WOW!

WOW!!!!

I know that is not a very interesting or thoughtful opening line, but "WOW!!!" is really hard to improve on when describing this year's Vacation Bible School. I could talk about the record number of children enrolled, or the generosity of the children and their parents in their daily offerings for ServeTrust, or the wonderful organization and leadership skills of our VBS staff, but most importantly, we talk about people. From the youngest child to the oldest volunteers this was an incredible week that reminded us of the significance of community where every person is important and every opportunity to share God's love, truly a treasure. At parent's night on Thursday evening as each group got up to sing, I marveled in watching preschoolers, children, adults, and senior adults singing and sharing in the wonder of God's love. I have said on a number of occasions that Westwood does large things well and this year's VBS is certainly evidence of that. Together, we accomplish so much more than we could apart, and together, we honor the Lord through the gifting of ourselves for the cause of Christ.

This afternoon there are probably a lot of naps being taken...mostly by adults, I'd guess. Those moments of rest and solitude have been earned through faithful and loving service. Thank you Westwood family for reminding me and our community once again, that God is at work among us. WOW, indeed!!!

Jim Abernathy