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SKY!

Last week was quite a week!  Being on a committee in charge of VBS is a lot of work, but after it's all said and done, I have to say it's worth it.  We had a fantastic week learning to TRUST GOD!  On Sunday, we had our children's program where the kids sang the songs from the week.  The music was awesome this year - a mix of new theme songs, worship songs, and old gospels and hymns like "I'll Fly Away" and "Christ Arose."

After the program, we always have a meal and activities outside on the church campus.  Cambry couldn't stop talking about the cotton candy (you know, like clouds), and Caiden had fun with the organized activities - especially the water balloon toss.  It was such a great day!

Now that swimming lessons, wheat harvest, and VBS are all over, it's time to begin the slow, relaxing portion of our summer!

We had about 75 kids during the week - there were probably
about 65 there on Sunday.  This song is "You, You, You"
That's why they are pointing.
Myra and Delaney spent the week in the nursery
together.  They were supposed to be
hugging each other, but unfortunately,
it looks like Delaney is strangling Myra!

This will be one of those great 8th grade graduation pictures someday!
Caiden, Ty, Jacob (or Timothy), Logan Sterk, and Timothy (or Jacob).
How happy are they?
The water balloon toss

Delaney somehow snagged this bat from one of the
games and did not part with it all afternoon!  She
likes to jump - which is what she's doing in
this picture.
It was a good kite-flying day!
Jenna, Addison, and Delaney discussing the afternoon

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