Wow, its been a great week. We averaged 85 children each day, with 140 total different kids coming to this years VBS. Studio Go, was the theme, and it was not only fun but taught the children scripture as well as service to the Lord.
Thanks to the many workers, prayer team, and those who gave financially to make this years VBS an incredible event.
Check ou this fun link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWFJ_rykyA4
Grace to all,
Pastor Rich <><
James gives us three examples of what faith looks like. Faith bites its lip, by faith we do not gossip, backbite, or harm others by our words rather we build one another up in love and good deed.
Secondly James reminds us that faith will help others, taking the risk of helping orphans and widows or whomever needs our help. It is a risk to step out because it might cost us our pide, our money or even our reputation.
Finally James reminds us that it is by faith that Christians live different then the world. The pollution of the culture will lead you away from purity and holiness. But by the risk of faith we go into the world, living different then the world and trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ to guide us by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Here we go, Studio Go that is. VBS is on its way day one was awesome, I’m not exactly sure how many kids we had but it was a gaggle!
The best part for me as Pastor of High Sierra Fellowship is watching all the servants come and help. Youth Group teens are involved in every part along with lots of moms, dads and just plain people who love the Lord.
Our theme scripture is:
Joshua 1: 9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
What a great theme, today the children learned about Gideon and how he was obedient to the Lord even when he was unsure of his own calling. Gideon should be a wonderful example to all believers, he thought little of his own abilities and skills, he feared the enemy, and even asked God for a few “signs” to be sure the Lord wanted him to go into battle. But Gideon went, and he went in faith, and when God gave him less troops, Gideon still went in faith and obedience.
Gideon stands as an example to all men and women of faith. His faith is remembered by the Lord and his name is included in the “Hall of faith”, Hebrews chapter 11.
Tomorrow we start again. Please pray with us that the Lord will touch many children with grace and faith. It is our desire to fulfill the great commission and to follow our Lord in allowing the “least” to come to him.
Grace,
Pastor Rich <><