Mark's Remarks 7/27

When we have a winsome week such as this, we want to share it with you! Four to five hundred children are here for Vacation Bible School. In one class the children were coloring pictures of the baby Moses in a basket, floating in the Nile. The teacher, Kelli , asked the children, “Who is watching over baby Moses?” No one answered, “the dark Knight,” no one said, “Santa Claus,” no one said, “Jesus,” although from a minister’s point of view, that would have been technically correct.
The children answered, “Miriam.” They answered correctly. When children learn, not just the major biblical players, but even some of the mid-level figures, that is great! There was a time when it seemed our children and youth learned little of the biblical record, some of which changed world history.
I’m vastly encouraged by the content, competence and crammed rooms we’re seeing this week. Our hundred and fifty or so volunteers, our education leaders and staff are to be highly commended for their planning, their patience, and their energy!
Jesus said it, “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 18:10)