VBS Then, Then, Then and Now

Vacation Bible School has been a favorite of Daniel's since he went back in Kindergarten.  The Theme that year was Colossal Coaster. He had a ball. By the end of the week, he was pretty tuckered, and I was worn out. I thought about how neat it would be to volunteer to help out next year.

Next year came, the theme was Agency D3. He was in first grade, and was so excited. I took him diligently each day, although it was so hard on me. While the thoughts of volunteering was fleeting, I just knew that I'd get back into shape in time to volunteer next year.

Next year, which was last year, came. Not only was I not in shape enough to volunteer, I was not even well enough to take him. I spent the week shedding guilty tears to myself, knowing that I was the only reason he was missing a week that he so looked forward to each summer.

 As VBS time approached this year, I realized, I was well enough to volunteer this year. I was so excited - probably as excited as Daniel was. So, as the days for our Sumerged VBS arrived, Randall joined in, taking a week off of work to volunteer, too....

It was a long, hard week, but we went all week, then to Sunday School where our teacher said he was surprised to see us, figuring I'd be too worn out to be there that day. Not only were we there, we went to VBS Family night that night, getting a chance to hear Daniel sing before the festivities....

 

I'll admit that I nearly didn't make it out to the street with everyone for my aching legs, and that I grouched around, but it was fun, and I did make it.  

 

 

2078 children were registered that week, with an average daily attendance of 1731.

168 children prayed to receive Christ, and we got to see 16 kids baptised that last night.

Praise God!!!  

 

So very thankful for the ability to serve at long last.