Our Pastor Tom had a problem with his lawn mower this morning....so Gary helped him out with that.... (after telling him that he couldn't get his hands and pants dirty).
Sue had the early morning devotions.....the "Three Crosses". Jesus Redeemed us....one thief Refused Jesus......and the other thief Received Jesus' free gift of salvation.
The boys made wooden "treasure" boxes yesterday and finished them up today. We had a couple of new boys today.....but Gary and Jon had that all figured out and the new boys were able to take theirs home today also.
The girls worked hard on some really pretty "boxes". They get into decorating the tops and there is no stopping them. Standing is one of our helpers, JaeLynn, who is from the Lakeview church.
And this little gal --- so VERY quiet and shy......but what a gorgeous job she did. And this wasn't even her finished product. She went on to more and better. CLASSY!!! Oh....that is her name - Anpo means Morning Star in Lakota. 
And then we filled the rest of the day with some very crazy games. The kids loved them all and really participated well. We have a helper - Chad - I think he is from Sioux Falls.....he's a "30 something guy"..... and FULL of energy. We are having a lot of fun with him and he is having a lot of fun with the kids....one of those competitive type that REALLY works hard at winning and having fun at the same time.
We did several versions of the bag race....singles - doubles - triples - backwards - half the group together - the whole group together..... Loads of fun!!!!We wondered if today was going to be a first......the weather threatened rain...... but it never came. So that meant the roads were good too. It wouldn't be good to have a lot of folks here that have never experienced our roads when they get muddy.....would send everyone into a tizzy!!!!
We really had a good day with the kids that came....but there are still some that were registered that haven't showed up yet. And now it's Thursday (tomorrow) already. So it gets to the point that it would be best if we finish with the ones we have.
Jon and Sue did both Bible lessons today....Jon having the main one after lunch. They are such a bonus to have as helpers. We are BLESSED to have them here with us.
Oh and our dog Toby would say " I am blessed too!!!!" He has a bunch of 12 teenagers on the yard with him and every-once-in-a -while he gets away with a flip flop to chew on. But I really think they are a forgiving bunch........anyway he sure is up there a lot!!
Hope your days are going good. I know that Overisel Reformed Church is having VBS also this week.
We will try to keep you posted!!
Lots of Love to you all!!!
Gary and Barb and for a short time......Jon and Sue
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