Wow. Just wow.

First off, let me say thanks to Tina. She doesn't know how much she's done for me by just being there to listen to my ramblings. Tina, you've helped me realize just how much I have done and you are keeping me straight as to what needs to be done next. Thank you!

This is my first year doing VBS and it's in some ways easier, some ways harder than I expected. However, I am excited to be doing this. I fell in love with the curriculum before I saw the actual books from the publisher. When I received it, I was even more impressed. This year has the potential to be BIG.

For those of you reading this that don't know what we are up to, we are doing Beach Party from Cokesbury. It's an exciting theme that uses surfing and other beachy metophors to symbolize the "Beach Be-attitudes." Check out www.cokesburyvbs.com/beachparty to get a sampling of the curriculum.

Our standard VBS has only been four days long, cutting one of the nights out so that Friday can be a cookout. However, I have disliked this in the past because some of the programs have been written to include this "lost day." This year, we are doing five days of VBS with a cookout on aturday. In good conscience, I could not cut one of these lessons. Not only are they fun and engaging, the bibilcal stories are great and important "Be-Attitudes" to address.

As I end this blog, I'm getting ready for a planning meeting on Saturday, May 24. Since we have new technology at our church, I am willing to utilize it, not only to show the program we will be doing, but what will be possible once VBS starts. This does mean a bit more work and organization on my part. And a lot of help from Preacher Milholland!

So, I challange you all to give me your prayers and, hopefully, time to support this endeavor. Till next time surfers, SURF'S UP!