VBS

It's that time of the year again!  I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most intelligent, creative, and resourceful young adults that I have ever come in contact with in the planning and preparation for VBS. It takes a lot to "wow" me, but they did. Certainly they have an excellent supervisor, Iris Soutar, but to watch them handle each detail: Bible lessons, arts and crafts, decorations and preparation of the venue, the incorporation of deaf culture, skits, planning and food prep was amazing. 

This VBS is particularly interesting because it includes deaf and hard of hearing persons as instructors as well as students.  I like that they are willing to be inclusive and to serve an under-served community.  Most of the children attending will be from other communities and many, if not most, of them will be un-churched.  Of course I love it when the church really acts like the church.  A VBS of this magnitude is challenging and costly but with willing hearts and hands do-able.  This has been the week of prayerful preparation.  I will update you as our week progresses.

SIDE NOTE:  Ok, if you read my blog "FRAZZLED", I mentioned that one of my pet peeves about Jamaica was that people burned garbage.  Well, one of our skits for VBS called for garbage bags and when I mentioned that I would purchase them I was told how expensive they were and they weren't necessary.  Ahhh!  I made the connection immediately.  It's most cost effective to burn!  I am reminded of how much I take for granted.