Amazing!!!

Wow, what an amazing week of VBS!  It was truly a gift to be a part of the energy, the music, the stories, and the KIDS!

Did you know that our VBS children donated 1,620 pounds of protein?  That is over $4,000 worth of food that Seven Loaves can now purchase which equals to be 18,000 pounds of food.  That is how you TURN UP your faith in the community!!!

I believe that the focus of all our ministries should first be on Jesus and then be on the children who are entering the doors.  It is very easy in ministry to focus on numbers and decorations, yet we work very hard in our office to focus on what is really important.

This week it was a volunteer that helped me see this.   In the weeks before VBS we had several volunteer work days, and we would have groups painting, groups sorting, and the music team would be practicing.  One member of our music team pulled me aside and told me what a blessing it was to be a part of the music.  Her sister had just been diagnosed with Cancer and her treatments were to start the week of VBS.   She shared that being able to sing and dance with the children and help tell the story of Jesus helped her so much.  It is really hard to be in a bad mood when you are singing and dancing, “Your grace, there’s nothing like Your grace, Jesus, there’s nothing like Your grace and I can’t stop my lips from singing, I can’t stop my voice from shouting, About your love, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted Jesus, You’re better than the best thing.”  VBS was a blessing for her and her family.  It gave them perspective on how the story that we learned so much about WE are a part of.  We are now the ones telling the story and living out the example of Christ.  Her time and gifts were shared with so many children and if they are anything like the kids at my house the music is still being sung every day!

I am very thankful and blessed that VBS was full of welcoming volunteers, loving children, hard working youth, and a church and children’s staff that was 100% supportive. Thank you for sharing your children with us!!!

See you this weekend,

Kim