A few years ago our church opted out of the traditional Vacation Bible School and began an all-day program that lasted a couple weeks. I was hesitant to volunteer because, well, it was all day. And last week as I attempted to corral, entertain and teach 19 grade-schoolers, I tended to complain quite a bit. Maybe it was because the middle school helpers were more trouble than help. Maybe it was because I had to take a kid to the ER after he broke his clavicle playing a game on my watch. Maybe it was because the music was entirely too loud. Maybe I was just being grumpy because things didn't always go my way.
Then it was the last day of camp, and it was my turn to teach the lesson to the combined group of approximately 100 kids, ages four through 13. The lesson was about how Paul was committed to God and committed to sharing the good news about Jesus. I got a little preachy with the kids. In examples they could understand, I challenged them to put God first - before sports or video games or even Frozen songs. Then I invited them to come forward if they would like to commit themselves to Jesus. I think about 80 kids started walking toward me! Now, I realize these kids weren't all "new" commitments, but I was still shocked at the number. Mostly because I have never seen anyone accept a "live" altar call at this church.
So the moral of the story is God is good and works wonders amidst chaos.
1 comment:
I love your posts. This is a really, really good one. I can imagine you up there, giving the lesson. :-)
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