The smell of popcorn filled the air even though it was from the microwave. The stand to hold the popcorn maker hasn't been built yet. We were able to rummage in the costume closet, giggling at the different possibilities we found there. Putting wigs and helmets on Mr. Tim to only find out his head is too big.
Oh no, there was no baby Jesus in with the props. What ever will we do! Let's improvise - that's what acting is all about. So we find a stuffed crown (sometimes used for wise men) then we put a white wig inside and wrap swaddling clothes around it. Instant pretend Baby Jesus.
"I didn't know that babies had that much hair" was the comment made by all.
Our numbers were small, but we were able to use our new stage (thank you Mr. Tim). But the most important thing is we had fun and learned in the process. Here's a few shots from the morning.
Before the fun began this morning, we did have a roller coaster ride to deal with before service. During Sunday School I was handed a letter stating that using the name we originally started with was a trademark infringement on a company out west. We had no idea that the name was being used by anyone else - but we knew that we had to make a change which we thought was going to be difficult because so much of our vision was tied into the name.
I was still reeling from that when Mr. Tim said that we were going to receive a large donation this week but I needed to be sitting down before he would reveal the amount. Needing something to stop the flow of tears soon in the offing, I sat down. $1,400! Fourteen Hundred Dollars! Our curriculum, the DVD player we need . . . all the things the enemy would say is impossible for us to have were now possible.
Here I had little doubts trying to creep in and when I tried to tell Tim about our other situation, he reminded me that this vision is from God and though the enemy is going to throw obstacles in our way, we are going to make it. The obstacles are just a reminder that we are doing something big for the cause of Christ.
Something told me to call Pastor Stan Randall, one of our former children's minister, he was always brilliant when it comes to names and new ideas. I found him in Oklahoma. By the time we got off the phone he came up with a perfect name.
So, we are now called Reel2Real Kidz which really ties into our vision in a much clearer way. Kids learning through fun interaction with the Bible then reaching other kids and helping them become a part of the family of God. Kinda neat how God works it all out. What we think is a bad thing can turn around and work together for good. Hmmm - I think I've heard that somewhere.
One more thing, I was reading another blog post that really ministered to me so I'll share the link with you: http://tonygraffam.wordpress.com/. Be blessed today and thank you for sharing in our journey.
Reel2Real Kidz is a ministry of:
Ypsilanti Assembly of God
701 Holmes Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734/483-3711
www.ypsilantiag.org
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