On Saturday, the 14th, a group of 8 adults from Lupton Drive Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN arrived. Sunday morning we had about 32 present, which was a good start for the VBS. Monday evening there were about 35 or so for VBS. On Tuesday the group gave Doyle and I a MUCH needed day off while they took all the kids that live with us plus 3 others to the zoo and shopping. What a pleasant break it was for us ( Doyle and me) to be able to go to town together without kids!!! Usually it is either Doyle or me with 2 or 3 kids. We can't really all go anywhere together because our car just isn't big enough. On Wed. night we had about 40 kids for VBS and on Thursday they grilled out Hot Dogs for everyone and gave away Back Packs full of school supplies....so we had around 60 kids plus some adults which gave us about 90 or so people here. I wish I had taken a picture cause the back yard was full of kids and adults!!! While picking up the kids for Thursday night we drove down one street and made a stop and the kids from other homes came running down the street to get on the van....it was a beautiful sight!!!! Not only did the group hold a VBS... they also painted my barn red, repaired and painted my inner front porch, put a new floor in the small bathroom and also worked on the back bedroom in the brown trailer and painted it along with putting carpet in. We will use that room as our game room for the winter months. What a Blessing Lupton Drive Baptist Church has been!!!!
This morning we had an attendance of 33 even with about 6 or so of our regulars not here. Had a good group of adults for Doyle to preach to!!! Please pray for Ms. Angie...she hasn't been feeling very well lately. The hot weather is hard on the elderly people and it's 103 here today!!!! Also pray for our youngest daughter, Rachelle. She has Kidney stones and is in alot of pain...hopefully they will be able to correct this without surgery.
Praising the Lord for all He is doing here in Cannon Ball..........Sis. Sheri