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| Our teachers were fabulous! |
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| Team Japan had special Spy Headbands! |
I cannot say enough to express how grateful we are for all the volunteers who poured out so many hours in service for Christ and furthering His Kingdom.
When you think about people who, for many, have worked a full day at their job or home, and then come to gulp down a quick meal between 5:15--5:45, be prepped and in their position by 6:00, and serve children all night, and then clean up afterwards sometimes past 9:00--that is a serious undertaking!
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| Matt leading a quick discussion or large group time-out? |
Why would people do such a thing?
Because they have understood what Christ accomplished for them on the cross. Because they have understood what Christ purchased for them with His own blood.
Look at 1 John 2:2
"He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world."
If a person is truly captivated by the Jesus of the cross--that He took on their guilt and poured out His blood as the only acceptable sacrifice to God for the entire package of their own personal sins--that person also understands that the same salvation was on it's way to others as it made it's way to them. There are people young and old, near and far, broken and prideful, moral and immoral, some with more visible sins and some with more hidden sins, all deserving God's wrath--yet being offered grace, mercy, and reconciliation through Christ. That's what it means "the sins of the whole world." His grace was sufficient for all!
This past week, not only did our volunteers cover their areas of VBS with excellence, but they also had so much joy, enthusiasm, and grace for others. It is a beautiful thing and takes a special group of people sacrificing much of their own free time to work together in proclaiming the saving message of Christ to the next generation.
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| Have I mentioned how great our volunteers were? Even Craig! (jk) |
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| Can't do without the snow cones! |
There were many decisions made to follow Christ and many children desiring baptism as well. Now, we must do the difficult and costly follow-up as parents continue to disciple their children and teach them diligently the ways of the Lord. We are extremely careful not to manipulate children in "making a decision." But we also do not want to fail to proclaim the urgency and weightiness in their need to respond to the gospel. We desire for many children and families to come to a full saving knowledge of the truth. Therefore, we faithfully clarify and simplify communicating the work of Christ on the cross and the saving gospel message to them consistently.
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| Wednesday Night is Family Fun Night with bounces, snow cones, and free meals! |
So nearly a hundred volunteers pieced together our VBS this year performing all sorts of small and large duties. And everything was woven together skillfully by our team of ladies (Kathryn Plumlee, Kerri Bowman, Darla Rogers, and Jamie Lynch) and our VBS coordinator, Katie Wallace.
We had wonderful teaching, snacks, games, and crafts that all tied in to our theme "The One True God." Our children were cared for by an incredible group of people who desire to see Christ formed in their lives. Again, we cannot thank our many volunteers enough for all their time, effort, sacrifice, and hard work.
Sankie P. Lynch
Pastor of Families
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