Wow, VBS is in full force and it is amazing to see 400 kids on campus, singing, playing, dancing, learning and having fun, all centered around Jesus. What an incredible time! Our children’s staff is doing an amazing job and none of this would be possible without all of our extraordinary volunteers. It’s so fun seeing the campus all decorated in this year’s theme, “Shipwreck Island.” I don’t know how things were when you were a kid, but this is sure a huge upgrade from the flannel graph board I experienced. And the fun just keeps coming as tomorrow may be the best day of all…Water Day! Oh to be a kid again (I feel like I say that a lot).

If you joined us last week, you know we are in a new series titled EPIC. We talked about the over-arching message of the Bible and learned that the Bible is an epic story about God’s redemption, His love for us and His incredible pursuit for mankind. If you look at the world and wonder why so many things go wrong, why things don’t seem to work in the world or in your life and where God is the midst of it all, then this week is for you. Remember, these aren’t just questions you have, but questions everyone has. So be thinking of someone in your life that needs to hear this and invite them this weekend as we look at one of the most foundational concepts of God and life.

Don’t forget, Beach Day this Sunday afternoon at Doheny.  Come and barbecue, hang out and play. It will be a low-key time of being together.

Blessings,

Jeff