the Director, VBS is always something that cannot happen without MANY other people. This year, with everything that has gone on in my family, we have started a little late and ran quickly to catch up. Everyone has been wonderful and I am blessed to have people who love me and are willing to follow.
I always have a handful of young people who sign up to help as well- and I love using young people. It has sort of been a neat experience because all of the young people I am using only remember Vacation Bible Schools that I have directed. Most of them know exactly what I want them to do and how I want them helping the kids. Many of them usually enjoy ‘helping’ the kids from class to class more than anything else. (Basically they still get to be a part even though they are older.)
This year we have several new ideas that we are trying out. Our day will be a little longer and we will serve lunch and have a ‘recess’ with bounce houses and more. We incorporated online registration as well. I was laughing earlier today because some people just couldn’t figure it out and I had some really funny forms sent in. We still had the paper registration- for those who haven’t yet upgraded.
I did realize today that this will be the first Vacation Bible School without my mother being involved somewhere. I remember several Vacation Bible Schools that she directed when I was a child. I miss her.
So, if you do not hear from me, it is because I will be busy and then exhausted by the end of the week; however, it will be worth it all. I think working with children is a bit more different than working with other age groups. You are always willing to see the results instantly, and pray to see them, but most of the time you know that you are working for just the possibility of a future result.
I believe the great hope of anyone who works with children is that one day, when the time comes and the decision is being weighed, there is just too much truth to push away, making the wrong choice.
Although I am the Director, VBS is always something that cannot happen without MANY other people. This year, with everything that has gone on in my family, we have started a little late and ran quickly to catch up. Everyone has been wonderful and I am blessed to have people who love me and are willing to follow.
I always have a handful of young people who sign up to help as well- and I love using young people. It has sort of been a neat experience because all of the young people I am using only remember Vacation Bible Schools that I have directed. Most of them know exactly what I want them to do and how I want them helping the kids. Many of them usually enjoy ‘helping’ the kids from class to class more than anything else. (Basically they still get to be a part even though they are older.)
This year we have several new ideas that we are trying out. Our day will be a little longer and we will serve lunch and have a ‘recess’ with bounce houses and more. We incorporated online registration as well. I was laughing earlier today because some people just couldn’t figure it out and I had some really funny forms sent in. We still had the paper registration- for those who haven’t yet upgraded.
I did realize today that this will be the first Vacation Bible School without my mother being involved somewhere. I remember several Vacation Bible Schools that she directed when I was a child. I miss her.
So, if you do not hear from me, it is because I will be busy and then exhausted by the end of the week; however, it will be worth it all. I think working with children is a bit more different than working with other age groups. You are always willing to see the results instantly, and pray to see them, but most of the time you know that you are working for just the possibility of a future result.
I believe the great hope of anyone who works with children is that one day, when the time comes and the decision is being weighed, there is just too much truth to push away, making the wrong choice.
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