What a week!

What a week!  We just finished up Babylon VBS 2012 last night.  It was very special to see God working in our church family and the many visitors that were in attendance.  This was an exhausting week but it was very rewarding. Lots of pictures were taken throughout our time in Babylon and my brother made the pictures into a slide show.  He did such a great job and the children seemed to really enjoy seeing themselves on the big screen.  Our pastor was Daniel this week.  He did an amazing job making each of us feel like we were back in bible times experiencing his trials and triumphs.  We even got to learn a little rap under his direction.  All of our leaders stepped up and really helped make a positive impact on these children’s lives.  From the tribe leaders/assistants to the Market Place volunteers, we felt as if we were truly in Babylon.  The children loved making meaningful crafts and enjoyed delicious snacks all the while sharing about the one true God.  Through nightly donations, we were able to gather many items for our back pack ministry.  I believe we almost filled our lion box up to the very top!  Each night, 1 or more children prayed.  Daily, children got up and said bible verses.  The kids were excited to be there and you could feel it.  One couldn’t help but get emotional on the last night, seeing the children standing in the front, singing their hearts out to Jesus.  When they sang Amazing Grace, I saw many teary eyed mamas.  I know my children were sad for the week to be over!

my silly boy who insisted on wearing his tribe bandura around his head!