We had VBS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There were three separate LDS families who came with their children. Some moms stayed and some did other things while their kids stayed and played. We did Bible stories each day with a craft, songs, games and snacks. One mom graciously came and brought snacks for all three days which was an answer to prayer because I did not feel like I had the energy and time to tackle that too.
But after the first day the other teachers (two other moms in my small group) stayed and I fed them (and their children) lunch to thank them for helping. Then on Wednesday another mom decided to bring lunch for everyone. Then again on Thursday the act was repeated! We all sat outside underneath the big poplar trees eating at our craft tables in the shade with the kids eating, chatting, and playing around us.
It was a beautiful picture of Acts 2:42, in mini form: 'And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.' and verse 26, 'And day by day, attending the temple together and bring bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts'. We all sat and prayed together, broke bread together, read the Word together, and taught our children how to love Jesus more. I pray some seeds were planted among the LDS folks who attended. An emphasis on first we are saved, then works are born because of our love for the Savior. Jesus loved us first in spite of our sin. We can't be our own savior! Sigh. It saddens me to think about the hopelessness of me being my own savior. Especially after the last seven days when I think God really was impressing on me that I am so pitifully sinful and can't do anything about it . . . only Christ can. Praise the Lord! Oh, but I love Him so . . . .
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