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EVEREST VBS


Directing VBS with my friend Amy is the closest thing I have to a "real" job (outside of the house). So for much of April, May, and the first week of June, my focus is on planning, publicizing, registering kids, and running the program.  I love it!

We just finished up another year, and the theme was EVEREST - holding on to God's mighty power.  Almost 100 children attended this year - the most we've ever had since Amy and I have been directing.  They learned each day that God has the power to provide for us, comfort us, heal us, and love us.  From the director's standpoint, there were definitely ups and downs, but overall, the message was heard.  And hopefully, that message will stick with the kids for a little while - I know the songs will, anyway!  :)



As a 5th grader, Caiden had a short speaking part during the worship service.

After the worship service on Sunday, there were activities for the kids outside.  They always love it - despite the heat!  There was a bounce house obstacle course, water balloons, water dumping (including on me), play snow, snow cones, and a scavenger hunt.  I usually stay out there a little while, but then Amy and I start cleaning up in the church.  It always amazes me that what takes a week to put up, only takes about an hour to tear down!  Thankfully, our families help us out quite a bit with cleaning up.
Hanging out with snow cones and friends
Play snow!
Ladybug!
And now it feels like summer can officially begin!

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