all the kids who came to Vacation Bible School!

 During Easter week, our church decided to have a 4-day Vacation Bible School.  The main purpose was to invite the children back to Sunday school each week to learn more about what the Bible has to say about God (most are not from Christian homes)! 

 My husband and I were teachers for the 3-5 year olds, which was a lot of fun!  Our youngest son was in our class!  I'm not so sure these little guys understood the Bible stories about Jesus but we hope they felt Jesus loving them through us!

  Snack time circle

Ladies of the church serving the snack

I didn't get any pictures of our other boys because I couldn't find the camera after the 1st day - what a bummer!  But they really enjoyed their classes, snacks and game time!

I think the kids, as well as the adults, really enjoyed those 4 days! 

We're hoping that the relationships built will lure them back so they can learn about the Way, the Truth and the Life!

John 14:6

a risen Savior!

 "Don't be alarmed," the angel said.  

"You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, 

who was crucified.  He has risen!"  

Mark 16:6a

We woke this morning at 5:00am to prepare

for church, which started at 6:00am.

It's tradition: worship service at 6am followed

by a breakfast of chipa and cocido (sweet, hot drink).

There's one thing I love about rising that early

on Easter Sunday.....thinking about those women

walking to Jesus' grave just after sunrise

  and finding it empty!

Mark 16:1-7

how far the Lord has brought us!

Here's what the situation was this past Sunday.....
My husband and I had just finished teaching our 0-5 year old Sunday School class.  We were ready to walk downstairs to the Worship Service when my friend walked in our classroom.  She was supposed to lead Kid's Church but announced to us, "I have to lead the singing time in the Worship Service and I have no one to stay with the kids!"
OK.... 
3 years ago we wouldn't have understood what she was saying.
2 years ago she wouldn't have hinted to US that she needed help.
1 year ago we wouldn't have been ready to jump in and sub.
But yesterday...
because of all the Lord has taught us, we were able to help!

We didn't have a lesson, of course, but we lead some songs, played some Bible trivia, and had a good time getting to know them better!
The Lord has brought us so far!!!!  Thank You, Father!!!!

Follow this link to see a video of a game the church kids played while we were with them.  (Sorry, the video is a little bouncy.)
https://vimeo.com/62117703