VBS Sunday

A couple weeks ago our church participated in the tradition of Vacation Bible School (VBS).  This was Audrey's first year to attend.  She was super excited to be a part of this.  I think she felt like a big kid and kind of felt like she was going to school.

Kymberly was an awesome big sister and took her to and from VBS every day and took care of her in the afternoons.  She was a HUGE help to us and made it possible for Audrey to attend without Josh or me having to miss any work.  Because I work from home on Fridays I was able to go see the closing rally and hear them sing all their songs and watch their photo slideshow.  It was great to see ... I got to see Kymberly in her element of being a youth leader and see Audrey interact with the preschool kids and play and have fun singing songs and dancing.

Sunday morning all the kids who attended VBS showed the congregation what they learned.  Audrey was a bit shy to be up on stage; she watched her friend Hannah the whole time to know what to do.  Annie was allowed to go up on stage and sing with the big kids.  Annie knows all the songs and dances too.  

I hear from the youth (middle school and high school students) how much VBS meant to them as little kids; it makes me really happy that Audrey gets to attend and be a part of such an outstanding program that is held in such high regard.  

Here are some photos from VBS Sunday.

Audrey waving while she and the kids wait for church to start.  (It's the 9 am service; I think they'd rather be sleeping)

Tina telling the congregation about VBS

"Gonna say yeah yeah yeah yeah yes to vuh uvh vuh vuh VBS"

"Yes to the best thing, JESUS IS LORD!"

Everybody get down let me hear you say
(whispered) Y E S to VBS

Dios Nos Ama
God Loves You!

Priceless....

drum pics
Originally uploaded by Christsstar

PDP Platinum Tobacco Burst Drum Kit: $1400
Zildjian A Custom Cymbals: $700
Hardware: $300
Cowbell: $25
Drink Holder: $15
Countless Drumsticks: $6/pair

Finding a hobby and Niche in church: PRICELESS!

When we moved to the new house and instantly had lots of extra room and no shared walls, Josh bought himself a drumset. He's played a little here and there since high school, but never owned his own kit.

He did lots of reading and research and found the pieces that he needed/wanted to make his kit work for him. He watches oodles of youtube videos to get ideas. He is constantly reading about technique.

He is a 100% self-taught drummer. He's committed to being the best he could be.

At our church membership class he announced that he likes to play the drums. Pastor Mike immediately passed Josh's name on to the new worship leader. After some auditions and some practices with the band and prayer, Josh started playing drums in the church. It started as 1 Sunday every few weeks and has grown so that he's the primary drummer at the church.

He gets comments almost weekly about how animated he is and how much people enjoy watching him play. How he helps bring others into a worshipful spirit and mindset.

Through his involvement on the worship team, he has met some great Christian men and has begun forming friendships. Brian is his first real Christian friend. He has seen God at work. He has deepened his love for the Lord.

His primary music is now the worship music that he practices for church. He runs to it. Listens to it in the car. Throws on the Christian radio station in the car, or the Christian music channel on the TV. His first reaction to a difficult scenario now is to pray. His parenting styles now include time for prayer and advising the kids to pray about their paths.

He is challenging me and convicting me in certain areas of my life.

He has been transformed into a strong spiritual leader for our family.

It's been so neat to be close to the transformation and watch it happen.

Praise God for our drumset.