Great services in the XT today.  The teams did a fantastic job of sharing how God provides through the story of Elijah and the widow.  It's a pretty simple concept to understand but often isn't easy for us to put into action as adults.  I marvel at the sweet, simple understanding children have of the gospel.  For them, the notion that God provides is easier to accept because they've not encumbered their life with all the things that we as adults deal with like careers, financial worries, relationship management, etc...  They can look to the hand of God for their provision through their parents and prayers.  Kids don't always feel the compulsion to explain away the blessings of their saviour.  What a great opportunity for us "grown ups" to learn from our children to accept the gifts from God for what they are...His provision.  

On to other exciting news...I spoke with Vicki this evening from India.  She's doing great and is now in the Kashmir Valley doing some great things.  What a blessing it is to have such an amazing young lady representing her faith and church, on the other side of the world.  She's establishing and building great children's ministry programs there and I truly believe the reach of the Kingdom is being extended.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Kudos to my lovely bride, Brenda.  Since Vicki's been in India, Brenda has been working beyond the borders of Pre-K and has lent some of her children's ministry expertise and leadership to the Elementary team.  Thanks for the emails and follow up, you're a blessing.

Great testimony for Helping Hands today.  A child in Pre-K was very difficult to manage.  After paging his parents we discovered he has some developmental issues and is in special classes in school.  The family was not aware of Helping Hands.  After Brenda escorted the child and father to the classroom, Mrs. Robin did an amazing job explaining the program and what the class is about.  The father was moved to tears and was blessed by Grace.  Great job Pre-K for recognizing the need and great job Helping Hands for being the right place at the right time.

I pray that all of you who read this are BLESSED!