VBS Day 5 - CELEBRATE!

Our day was very special as it was the wrap up of the week's events.  It wasn't what we originally planned but it was even better because it involved many members of the community!    The Holistic Health Services Clinic hosted a picnic that would bring the kids, the parents and our team together for fellowship.    What was really neat was that we helped them with the preparation of the food (i.e. grilling the meats, making lemonaid).   We worked side by side with the Southend parents and felt like part of the community.  They have decided to make this an annual event for the last day of our VBS.

Our interaction with the adults was a lot more this year and for this we are thankful.  It was a bittersweet goodbye as we had to leave yet wanted to stay.  We had one final sing along in the driveway as we said our "see you laters" with the assurance of our return next summer (God willing). 

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Prince Albert billeted us on our first night out of Southend toward home.  The hospitality shown to us by the Church members was greatly appreciated. 

We would like to thank everyone that has supported this trip through prayers, financial support, supply donations and encouragement.  It is the Lord working with ALL of us that has made this mission trip a success!  Please continue to pray for the community and children of Southend along with Father Mark.

We are already starting to make plans for Southend 2012 and hope that you will continue to follow us on this journey!

Doing VBS crafts at the picnic

 

The final view of Reindeer Lake from Father Mark's yard...until next year.