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What's on my kidmin to do list this week? June 4, 2017


Seems like the weeks are flying by! This week is all about momentum.  VBS is 2 weeks away and we have gotten so much done yet so much more to be done but I refuse to worry or stress.  Telling kids about Jesus is more important that bulletin paper, glue, tape, foam and paint.  Yes I love those things and making things is lots of fun.  Changing the environment for VBS is very important. Yet I must keep the main thing the main thing.  My relationship with Jesus comes FIRST. Why? Because I can do nothing without Him. He does it through me. This is not my VBS, or my ministry (although I often use those terms) it is His.  He chooses to use me to do it and I'm so glad of that!

On to the to do list:

Sunday: Day of rest. I have only to teach Sunday school but after that I took a nap. I felt so refreshed this morning. God knew what He was doing when he required rest.

Monday: Working on VBS today. Finishing some decorations and planning.

Tuesday: Lead VBS training in the evening

Wednesday: Teaching Wednesday night PowerSource group. We are doing a unit on David and the Psalms.  I really want to make some life size visuals but I'm running out of time and can't find the designs I want. I'm still praying for God to give me a lightbulb moment and the energy to get something done.

Thursday: Planning for tomorrow.

Friday: PIT Crew Orientation and Workshop.  We have at least 3 new kids joining the team.  I really need to be organized for this one! I've done it before so I have old notes to go on but I have to older kids that are going to lead part of it. (reproducing myself!) It's gonna be awesome!

Saturday: Our first of two VBS decorating days. We will concentrate on the stage, foyer and hallways. Next week will be setting up the stations.


It's a busy week as usual. I see some down time here and there. I need it.

I'm praying for all the VBS's around the world this summer that wherever God is lifted up, He will reward us and bring new children (and adults) into His kingdom.

Jesus be glorified!

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