VBS day 1 is complete!

Wow, do we have a great group of kids (and co-workers!) 

 

We have prepared much for these three days of VBS, and so we were more than ready to get going this morning.  Kris did a great job of leading our song time, and, of course, Kevin was his usual engaging self.  The kids like the theme and are getting into the festive atmosphere. 

 

I was in the nursery this morning, so I didn't get a complete idea of what happened in other places.  As is often the case, there were some hard transitions from being with mom to being with us, especially since some of these children really do not have any other situations where they are gone from their parents...if you live in the bush, chances are, there aren't all that many day care or babysitting options nearby.  But we all worked together and showed love to them.  I certainly know what it is like to have a child go somewhere where he does not want to be.  And it all worked out. 

 

Gary was in charge of the games today.  Lori does water games tomorrow, and I do carnival games Sunday.  Kris does crafts each day, and Kevin does the lesson each day.  Please pray for all of us to be diligent in our areas and love these children well.  Also, please pray for us as we have time in the afternoon with the teenagers, and we are doing ladies' night with the women on Saturday (I am leading that up...we have a mix of teaching and games...sounds weird, but I think it should work!)

 

Also, keep praying for Dennis as he leads the adults.  And, for Joey as he keeps us all sane around here...he has put himself in charge of breakfast, and no one has even thought about arguing with him.