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I want a shirt that says “I survived VBS” on the front and “VBS Rocks” on the back. I just survived another week as VBS director and lived to tell the story. The awesome part is it’s a good story.

Thought I’d reflect a bit on my week before it leaves my brain.

First off - my kids and many of the children who’s parents were volunteers learned a valuable lesson on service. They got a look at VBS not just from the perspective of a child having an awesome time but of the work and mission of it.

They got to paint, decorate, color. They were there early and late and brought work home to do. They invited their friends, catching on to the mission of sharing the gospel.

So not only did they have a fun time, they had an opportunity to serve and be a part of it in another way as well. Hopefully as they grow they will learn the importance of serving God and not just coming to church to be catered to.

I pray this will be a lesson learned early because I know I have followed my own parents and grandparents example in this and now I’m passing on the torch and praying they run with it!

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