Three Groups becoming one

Three groups of teens are coming together to work on this Bible Camp in Virginia. Four teens from Green Bay, four from Luther Prep, and a bunch from Falls Church.

We had a fun day of cutting, painting animals, carrying tables and desks, and waterfall building; among others. It is interesting to see these three groups come together to serve the Lord.

We had a Bible study this afternoon on love. How we can show God's love to others in whatever we do. Tonight is a cookout at the Ellermann's house with all of the groups. Enjoy the pictures!

Our Bags Are Packed

It was an early wakeup call. We loaded up the VanCalster bus at 4 a.m. Tickets and security at the airport was no problem. We were slightly bummed that no one got to get the full body scan.

Now with tired eyes we wait at gate D44. Next post from D.C. Thank you for your prayers.

More Pictures from Crystal Lake

I'm in the Lord's Army (YES, SIR!)

Here is a short video during music at VBS.

Our Last Day of VBS

The crazy thing about this trip is that our first day is followed by our last day. Just as relationships started to grow, we needed to say goodbye. The pictures say a thousand words. Jordan and Martin worked on the orienteering activity for Thursday. Amelia worked crafts with her group. Laura got to wear the "Armor of God" during closing devotion. It was a good last day. We are now back safe in Green Bay.

Thank you for everything member of Lord and Savior.

First Day of VBS

Monday morning we were greeted by rain. Would the rain keep the kids away? Nope. About 40 kids (according to my quick count) came to "Walk with Jesus" this week at Lord and Savior's Vacation Bible School. After we took a quick tour of the school, it was into the church for the devotion. We sang songs like Steppin' with the Shepherd during music. When the large group broke up, each of our teens was given a classroom to help out with.

Laura helped with the youngest kids, mostly chasing them down when they tried to get away. Amelia assisted with grades one through three, mostly taking kids for bathroom breaks. Jordan and Martin helped with the older kids and even led the whole group in the gym doing different animal walks.

In the evening, we played games like croquet and Clue. Then, we geocached through the "scenic" forests and parks on Crystal Lake. We found a few of them, and some mosquitoes found us. After having pizza for supper, the kids went back to school to help get ready for Day 2. Have a great day everyone! Day 2 is our last day of helping.

A Few More Pictures from Millennium Park