Earlier this week I wrote an e-mail to the church about what great things were happening at VBS. I also placed a post here that shared some of my stories from when I was a kid. Anyway, several have responded to one of these messages or the either, and now I want to share with you one that I thought was just awesome. It comes from one of our volunteers who is out serving each evening. Two things I’ll share. First, think of the blessing of someone with a heart like this teaching and leading the kids of FCC. Second, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
Here’s what was written (shared only by permission)
“I love the VBS experience and am glad to be a helper! These children are such a blessing! I started writing some thoughts down about VBS. There are so many different experiences we each are having, and this hardly touches the tip of the iceberg but I just thought I’d share a snapshot of my thoughts and observations. I hope you don’t mind. There is no need to share with anyone else. I just wanted you share with you how God is working in (and developing) each of us, according to His purpose.”
“This past Sunday, Vacation Bible School started (6-8:15) and I am a helper in one of the rooms. We have 21 kids – a nice mix of boys and girls, and they are great! Each one of the children has become very special to me. As one of the helper bees, it’s going to be hard on me when Friday comes and VBS is over…probably harder on me then the kids. There parents should be very proud of them, I am.”
“There’s one little boy who reminds me of the cartoon character Simon, at least I think that’s the character. He is a super intelligent boy who is also sweet, sensitive, and very compassionate. He has 17 imaginary friends! That’s impressive. I’m a little concerned as he grows older, his peers won’t understand him and may start to see him as a nerd, and he isn’t (is anyone?) – his heart is as gentle and as tender as I’ve ever seen in a little boy. God has big plans for this little guy. So, I pray He will continue to watch over him. “
“Another little boy who is special to me reminds me of a future football player, or some type of athlete. He has a perfectly round head, is stocky, and is an all around boys, boy. He, too, is a sensitive and compassionate person. He goofed on his art project last night and asked if he could have another one to take home and fix because the kids in his neighborhood make fun of him and everything he does, and he’s just getting tired of being made of fun. (Of course, I got him another craft to take home). Kids (people, in general) can be so mean to each other. Why are we like that, God?”
“Then there are the little girls. We know little girls are sweet, intelligent, compassionate, and orderly; these little girls are no exception to that rule and most of them like to be helpers, too. When snack time is finished, they are very quick to start cleaning their tables AND the other tables. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see some of the boys help, too. It’s not that little boys aren’t taught to do these things, it just seems to be a harder lesson to get through to little boys. It’s something I’ll never understand, but God does – Thank you, God. One thing I do know, regardless of gender, they look forward to a little TLC and at least one band-aid.”
I could go on and on about our experiences… there certainly is much more to say and this hardly scratches the surface, but these are the few things on my heart and mind so I’ll leave it here for now.”
God is Good!
