Tuesday, August 12, 2008

One More Thing

Hello VBS folks! One more thing before we say farewell to VBS 2008. The kids and the offering from the Unity Service raised $495.40 for the Junction! Amazing!
Pray that the Junction becomes a place where God works miracles in the lives of our College Corner youth and community!

Sunsets on VBS 2008

Hello folks! We had are final meeting last night and looked over the feedback forms. The majority said the VBS was a great time and should be more than 3 nights. Many forms commented that we need more something more for the teens. We have decided to go forward with 4 nights next year and we will address the teen issues in prayer until our first meeting in 2009.
We set some things in stone for future VBS events so that we will avoid future confusion on some basic logistics:
  • Community VBS will always be on the first week of August
  • it will always be from 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Unity Service will always be 11am-noon
  • VBS Praise Team open practice will always be on Sunday one week before VBS starts
  • The alternative site in case of rain will always be the Methodist Church
  • We will always play loud music, sing, dance, have fun while exalting Jesus
  • Ground Hog Day is the official start of Community VBS planning

As the sun sets on the kids summer fun I want to say thank you and God bless for all your help and prayers!

20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. - Ephesians 3

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Hello folks! Our teen helpers/roadies loaded up the sound equipment and put the stage away and thus ended VBS 2008. The weather was super, the kids were great, the shepherds were happy adn the teens did a great job. The Praise Team rocked the Grove with heavenly tunes and many un-churched kids heard the good news of Jesus Christ! Thanks everyone for making this a great VBS. May God richly bless all and continue to heal our friend Will. I look forward to seeing you all at the Unity Service on Sunday!
Let me shout God's name with a praising song, Let me tell his greatness in a prayer of thanks.
- Psalm 69:30 MSG

Friday, August 8, 2008

Fun Times & Serious Times

Hello folks! God has blessed us with some of the most beautiful weather that I can remember for this time of year in the Ohio Valley! He is truly an awesome God! The kids are having a great time as they run wild through Sonworld. I continue to sense that God is connecting the lesson themes, of choosing Jesus and forgiveness, to the kids hearts in a very deep way. And not just the little kids but the many un-churched teens that are helping as well.
We will continue to pray that God touch our friend Will in very deep way also. Let us ask God to stop the bleeding in Will's brain and help him bounce back from this unfortunate accident. Keep those that were with him when the accident occurred in prayer as well, pray that they not be crushed by guilt but find God and His mercy in coping with their many emotions resulting from this incident. Let's keep Will, his sister and his parents in our prayers as we have a great time on our last night of VBS!

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15 NLT



Thursday, August 7, 2008

Great Start!

Hello folks! Not only was the weather great but so was the start of this years VBS! I have to admit pirate Gary over in Doubloon Lagoon had the best costume in all of Sonworld! The VBS Praise Team did a great job as well as Mary and all the teen helpers. I sensed a wonderful move of the Holy Spirit during the closing program. God's presence felt like a wonderful breeze blowing upon the children! He is truly an awesome God. Let us sing His praise tonight as we gear-up for day 2! See ya there!
Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. - Psalm 22:3 NLT

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Ready or Not, Here They Come!

Hello folks! It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood and it is VBS day 1! Please pray for the registration people so that things go smoothly for them. Also encourage all shepherds to see Dave for a daily devotional handout. Direct your shepherds up to the registration area so the kids can easily connect and the parents can meet the shepherds as well. Pray for the VBS Praise Team and the each centers leaders. Pray that all the kids receive all the goodness and power God has for them! See ya tonight!
And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.”- John 12:32 NLT

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

National Weather Forecast for College Corner

  • Tonight...Mostly cloudy this evening...then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming light northwest winds after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
  • Wednesday...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
  • Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • Thursday Night...Clear. Lows around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • Friday...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
  • Friday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
  • Saturday Through Sunday...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.

Rain, Rain Go Away!

Hello everyone! We are one day away from VBS! The rain has set in for today but they are calling for a nice afternoon on Wednesday and slight chance of showers after that. Let's pray for good weather but in case it doesn't let up our rain site is the Methodist Church. Thanks to all for being involved this year and to Pastor Mick if we have to invade his church!
17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
- Ephesians 1