Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Communion, Y'all, and VBS

So my first month here in College Station has been quite eventful! One of my first Sunday's here I was given the opportunity to lead in communion during the children's eleven o'clock service. This was one of those firsts that you just won't forget. If ever I doubted whether kids should participate in taking the Lord's supper, it has disappeared now. I did my best to tell the story of that last supper with the kids while staying true to the words which were spoken (thank you Constance Cherry). Then, one by one, the kids came up tore and with the help of youth volunteers dipped their bread into the cup. As I watched them, some serious, some giggly, some bouncy, I almost teared up. It was so innocent and pure and just beautiful. What a great welcoming.

This week is Christ UMC's VBS week! It has been such an adventure so far! I am so thankful for all of the volunteers, it would not be possible without them. I have loved getting to know the kids a little more as well as the parents. I can't believe we only have two days left! I'll have to give a recap next week sometime!

That's all for now. "Y'all" check back sometime next week for my next post!