Thursday, August 2, 2012

VBS x 2 Mt.Eden and Blackford Baptist

This was the week of two VBS. The idea of rest had to be put on the back burner and relying on God's energy and strength was very apparent.

In the mornings we were at Mt.Eden were the kids went on a rotation through stations of bible story, music, snack, recreation, and crafts. The VBS started off with a worship rally to gather the kids and get them pumped for the day. My group along with Tess were the kindergartners down and we had a blast. They spent the week soaking up the lessons about God's amazing power. The mornings ended with another worship rally, music, and prayer.

After finishing up at Mt.Eden and having lunch, the afternoons were spent hanging out with the Blackford youth and preparing for the evening VBS. Blackford's VBS began at 6ish with a worship rally. The kids then went into rotation much like at Mt.Eden. Crafts, snack, music, recreation, and of course Bible story were all run by us and many from Blackford Baptist. Michele and Me were in charge of the music. I feel like a professional VBS song and dance coordinator after that week. The kids loved it though and I wouldn't have traded stations with anyone. The VBS ended with another worship rally, music, and prayer.

Evenings and afternoons were spent hanging out with the Blackford youth, visiting, team time, and some rare relaxation. Overall the week was physically tiring but well worth it.