Good afternoon to all from Helena:

Tuesday was another good day at Elaine with the VBS team. Catherine is a remarkable CBF Intern. She knocks on doors and kids come running. Monday we had 24 children of all ages and Tuesday 32 of all ages. Brother Webster leads in singing and all the children learned the “Chicken Dance” and the “Electric Slid” – that’s a new one for me, but all the kids had that down pat.

Temperature is a real factor here for us adults but doesn’t seem to bother the children. They listen so attentively to the Bible stories and are so patient with each other in crafts. Then the fun really starts as we play kick ball, jump robe, throw freebies and balls to each other. THERE IS NOT A DRY THREAD ON ANY BODY WHEN WE LEAVE!!!

We just had one gully-washer rain this Tuesday, around 1:30 PM. “Abandon Ship” and plan “B” was put into action. Never saw so many kids in one building out of harm’s way! Always an exception or two and that would be B.F and Robert C. – still hammering away in the ceiling, trying to get ready for pressure washing, by none other than the city fire department. They have accomplished a great deal in two days, considering this crew is only 3 men. John is the other member from Missouri and they will finish-up vinyl siding on a building at the park tomorrow and Thursday.

– Joyce Kluttz