Dylan: Daddy, you don't have to
worry about getting sick anymore.
Jason (who recently had a kidney
transplant): Why's that?
Dylan: Because I prayed to God in
the prayer box at Vacation Bible School that you wouldn't get sick anymore.
Jason: 
😢
😢
Pastor (during praise time): What have you seen God
doing this week?
Jalen: My mom and my Mark got
married! (hugs “his” Mark)
Vacation Bible School—a phrase that
sends shivers down the spines of children’s ministry directors and causes church
school janitors to stock up on cleaning supplies—has been an awesome blessing at
our church this week. For dad’s like Jason and Mark, and those of us privileged
to be helping out this week, the words of Matthew 21:15-16 come to mind:
So [the chief priests and teachers
of the Law] asked Jesus, “Do you hear what [the children] are saying?”
“Indeed! I do,” answered Jesus. “Haven't
you ever read this scripture? ‘You have trained children and babies to offer
perfect praise.’?”
Our theme for VBS is God’s Heroes.
For me, children like Dylan and Jalen are heroes of the faith. Such complete trust
in God, that reaches the depth of their souls, empowering and strengthening
them, is enviable and inspiring. Shall we join the children in giving praise to
God for all that He is doing?
Be encouraged!
Pam
