It was our second chance to bring Ocean Commotion to life, this time at the Pines of Perinton. 
Our church partnered with Pittsford CC to bring the VBS to the kids right in their own backyards.  It meant daily set up and clean up.  It meant enduring rain storms, which was VERY ironic given the theming of Noah’s Flood AND the fact that we’re in a draught.  It meant not knowing if kids would stay an hour, a day, or all three days. 

It meant FUN and a beautiful opportunity to share how much God loves them.

The youngest girls helped right along with the older siblings.

Tab got to play the part of Alex in the VBS drama. 

Stewart worked on the Bible team again.

Johanna and Katriel got to be part of the VBS programming a second time. 

I had the idea to bring water to help out.  This was a great idea til Stewart mentioned, “Mom, why is the floor of the van so wet?”

Speaking of wet – the rain-rain-rain came down-down-down on Tuesday. 

But production went on a little later and we were no worse for the wear. 

Nigel played Penguin a second time. 

And me?  I led a group of kids through the stations.  Ages varied daily, but it was mostly 9-12.  I did have a 2 year old for a short time, as well as a 14 year old. 

Tab bounced around after drama.  Her favorite thing was holding Daniel when he came around.

Katriel helped with daily set up.  She’s a Butler.

Love this kid.

Final day, closing performance.  Kids were invited to the stage to share the songs they learned.  This posed a conundrum for Katriel.  She wanted to be part of the stage singing, but there was that sticker page that looked like so much fun.  Hmmmm….

It was great.  I was exhausted.  We gave out Bibles and there was one little girl in particular who was eager to hear more. 

Nan blessed my crew by having lunch ready each day so that we could head right to her house to eat.  THAT was huge!