VBS 2012!

 the stage

 the plane daddy made out of cardboard.

 snacks

baggage claim.

what a week!
when i volunteered to be in charge of crafts this year, i had no idea what to expect.
i learned so much this past week about myself, kids, and life in general.

the craft room

i found myself sitting at work counting down the hours until it was time for VBS.
and when it was time for the kids to go home, i was bummed.

here is what i learned at VBS:

• it's not about the number of kids in attendance; it's about letting kids learn about Jesus.
• kids are always watching. we should always be an example to them in our actions and our speech.
• the creativity in a child's mind is endless and surprising.
• little girls love feathers.
• sandart will always be the coolest craft ever.

when my last class left last night, i thanked them and one of the boys turned around and said,

"no, thank you for setting out the projects for us."

it took all i had not to cry. it was so sweet and unexpected.


God also used this week to bring me into conversations with people i had otherwise not known.
i found myself on my knees asking for forgiveness by night three because of judgements i had made about some people.
just because we form an opinion of someone doesn't mean we know the whole situation.
it was a hard pill to swallow, but i am so grateful to the Lord for showing me my faults.

this week was such a learning experience for me.
the previous years i worked VBS, i was in the office, so i didn't interact with the kids.
to be honest, i don't want to work the office anymore.
i want to work in crafts so i can meet all of the kids and learn even more from them in years to come.



here are some of the crafts we made this week at VBS:

 DAY 1: "amazing wonders aviation" bracelets.

 DAY 2: airplanes made out of jumbo popsicle sticks.

 DAY 3: "ABC" keychains.
(ABC's of salvation - a: admit // b: believe // c: confess)

 DAY 4: tissue-paper crosses. (aka: biggest mess ever!)

DAY 5: sandart. this was by far the kids' favorite craft.

this week was so wonderful.
the lack of sleep to prepare was totally worth it when a little girl looked up at me and exclaimed,

"this is so much fun, like SO much fun!"

i love kids. i love teaching kids. and i love teaching them about Jesus.

i can't wait for VBS 13!