Monthly Archives: August 2009

Attendance is climbing at our Vacation Bible School.

When I first volunteered to work with this program, I wasn’t sure how many 6-10 year olds we would find in the summer.  When the first day saw 10 kids, I was satisfied.  That would be a good start.  The second day we saw a few more and today we hit 19 in attendance.  I would be quite satisfied with that amount.  It suits the staff well and lets all of them work together. 

Having said that, we could still take a few more.  To encourage that we let those who invited friends receive a special reward — a spoonful of gum balls, as many as they can get.  Seems they like that idea.  If you look in the picture below you can see the bowl filled with gum balls.  We place them in a plastic bag (sanitary and all that!!) and the kids can eat them on the way home.

The good news of Jesus is becoming clearer for the “campers” as the week progresses.  Two more days.  We have been well served by those who are serving during these days.  That has included those who directly work with the children, and also those who make food, pray, prepare decoration and a thousand other little details that make this work.  THANK YOU!!

Our second day of Vacation Bible School.  More children joined us today.  The craft was an exquisite use of jello and fruit leather.  The craft allowed you to “see” into a rock.  All in an effort to remind us that we are “protected by God.”

My wife,  Jill, and I are involved in a Vacation Bible School this week.  One camper thought this was going to be  full week of camping, and not just a few hours a day.  She enjoyed the few hours and plans on being back tomorrow.  Others to meet new friends!  So, the first day and 10 campers – we expect more tomorrow!

We tried out fishing (with licorice, a bread stick, gummy worm and fish cookie) and building a framed Bible verse. 

Fun!!

I had great fun today.  On a usual Saturday before I preach I take my sermon notes and prepare a computer presentation.  For each sermon series I start with a template first slide.  The rest are usually simple outlines of the points of the sermon.

Today I tried a little something new.  With custom animation and slide transitions hopefully the graphics will make a point that complements my sermon. 

Which makes the point that people learn in many different.  And to set things up so that learning styles can be accommodated is important in any generation.  So, come tomorrow morning, you might want to come if you are in the area.  11:00 at the Kindersley Alliance Church we’ll venture into Psalm 103!