ARROW ISLAND VBS 2014

Last touches until tomorrow. We are getting really excited to see what God has planned for this week of VBS. Please join us in prayer as seeds are planted, God's Word is shared, and lives are changed!!!

Looking to further His Kingdom,

Tammy

Day 236 Read the Bible with Me

Today's reading: Ezekiel 1 - Ezekiel 4

My prayer: Lord, today I lift the many unspoken requests that are on our hearts. You know each situation and I pray that you will be with each one in a special way. Help us to accept your will in answering these requests. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

VBS Decorating

Hey everyone! Thought you might like to see some set preparations for the puppet presentations during our ARROW ISLAND VBS! We start Sunday night 6-8:45 through Friday night. If you have children 4 years old through 8th grade, we would love to have them join us at Sunnyside Baptist Church!!! 

Now take in mind, it's still a work in progress. I'll post final pictures tomorrow!! But it's mostly made of all paper. Lots of cardboard, bulletin board paper, plastic tablecloths, and coffee filters were used. We were even able  to use some of our greenery from the coral reef. I'm always amazed at how God blesses the creative minds in this puppet ministry! If you have any questions, please ask. We're always happy to share instruction. 

Our gecko home made from styrofoam and spray insulation!!

Our snake pit made from rolling vines from craft paper

Loving the mushrooms- made from plastic Easter eggs and pipe cleaners

Our plungers with flower lei and boas

This flower is made from the top of a 2- liter

The stars are being dressed like Tarzan and Jane!

Looking to further the Kingdom,

Tammy

Day 235 Read the Bible with Me

Today's reading: Lamentations 3 - 5

My prayer: Lord, thank you for these quiet times that we can have with you in your word. Thank you for speaking to us and showing us what you would have us to see. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 234 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Lamentations 1 - Lamentations 2

My Prayer: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I am found, was blind, but now I see. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 233 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 51 - Jeremiah 52

My Prayer:

Teach Us to Love

O God, perfect us in love,
That we may conquer all selfishness and hatred of others;
Fill our hearts with Thy joy,
And shed abroad in them Thy peace which passeth understanding;
That so those murmurings and disputings
To which we are too prone may be overcome.
Make us long-suffering and gentle,
And thus subdue our hastiness and angry tempers,
And grant that we may bring forth the blessed fruits of the Spirit,
To Thy praise and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
--Reverend Henry Alford (1810-1871)

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 232 Read the Bible with me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 50

My prayer: God, Who dost still the restless foam,
Protect the ones we love at home.
Provide that they should always be
By thine own grace both safe and free.
O Father, hear us when we pray
For those we love so far away. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 231 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 49

My Prayer:
As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.
We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives.
May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 230 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 47 - Jeremiah 48

My Prayer:

We are grateful for the ultimate price of freedom paid by those who serve our country. We pray for strength and courage for the Prisoners of War, those who are missing in action and those held hostage.

 

We pray for the protection and safety of selfless relief workers and missionaries who help those in need.

 

We pray for the protection of children and innocent civilians.

 

We pray for our nation and our leaders. Amen

 

Looking to further the Kingdom,

Tammy

Day 229 Read the Bible with me

Today's reading: Jeremiah 44 - Jeremiah 46

My Prayer: Lord, thank you for your many blessings, thank you for family and friends. Thank you for your goodness and grace. Thank you for loving me. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 228 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 40 - 43

My prayer: For this new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. For everything Thy goodness sends, We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 227 Read the Bible with Me

Today's reading: Jeremiah 37-39

My Prayer: Lord God, you are my strength. Hold my hand in my weakness and teach my heart to fly. With you, there's nothing to fear, nothing to worry about. Hold me tight in your embrace, so that I can be stronger than the challenges in my life. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Practicing for VBS

We had a very productive night tonight practicing for VBS. We will be performing 2 songs each night at the beginning assembly. The puppeteers have been working hard on prop making as well to help transform the stage into a tropical rain forest/jungle. Tonight, we worked on character personalities and prop placement and choreography. Everything is coming together nicely and lots of additional ideas were created through practice. It's amazing to see how God is working in the lives of this puppet team.

Tyler Duncan, please know that we will be praying for you and your Dad as you go to Belize this week on your mission trip. We can't wait to hear how The Good Lord uses you this week. Take care and God bless!!!

Here are some pictures through the chaos tonight!!

And... On another note.... I have been busy preparing for my first mission trip. I'm so blessed to be going to Estonia the end of June. I'll be taking puppets that so many people have graciously adopted to help Camp Gideon with their puppet ministry. I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to share God's word with puppets. Some of the kids helped make witness bracelets tonight to send over to the campers. Here's a picture of their efforts tonight

And, here are some pictures of the puppets that will be making their new home at Camp Gideon

And, a very special thank you to Rachel Cole for her generous donation of a "trash bag" full of puppets and stuffed animals that I will be leaving at the Sunbeam Center.

Looking to further the Kingdom,

Tammy

Day 226 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 33- 36

My prayer: Save me from my pride, Lord, my focus on just me; help me learn to serve, Lord; show me how to be. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 225 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 31-32

My Prayer: Lord God, may we be grateful for our lot, and compassionate toward all those who are suffering every kind of distress at this difficult time. May we hold back nothing, and hasten to be the ministers of prayer and mercy, like the disciples of Him who went about doing good in times of need. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 224 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 28-30

My prayer; Guide me lord, you are my heart you are my strength, you are my hope. Teach me Lord, and guide my way I love you more each passing day. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 223 Read the Bible with Me

Today's reading: Jeremiah 25-27

My prayer: Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to happen today that you and I cannot handle together. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 222 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 22-24

My prayer: All praise to You, Lord Jesus,
Lover of children:
Bless our family,
And help us to lead our children to You.
Give us light and strength,
And courage when our task is difficult.
Let Your Spirit fill us with love and peace,
So that we may help our children to love You.
All glory and praise are Yours, Lord Jesus,
For ever and ever.
Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 221 Read the Bible With Me

Today's reading: Jeremiah 18-21

My prayer: Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,
Which no unworthy affection may drag downwards;
Give us an unconquered heart,
Which no tribulation can wear out;
Give us an upright heart,
Which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside.
Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God,
Understanding to know you,
Diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you,
And a faithfulness that may finally embrace you;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
--Thomas Aquinas

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 220 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 15-17

My prayer: Lord,  may we serve each other,
As we love and obey You, Lord—
Help us grow in wisdom
To hear and do Your Word. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 219 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 12-14

My Prayer: Lord, We cast our cares upon You,
We bid You, take the lead—
As You fill us with Your presence
To more than meet our needs. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 218 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 9 - 11

My prayer: Dear Lord, I need you now because I am full of stress and anxiety. Reading your Word brings comfort, as I ask you to come and take my heavy burdens. I take each burden, one by one, and lay them at your feet. Please carry them for me so that I don't have to. Replace them with your humble and gentle yoke so that I will find rest for my soul today. I receive your gift of peace of mind and heart. Thank you that I can lie down tonight in peace and sleep. I know that you, Lord, will keep me safe. I am not afraid because you are always with me. Please keep me daily, Lord, in your perfect peace.
Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 217 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 6 - Jeremiah 8

My Prayer: Thank you for the new week we have. Thank you for blessing us with another beautiful day. Help us to be diligent in our work, school, and tasks and always give you honor and glory in all that we do. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 216 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 4 - Jeremiah 5

My Prayer: Lord, please be with us in our services today. Be with the pastors and give them the words you would have us to hear. I pray if anyone doesn't know you today as Lord and Savior, let today be the day! Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 215 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Jeremiah 1 - Jeremiah 3

My Prayer: Lord, what a wonderful feeling to know how you have everything planned out for us. Help us to always find comfort in knowing that You know what's best for us. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 214 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 64- Isaiah 66

My prayer: Lord, thank you for times of rest and relaxation. Thank you for giving us our daily needs and for providing us. Thank you for your goodness. Thank you most of all for loving us and sending your Son. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

VBS Preparations are underway for the rainforest!

Everyone has been busy busy busy preparing for VBS. The rainforest is coming along nicely. I thought you might like to see some behind the scenes pictures. Some of the girls have ended up with more paint on themselves than on the props!

These are made from coffee filters and spray painted with glow in the dark paints. The lily pads are made from cardboard.

The orange, yellow, and blue things will be used to make other flowers. 

These are my favorites!! Toilet bowl plungers with Hawaiian leis from the dollar tree. We had a few boas we used also.

The mushrooms are coming along nicely. And the poster flower in the background is really nice. We put a pot scrubber from the dollar tree in the middle.

The vines are being made from craft paper and rolled tightly. I've heard complaints of blisters forming on some hands.

This Ikea box will soon be transformed into a hut covered in bamboo.

This Ikea box will become a waterfall with the styrofoam being carved into rocks and painted.

I can't wait to see the final stage. I think our puppets are going to love this stage set!

Looking to further the Kingdom,

Tammy

Day 213 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 60 - Isaiah 63

My Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us your word to hide in our hearts. Thank you for  giving us your word to lead, guide, and direct us. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 212 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 53 - Isaiah 59

My Prayer: Lord, today I lift those to you who may be hurting for whatever reason. I pray that you will comfort them in this time. Help them to see hope and love through whatever storm they may be facing. We know all things are possible with you. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 211 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 53-Isaiah 56

My prayer: Lord, today I lift family and friends up to you. I pray you will hold them close, keep them safe and healthy, and just to let them feel your love and peace today. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 210 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 53- Isaiah 56

My prayer:  "Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News. God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus. I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation-the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ-for this will bring much glory and praise to God." Amen       (Phil. 1: 3-11)

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

 

  

Day 209 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 47 - Isaiah 49

My prayer: Lord, thank you for your goodness. Thank you for answering our prayers. Thank you for the miracles and blessings that we able to see each day. You are so good! All the time! Thank you for allowing and using us to be a witness for you with every chance we have. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 208 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 44-Isaiah 46

My Prayer: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."   Psalm 56:3

 Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammyh

Day 207 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 41 - Isaiah 43

My Prayer: May the grace of Christ, our Savior, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. Amen

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy

Day 206 Read the Bible with Me

Today's Reading: Isaiah 38-Isaiah 40

My Prayer: For this new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. For everything Thy goodness sends, We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.

Looking to further the Kingdom,
Tammy