The weekend got crazy and I didn't finish my updates on VBS. Thursday went very well and during the service, 40 or 50 kids came forward to either pray, be baptized or answer the call to some sort of ministry. My son, Tanner, was among them. I am always proud of him when he makes that kind of bold decision without wanting my "permission". God is slowly shaping him into the man He wants him to be.
Game 5, Friday, was the most exciting. After a long week, lack of sleep, body aches and everything else that goes with this kind of work, I was feeling a little down that I hadn't seen more fruit from our labors. (note my selfish focus) Well, when we got to the service at the end of the night, I knew there were going to be a couple of baptisms, but when they announced that there were going to be 41 I was floored!! Being privileged to see 41 people get baptized made every thing else worth the price that had been paid. I especially got overwhelmed when Tanner was announced and was cheered for by most of those in attendance. Then his friend that came with us the whole week was baptized and I just gave up trying not to cry tears of joy.
So, was all the work worth it? Absolutely!!
I am looking forward to next years VBS already!!
Praise be to God!!
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