SAMANTHA BAKES COOKIES FOR YOUTH SERVICE

Samantha is so excited that Pastor Blake asked her to bake cookies to hand out to the visitors at the youth services on Wednesday nights. She loves baking and told me once that she thinks baking is what God wants her to do. She said she thinks God wants her to bake things for others to enjoy so I was glad that her pastor ask her to do this. She has been busy baking and here are some of her efforts. Way to go Samantha.

Just a few of the many.

Decorating

Proudly displaying her work

5 FOOT BANANA SPLIT

Isabell, Samantha, and Carlos along with friends sharing  one of the 5-foot banana splits after youth service last night. So thankful they stay active in church.

PROUD OF CARLOS

We are so proud of Carlos and the work he does in Kid City (Children's Church). Here he is today praying with a young boy. Stay close to God, Carlos, and he will take you on an unbelievable journey.

OUR BABY GIRL IS GROWING UP

This picture popped up on my facebook memories today and it made me kind of sad. It reminded me that our youngest grandchild, Samantha Jewel Wilson, is growing up too fast. This picture is from August 30, 2015. She was singing with the girls choir at church on a Sunday morning. Now that she is middle school age she has outgrown the choir and is in another group. Moments like these make me realize how fast time flies.

HELLO KITTY COOKIES FOR CHOIR

Today was the last day of choir camp. They have tomorrow off then their first performance is for all the district teachers (early) Friday morning. Samantha is excited. Grandma is not looking forward to having her at the First Baptist Church in Euless by 7:15 AM. I am an early riser but Samantha is grumpy in the mornings. Today she has choir practice at church. She made Hello Kitty cookies for the choir. She would have preferred baking cookies from scratch but Aunt Cindy had bought her these to bake and after camp they worked out fine. She said they are very good.

PROUD OF YOU, CARLOS

I am running behind but what's new? We are so proud of Carlos and the young man he has become. We are in a transition with children's pastors and last Sunday was our Sunday between the last pastor and the new one. Carlos was ask to fill in and he did an excellent job of leading the Kid's City program last Sunday. Stay true to God, Carlos, and allow him to continue to use you!

Carlos leading the boys in their memory verse at our recent Bible School program.

CARLOS AND THE TEAM

I am so proud of Carlos for working with the team to conduct the Truth Academy VBS program at a church in the neighboring city of Hurst this week. Praying God blesses the team's efforts this week.

What a great team of workers. Carlos makes a good looking spy!

LAST PICTURES OF THIS YEAR'S BIBLE SCHOOL TRAINING

Samantha loved every minute of her training at the Truth Academy, this year's Bible school program. Here are more pictures from the last night.

Every good agent needs an attache' case. Who knew a cereal box would make a good one?!

We have a tired agent showing off her credentials.

She told me she was hiding behind her case because she is being a secret agent.

One proud agent.

MORE BIBLE SCHOOL FUN

My apologies to Samantha for being a few days behind getting the end of her Bible school pictures posted. Here are some of the last night.

Time to enjoy some of Mrs. Jeri's M&M Rice Krispie Treats. What every good agent needs to replenish their energy after water training!

And speaking of water training.....

Getting lined up....

Instuctions...

The hand-off...

Water training 2

Getting ready to go

Grandma and camera retreated indoors and missed the slip and slide training!

ANOTHER BUSY NIGHT FOR THE AGENTS OF THE TRUTH ACADEMY

One of the dreaded parts of agent training is the obstacle course and last night was the night to complete that part of the training. I heard a lot of laughter instead of moaning and groaning! The course was a lot of fun.

Getting instructions from team leaders for running the obstacle course. Agent Wilson was designated the starter.

Getting ready to go....

Starting the course...

Followed by her friend Kyleigh.

A little wobbly here....

Kyleigh's got it.

Oh no! Gotta tackle the laser alley!

Going first is trial and error...

Almost there...

Victory in sight!

Here comes Kyleigh.

Wow, we made it. Obstacle course complete!

CARLOS IS A VERSATILE VBS WORKER

Carlos is a "man of many talents" at VBS. He goes from a mean old spy to helping the little ones with crafts, including coloring, every night. Good job, Carlos. Grandma is proud of you!

LAST NIGHT'S TRUTH ACADEMY AGENTS FUN

Last night was the second night of Bible school and the agents are still very excited at the Truth Academy. Here are a few snapshots of the evening's activities.

All agents must have an ID. Here is Agent Wilson working on hers.

Exercise is important in agent training, even if it is trashbag volleyball!

Carlos is a great VBS helper.

Leading the boys in the memory verse. The boys won, they were louder than the girls!

AGENTS IN ACTION

Some snapshots of the "Agents" 1st night of VBS. They had lots of fun and will make great agents of the Truth Academy.

The Mayes Family did a great job "building" the academy.

Waiting for all the "agents" to gather for their Truth lesson #1.

Agents hard at work!

Grandmother of Agent Wilson noticed agent liked working with the male agents!!

Game time - agents must stay physically fit! Samantha behind Maggie (in glasses).

BIBLE SCHOOL READY

Last night was the first night of CAG VBS. Samantha was so excited and loves her VBS shirt. She wants to show the back so everyone can see she is an "agent"!

CARLOS AND FRIENDS HEADING TO CAMP LAST WEEK

Carlos went to church camp last week with this crazy bunch! He is in the back row in the colorful cap. He came home really excited, said he had a great time and the services were great.

CARLOS AND ISABELL AT MPACT 2015

Last week Carlos and Isabell went on a missions trip with some other kids from the youth group to Llano, Texas. Here are Carlos and  Isabell before service being silly.

ISABELL AT MPACT 2015

Isabell and other youth group members at MPact last week.

END OF CAMP 2015

The campers with their leaders ready to head back home today. They are all wearing their camp tee shirts. Samantha told me camp was lots of fun and the services were good, too!

RAINY DAY AT CAMP

So what do you do when a tropical storm brings rain to camp? You play water games, of course.