Gratitude, Security, and VBS part 2

As I write, the team is outside in the hot weather digging out drainage ditches, sorting clothing, mowing the lawn, installing insulation, - I must admit I am fighting a little guilt. Here I sit in the air conditioned sanctuary writing a blog post! It's difficult being a wordsmith :-).

Our team had a special time last night debriefing yesterday's events. We made some changes and additions to our VBS and anticipate an even better day today. We are praying some of the Happy Church kids will bring friends today.

Shannon Hart (one of our HS leaders) shared a devotional w/ the team on gratitude. In the devotional, she took time to challenge our team to be thankful for friends and family in our lives. So, we took a moment and went around the circle - each person saying someone they are really thankful for. A few students, who shall remain nameless, began to cry as they mentioned a mom, dad, grandpa, brother, sister, or friend who means a lot to them. Some of you got mentioned ;-). It was a special time of realizing how important relationships are in our lives.

This morning, as mentioned, we have been hard at work on campus here at the Happy Church. There were lots of odd jobs for our team to help out with. In about a half hour the shuttles will leave to go pick up children in community. If you find a moment, pray for energy, love, and wisdom to flow from our team.

Mike & Connie Tabor celbrate their wedding anniversary today. If you are friends with them - be sure to send them a congrats.

It might be helpful for you to know that all of the male leaders (Adults, HS, & Tabor Men) did have a security meeting last night. We deduced that the perimeter is very safe and our team is well protected (all of that is code language for: we ate oreos, milk, and had a toast to 5 years of security meetings at the Happy Church). This is a yearly tradition for the male leaders and is always a memory.

The team is all doing well. Spirits are high. Unity is strong. Health is good. Armpits smell.

Thanks for your prayers and encouragement.