It has been a whirlwind July and now we are in August! What?! I have enjoyed every minute of the ministry opportunities that God has provided for us. I've noticed life seems so much sweeter when you are busy serving others. Now if I could only remember that when I get caught up in my own selfishness...
At the end of July our church (West Cabarrus) youth had their annual "I Love Cabarrus" camp week. During the week the youth served out in our county. I'm so thankful for a church that encourages its church members to get outside of our building and reach out to others. This is what "it" - the Great Commission - is all about. Our youth were able to serve in many different capacities - cleaning, witnessing, yard work, praying at an abortion clinic, leading/working VBS, road clean up, rest homes, writing and sending cards to those in prison, etc. This service is not only helping the people in Cabarrus county but providing a means for God's love to be shown and taught. Also, this week is giving our youth an opportunity to grow in Christ by "doing" and not just hearing only. They have been learning and training under Biblical teaching, but, like us all, we need to use the training. I'm happy to say our youth were given the opportunity to use their training and they preformed well!
One ministry opportunity that I was blessed to be apart of was providing a Vacation Bible School for a local Hispanic church. They are still a fairly new church and have not had their own VBS yet...until this summer! Our youth helped this church provide a three day VBS from 9:30 to 12:00. By Thursday, we had 76 children in attendance! Praise God! Our youth provided the music, lesson, game, craft, and snack times. It was with great joy to see them in action and even greater joy to see the children having so much fun!
Avery and her friend, Kara, lead the music and taught the fun dance motions. I'm proud of Avery for doing something that was not in her usual area of ministry.
God provided lots of children to hear His Truth!
Three of West Cabarrus' teenagers taught the Bible lesson each day. One of them was Greyson. This Mama was proud! :)
One of our snack time treats. Jesus was the perfect sacrifice that completely paid our debt on the cross.
Praise God...three days later He arose!!!
Once we trust and believe in Jesus Christ we are then to be "Fishers of Men".
I so pray that the waters will be filled with "Fishers"!!
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