Unfortunately, we haven't had more children show up to our VBS. Of course, their is a positive side to this. It enables our students to give more special attention to certain kids. I think just about every team member has a Happy Church kid that they have taken a special liking to. I have a friend Dillen who refuses to leave my side. He gives me hugs about every minute and calls me his 'special buddy'.
Like all of us, kids here at the Happy Church are desperate for love and attention. We are priveleged to lavish it upon them for one week!
A few highlights from the past 24 hours:
- Around 35 kids have been attending our VBS each day. Our team has done a great time leading crafts, games, skits, music, snacks, etc.
- We put an extra amount of responsibility and accountability upon our High School student leaders this year. They have done a really good job leading the Jr. High students. Last night, a Jr. High student called out the HS leaders for the fantastic job they are doing leading and modeling.
- We had a woman from the Happy Church share her testimony with our group last night. She was a 15 year drug addict who came to Christ a year and a half ago. God has rescued her from her addiction. She has been sober for 14 months and has led 9 people to Christ since her conversion.
- We participated in more service projects this morning. Jr. High students got to paint. As you can imagine, that is always memorable.
- Pastor Brian got our rental van stuck in a muddy ditch on the side of the road. A stranger w/ a pick up truck came along and towed him out.
We still haven't had any significant illness or injury. Weather has been great. The days have been sunny - the nights have put on some great Lightning displays! From what I can tell, unity is extremely strong. Some of our veterans even commented that this year's team seems to have a special bond that hasn't been a part of previous trips.
After our VBS today, our team plans to go on a special outing. We will travel up the mountain and enjoy some time taking in the view and feeding some wild horses!
Today is Shannon Hart's b-day (one of our HS leaders). Be sure to wish her well!
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
4 comments:
Thank you for your daily posts. We love reading the updates and seeing how God is working through each of you. We are thinking of you often and praying for you continually!
We love getting these updates! Thank you so much for letting us know how the team is doing. It is so encouraging to read what God is doing in Jackson this week!
Praying for the team and the Happy Church kids. We love you Katie!
Great Posts and love to hear the details!! Continuing to pray for you all as you FINISH STRONG! HAPPIEST of birthdays Shanon! Hope it's a great one!
The Ewings
I have some pics I'd like to post for the group....now quite sure about how to do it on this format.
Kathy Hart
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