Day 2

Today was the first day of VBS. There was a great turnout of around 40 kids. Our teens helped out in a bunch of different ways. Some did the puppets, others helped out with registration, others were running the obstacle course, others were helping out with crafts. The teens were great and jumped right in and didn't question anything, just wanted to help out.

Today was also our first workday. We split up and a group of guys went with me and pressure washed decks and mowed grass.

The other group went and washed windows and did garden upkeep for two elderly families.

We were treated to an evening at the lake as a relative of the Thomas' invited us out to their cabin!!! The teens loved the lake and we had a cookout and ate VERY well!

Nicette gave the lesson tonight and did a fabulous job. She encouraged the teens to not leave any sin unconfessed and to get things right with God. It had a great impact on two teens in particular.

Tomorrow is another busy day with another round of VBS in the morning and then more work projects in the afternoon.

We have received MANY compliments regarding the teens and the job that they are doing. We are really filling a void this week and meeting the needs of the people here in New Richmond. The teens were really amazed that the people were SO blessed by them doing something relatively easy. Several comments tonight were, "I can't believe they were so grateful for that! I felt like I should have done more". Then they realized that God can use even the small things that we do for His glory. They don't have to build a house or something to that scale, the simple act of washing someone's windows who can't is sufficient.

Once again we have an awesome group of teens. There is absolutely NO issues or problems with behavior. Everyone is getting along extremely well and it is an absolute joy to work with these teens!

Until tomorrow,,,