Pray for our 11 kids and 1 adult going to Encounter Kids’ Camp, July 9-12 at Lake of the Ozarks (formerly known as Windermere). Pray that they will worship God there and have a safe and great time!
True North VBS and Game On! Sports camp is July 14-18. Please be praying for the children coming to hear more about Jesus in new a fresh way; pray for our volunteers who work so faithfully and lovingly to see that kids hear how they can trust Jesus in this wild world; pray for our church that we will welcome children and families in a way that they will want to return.
We are always in need of people to care for our little ones. It’s a behind-the scenes-service opportunity but very important and needed. I hope this poem stirs your heart as it did mine to serve.
My Turn in the Nursery:
Last Sunday was my turn in the nursery to work.
My heart wasn’t in it, and my feelings were hurt.
A child from it’s mother did not want to part.
And cried a lot with it’s broken heart.
I prayed that soon the hour would end,
That I could relax, have lunch and be free.
I said once a month was too much for me!
That very next Sunday, as I sat in the pew,
A very good sermon but visitors were few
But down came a woman and her soul was saved;
And she was the mother of the crying babe.
Then it dawned on me that I had been a part
Of one being saved, giving God her heart.
From that day on I would never dread
Working in the nursery while souls were being fed.
Author unknown
Thanks to those who work so faithfully. There is an empty spot for you. See Kathy if you can give 1 hour, once a month.
Promotion Sunday for our preschoolers, children and youth is August 3.