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I got to teach Vacation Bible School at church last night, and I loved every minute of it. the kids were separated into 4 groups: the 2-year-olds, the 3-4s, the 5-8s, and 9-11s. or something like that. there were only 4 of the 2s, but the other groups averaged 10 or 12. each came through for just 20 minutes, and then they were on to the craft or singing or whatever.

the lesson was on forgiveness, so the story was about Joseph and his ever loving brothers. Michelle helped me figure out some props and whatnot. I took my hideous old plaid sportcoat (coat of many colors), a little sack of coins (20 shekles), laundry bag (bags of grain), our silver wedding toasting cup, and a cardboard/tinfoil crown (for governer joseph).

I was a little nervous about the youngest and oldest kids (I'm used to the other ages), but I really got into the story. I always surprise myself when I get going, having a lot of fun and enthusiasm that you just don't see in me at other times. even the tiny kids stayed with me for the whole story (which is pretty long), and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

but more to the point, I hope and pray that I taught them well. I could feel the oldest set start to glaze when we got to the "so this is what this means" part at the end, but you never know what sinks in. I pray they all understand that we can and should forgive eachother because Jesus forgives us. not only is He our example, He's the only reason we can forgive.

I know a couple hours isnt the best reflection of what it will be like, but it makes me so excited to be a dad. I love how a different side of me comes out when I'm with kids. I'm probably taking some time off from teaching Sunday school this year because of the new baby, but who knows, I might not be able to stay away.