The Puddles

Last Sunday was . . . well, it was a day of preparation for Easter.  And I don’t just mean biblical.

1.  The Youth Campers had a bake sale.  I did manage to bake and I did manage to bring my entire crew there by the end of early service to sell.  I think Ainsley did a better job of selling than Ben.  She had gumption. We made over $700.  I think we have made our ultimate goal, but we are still crunching the numbers.

2.  During Sunday school, my class had decided early in Lent to do a Lenten project as a way to give to the church during the season.  They decided to host a scavenger hunt with the entire Sunday school and then have popsicle and play time on the playground.  All of which they would be the responsible adults for.  They did great.  And everyone had a lot of fun looking for all of the items on the list.  My class came up with a great list.  Things that I would never have thought off. And we all got to know the world of Tree of Life a little better.  I love the picture of Madie’s group. Ainsley was having a hard time keeping up with everyone.  I told them they needed to make sure that they didn’t leave her behind. You can see that Ainsley has convinced Madie that they only way to do that is for Madie to carry her.  Smart girl.

3.  The kids played in the bell choir today.  They did a great job.  We are taking a short break from bells and that will do all of us some good!  We need a day at home.

4.  Lastly, Ainlsey finally gave Shantell (her church BFF) a best friend necklace. Madie has been into this whole thing for awhile and Ainsley has been begging me to get her one to give to Shantell.  I finally find one at Children’s Place.  Ainsley was so excited to give it to her.  Ainsley told me that Shantell now has a piece of her heart. Too cute.