Vacation Bible School

A few months ago I signed up to volunteer as a teacher's helper at my church for the vacation bible school. Just a week ago I was signed up and ready to go, helping out with the 9-year olds. But on Saturday, I was asked to be a teacher instead since somebody had to drop out. I was super nervous but yet so excited to share God's Word with these young 6-year olds. Today was my first day, and although it did not go as well as I had hoped, it was a great experience! I'm there at my church all week, helping these kids to invite Jesus into their heart. It truly is amazing to watch kids just love in the Lord's love, and understand how much He loves us. This experience is just going to strengthen my relationship with the Lord and I cannot wait to continue this journey every day!

The songs these young kids sing and dance to is one of the downsides, unfortunately. Their meant to just teach the kids simple words so they can understand the Lord, but they are really repetitive. I can honestly say, I cannot wait for Wednesday's service so I can listen to some "adult" songs.

Before I started today, yesterday I had a bible study where we were asked how going to church has strengthened our relationship with the Lord. I feel like going to church has helped me reveal the truth about myself through every sermon. I know what the right way to live is now, and I cringe when I think about how I was living just a year ago. I just thank God every day for bringing me to church and allowing me to grow spiritually and how He continually helps me to mature spiritually.

After our study, we went to go play some volleyball after we ate, and then the pastor and his wife took us all out for ice cream. It was a great night! I loved sitting down to eat the ice cream and how two of the kids were fighting over a chair, even though there were more chairs around. It was a fun night, just filled with worship and laughter! After spending six months studying the Word, and getting closer to God, I have decided that I do want to be baptized soon. I know I still want to wait, continuing to pray about it, but I know that it will happen within the next year or so.

God has blessed my life so much in the past six months, I just feel so blessed with all the new people I have met, and all the wonderful lessons I have learned about the bible. Praise God!