Oh Miss Meghan: VBS 2013- Week 1

Oh dear, where do I even begin?!?! First off, it is already the last day of June??? Where has the summer gone? Just two weeks ago, I was preparing myself for the best/tiring two weeks of my life. This year was different but I was blessed in more ways than I can handle....let's start from the beginning.

The night before VBS, I normally don't get sleep because I am too excited about singing, dancing, praising Jesus, and spreading God's message. This year was different though. Typically, I do a lot of the behind the scenes work...the months and weeks of planning before these two weeks. I still did that but I typically hang out in a room filled with wonderful people but because this year we were running low on volunteers they needed me to teach morning and afternoon of the first week of VBS. What? I cried. I freaked out. I did not want to do this. This is not what I signed up for people!! But that is where the Lord wanted me placed. I cried the night before VBS. Sobbed.

It was the first morning of VBS 2013. Nobody was in the building except for me, my sister, my neighbor, and about four other people. There was a sense of calm in my heart after an intense night of crying prayers. I knew that this is what the heavenly father wanted me to do. I drank a FULL cup of coffee and then people and kiddos started to arrive.

I got placed in VBS 56 (a special curriculum designed for graduated 5th and 6th graders). I was nervous and on edge. But, I work with middle schoolers so I was placed perfectly. Later in the week, I realized why God had placed me where he did. I had some of the best kiddos in that class...two of which I baby-sit for!

Lunch on the first day was stressful. We only had about 20 minutes to eat so we ate quickly and headed back to the Sanctuary for the afternoon session of VBS.

The afternoon session, I was prepared for. I was teaching with my best friend, Audrey. I mean I sort of couldn't be upset. We taught first graders...so cute and little! A lot different than 5th and 6th graders...that's for sure! I really enjoyed teaching the message of God's GRACE with my best friend. It was an awesome experience for the both of us.

After both morning and afternoon sessions of VBS were done for Week 1... I went from the Church at Mill Run (VBS) to our church at Lytham (YKVBS--Young Kids Vacation Bible School). My day never ended. Thanks to everyone who surprised me with coffee throughout the week--it was much appreciated! When I got to YK at 5ish I would go see my little man, Stoyan, who I was going to hang out with and help this week. His parents are dear friends and leaders of mine and I taught bible study to his sisters. They are a like another family to me! Stoyan was a little trainee in the YKVBS show. So, we ate dinner each night at 5:30...got dressed in costume by 6:15, hung out with the rest of the trainees(K-5th graders) and then went on stage at 6:30. This little boy brings SO much joy to my heart. Every time I watch him doing the motions and praising Jesus it brings tears to my eyes. He has taught me so much in my walk with Christ even though he is just going into 1st grade! At 7, the opening show would be over and we would go back into another room and hang out with the trainees. We read books, played games, took pictures & videos (Stoyan's personal favorite), and played with little match box cars. Some time....I like to think at 7:30 we started closing. The trainees weren't in closing but we still got to watch it. All of Stoyan's family was also in YK. He loved watching his mommy, daddy, brother, and sisters on stage. He would point them out and tell me which character they were. He and I would sing and dance to the songs in the back. At 8ish the closing ended and we would form a hug line fot the preschoolers and their parents...we had a blast! Then, we changed and had the YKVBS Cast meeting. I was blessed to be a part of this community for this one week.

Here are a few pictures from Week 1:

Day 1--The McGuire Girls.

That sense of calm feeling...before anyone had arrived.

Some of the trainees!!

Day 2--Thrift Day Tuesday

Yes, I dressed my sister.

My girlies.

My leader Katie, me, my best friend Audrey, and my sister Marleigh.

MY BEST FRIEND.

Watching Stoyan share God's message of Grace through singing, dancing, and smiling!

My sweet Stoyan.

The Schuster's!! This was on their Anniversary!!
(Stoyan's parents)

My dear friend, Salem was ducky!

Day 3--Wacky Hair/Hat day!!

Yep, we are awesome.

Both of these lovely girls are in my 7th grade small group on Wednesday nights. It is SO cool to watch them grow in their faith and to lead them. That week was so cool because they were serving Jesus.

My best friend, Abby.. YKVBS!!

Stoyan and his sister (Xan-trainee, Kyla--soldier?!)

Stoyan and his big brother, Micah.

After YK with the Schuster kids....bath time, cuddles, and bed time!

This is normal. Nerd day Thursday.

The Delcamp's! The face of UALC's VBS.

Day 4-- Nerd Day Thurday.

Sisters in Christ. My sweet, dear friend Katie.

Yep, that's right we are a bit nerdy.

OH MY GIRLS.

Best friend Bonnie, Katie, Me, Sister Marleigh, Best friend Audrey.

Day 5---we look a little tired?!?! ;)

Love these girls so much. I was so excited when these girls arrived at VBS. They are moving to California right now but they have been such a big part of my life the past year. I love them dearly.