Yesterday my children and I were watching television when one of those funny wireless commercials came on. It was the one about being on vacation and not getting the call that the family was headed to a nude beach on accident. Well, in my family no question is off limits so my eight year old was full of them... "Why would anyone want to go naked on the beach?" "Wouldn't you get sunburned?" "Do you think they put sunscreen on their behinds?" You get the point....
Well I tried the route of "In other countries they do things differently." But my 5 year old piped up and stated that he thought it was inappropriate to be naked in front of other people. The statement was an interesting one because it was such a big word, I wondered if he even knew what it meant.
We discussed what it meant to be inappropriate and I was impressed and his ability to articulate what that means to a five year old. He was right on. I walked away with a clearer understanding that my kids are listening. They do hear the lessons I try to get across, and even when it appears that no one is home, they are.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Camp Reflections
We finished up Kids' Camp Sunday this weekend with a packed house. Our final number for children attending the camp was 959! We ask children to bring their parents to church with them on Sunday and receive their camp shirts. It was an awesome weekend seeing so many new faces.
I had a volunteer stop and talk to me about how impressed he was with our camp and how it was run. He made the statement that he could tell we were "supported from the top down." I had to stop and think about what that meant exactly, but he hit the nail on the head. I have never been involved with a project in which every single person on staff took such a large role in reaching the final product.
There is no way we could pull off a production the size of camp without the support of our staff and interns. I hope that each of them knows how much I appreciate their hard work and support. As we grow as a church, my hope is that our children's ministry team will be able to take on more of the duties and relieve some of the stress camp takes on other departments. Our team took this opportunity to grow together and I am excited about what the future holds in Valley Kids.
Along with our incredible staff, the volunteers at CCV blew me away! There were countless individuals who met weekly for the months leading up to camp, gave generous financial support, and helped out with camp itself. We had over 300 volunteers helping to make this event possible. God took this opportunity to really show me how unique and wonderful people are. It was an honor meeting so many new and wonderful people.
And finally, the reason we do this... the kids. The children coming to camp had such a wonderful experience. There is nothing like the feeling of 400 children in one room worshipping, participating in dramas, and having a great time with you. It is an honor to serve God.
I had a volunteer stop and talk to me about how impressed he was with our camp and how it was run. He made the statement that he could tell we were "supported from the top down." I had to stop and think about what that meant exactly, but he hit the nail on the head. I have never been involved with a project in which every single person on staff took such a large role in reaching the final product.
There is no way we could pull off a production the size of camp without the support of our staff and interns. I hope that each of them knows how much I appreciate their hard work and support. As we grow as a church, my hope is that our children's ministry team will be able to take on more of the duties and relieve some of the stress camp takes on other departments. Our team took this opportunity to grow together and I am excited about what the future holds in Valley Kids.
Along with our incredible staff, the volunteers at CCV blew me away! There were countless individuals who met weekly for the months leading up to camp, gave generous financial support, and helped out with camp itself. We had over 300 volunteers helping to make this event possible. God took this opportunity to really show me how unique and wonderful people are. It was an honor meeting so many new and wonderful people.
And finally, the reason we do this... the kids. The children coming to camp had such a wonderful experience. There is nothing like the feeling of 400 children in one room worshipping, participating in dramas, and having a great time with you. It is an honor to serve God.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Kids' Camp Day 1
Day 1 - 803 children ages 4 - 5th grade attended their first day at our Big Top circus. The experience was unbelievable. The energy in the room could literally be felt. Have 400 + kids screaming back the bible verse Phillipians 4:13, "I can do everything through him who gives me strength," was truly a powerful moment.
Today we set the stage for the camp, introducing the idea of BIG dreams. Children were inspired to dream big and imagine a future with purpose.
Today we set the stage for the camp, introducing the idea of BIG dreams. Children were inspired to dream big and imagine a future with purpose.
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