Boomerang Express- VBS 2009

This week has been that WONDERFUL week during each summer when each of us has a great, exciting, and rewarding time. But it is also SO intense, that we are relieved when it's over! Ralph and I had made the commitment months ago to lead the Preschool Snack group ( this group does snacks for approximately 150 preschoolers and 150 teachers ) At that time, Mother was in great health, and we had no idea what we would be experiencing by VBS time. As the time approached and Mother was so ill, our Children's Director made arrangements for someone else to lead the group. We didn't know whether we would be able to work at all--but it turned out that Mother was in Rehab by the time VBS began, so we were able to work after all. (She came home to Kings Bridge Wednesday). Above, is a picture of Pressley at VBS. She had a ball, and really got into the music. Her age group( the 3 year olds ) even got to do "rotations". They moved from their class to art, music, missions, and playground. Below, is Evan's class doing an activity. We really missed Will and Abby this year. They went to their church's VBS earlier in the summer, and had Art Camp this week.

Last night, we had the VBS Family Night Cookout. All the children's families were invited to eat a delicious meal, and then experience the Worship Time that the children have enjoyed all week. This isn't like the Bible School I used to go to when I was a child! They still learn great Bible truths, but it is much more upbeat and fun! Here is our Pastor, Tommy, serving his plate and chatting.....

Pastor Tommy's wife, Elyse, and Sadie, one of our youth, are getting a quick bite to eating before leading the Worship time.....

Here is the entire worship team leading the kids( and adults ) in the "Boomerang Express" song.....

Amy and Evan both had a great time at Family Night-- and showed off their VBS shirts....

Here, Pressley and Evan are doing the motions to "The Boomerang Express" song with the other preschoolers. Pressley really got into the motions!

Today, we had a special surprise-- a baby kangaroo visited "the land down under"!!!! The kids have been learning about all things"Aussie", so Rachel, the baby kangaroo, made an appearance. The kids got to touch her and learn all about kangaroos. They all loved it!!!!!