Monday - Wednesday, July 11th
Peters Creek Baptist Church
VBS and life in the church
Vacation Bible School has gone very well. Our kids spent late Sunday night transfprming the church into a tropical paradise. I, as the leader only have responsibilities during the opening and the closing. All the other aspects of the VBS are being run by the teens. Each has a day and an area of assignments. And things area going about as well as any STEM VBS we have had.
We have averaged about 20. Which is good in this fishing time of year for Alaskans.
We have had three decisions in three days. Layla, Will, and his brother (his name is escaping me)
We have song time, Bible time, craft time, game time, and some crazy songs that the kids really get into. The local church has been pretty wowed by our kids and all they are doing.
Life in the church is probably one of the most challenging aspects of this trip. We have three rooms for the teens, and all use ONE SHOWER. This means 1 ½ hours in the evenings for the guys and 2+ hours in the morning for the girls. Which equals diminished sleep time.
The team has handles it very well, mainly because of some great volunteer leaders helping in SO many ways, especially in the meals. We have been well fed and well cared for.
Well, more to come in a few days!!
STEM team 2007!
VBS + pictures
Sunday and Canvassing pictures
3 comments:
Thanks so much for the pics. They are fabulous!!! We have been praying for all of you. So glad to hear that some have gotten saved. We will continue to watch and pray for more decisions throughout the week!! Look forward to you coming home, Liz. That snowslide. . . interesting, very interesting!! We love you, Mom and Dad
Hey Pastor Dave,
I already said thanks for the pics, but thought you might want to know how amazing technology is. I view the pics, download the ones I want to my computer, and when using the arm forces Motomail service that allows us to write quick email style letters to Dan, I can upload them from my files and send them off to Dan in Iraq!! From Alaska, to Ohio, to Iraq! Amazing. Here's something I end my letters to Dan with, and I trust may be an encouragement to the STEM team as energy levels begin to wane: The task ahead of you is never as great as the POWER behind you.
Praying for God to work for His glory in all the lives of the STEM team. Judy F.
Please don't be discouraged because your numbers (in attendance) are low. You already have been given proof that the children who are there are the ones who NEED to be there. We rejoice with you in the three (or maybe more now) who have joined the family of Christ because of your faithful labors. Stay strong and courageous in Christ!
The Wilcox Gang
Post a Comment