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                          Sisters!

Getting ready to sing!

I still remember going to VBS at First Baptist Katy as Ms. Julie's guest - I am pretty sure I was in 3rd or 4th grade and I was in her class or wanted to be! The week was full of flannel board stories, crafts and songs! If you don't know what a flannel board story is, click HERE to learn about Jonah! In fact, I still have one of my crafts and it is hanging in my kitchen today. We glued on different beans and I am sure they represented something. Sadly I don't remember what now. What I do remember is the closing talk and Dr. Wisdom sharing the gospel. My heart was pounding so fast and I knew that God was speaking to me. They called people forward to come and pray. I wasn't sure I wanted to go up at first because I was worried what my friends might think, but then my heart kept pounding more and more. So I got up and walked down the front to find Ms. Julie and prayed with her. In my memory that is the moment I accepted God's gift of salvation and became a believer. I was so excited to be with him and not to be left behind. Summers following this we transitioned to Backyard Bible Clubs and VBS faded from the picture but I will always remember that day of VBS and how I felt stepping out and walking forward to accept God's love in my life. Needless to say, VBS has a special place in my life.

My craft from VBS

This past week, my sweet niece and nephew, Jenna and Ben, had VBS at their church. One day I stopped by to take a Sonic drink to my sister. Scarlett was in charge of coordinating volunteers this year...a HUGE undertaking! After I dropped off her drink, I peeked in Ben's class and then saw Jenna too.

Crafting!

Friday night, they had a finale, where the kids sang, there was food, sno-cones, and lots of fun! I am so thankful I live close by so I could attend and encourage and love on the kids as they showed off their DIVINE 9 - fruits of the spirit songs. I'm not gonna lie - the song keeps going through my head - I might have to get it from Scarlett! It is very catchy! I am very thankful that J & B are going to VBS and that they are learning and singing about God from a young age. It makes my heart happy and it makes me proud to see my sister & her husband serve God in unique ways at their church! Even Grammy volunteered this week. :) My favorite was seeing the Divine 9 represented through ART! Enjoy the pictures and have a great Saturday! 

Love, 
Aunt B

Charms and the kids

Artist in action

The Divine 9!