I asked Meredith Suits, our Children’s Director, to write this week’s Pastoral Notes.
About a month and a half ago, I wrote the Pastoral Notes and shared some details about what we were hoping Cornerstone’s first vacation Bible school would be like, and I’m happy to report that thanks to your prayers, the generosity of so many in our congregation, and the Lord’s faithful provisions, we had a wonderful three days.
Each night, we had at least 28 children, 17 adult volunteers, and 14 youth volunteers. Our volunteers filled a variety of roles— welcoming the children and parents each night, leading children in music, games, and crafts, serving food, performing skits, and giving lots of high-fives and encouragement. The “Run the Race” theme was fun for the kids, who wore team sweatbands all week as they learned about the ways we as Christians can persevere in our race and find strength and support not only from the Bible but also from our fellow Christians who are running alongside us.
Ellie Terrell and I saw lots of smiles and laughter each night, and even when plans changed due to weather, we felt so encouraged by our volunteers and parents who were flexible and upbeat. It was certainly extra special to be together as a ministry— parents, teachers, and children— because we have missed so much time together over the past year. We pray that the Lord would continue to work in the hearts and minds of our Cornerstone children and that they would enjoy the teaching and fellowship during VBS and in all our children’s ministry programs.
I cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are to you as a congregation— many of you prayed faithfully for VBS, donated money, supplies and food, gave up hours of your time to lead and serve our children, or simply encouraged us as we planned something we had never done before. I can look back at the planning that began in late February and trace the ways that God provided for VBS through the people of this church, and your service to our children will have lasting impacts on their souls and on the Church at large.
Sincerely,
Meredith Suits