06/09/2026
We arrived in Nashville yesterday afternoon and hit the ground running. Thanks to all the parents & grandparents who got us loaded and to Mr John for coming to pray for us as we left!
We began w/ worship & welcomed Ean & Lizzie, 2 local CP youth workers, who led music for worship. And then we got to work preparing for VBS.
Today Case started us off w/ a morning devotion & then we hosted VBS for the children & families Sacred Sparks serves - 24 children & their parents sang, danced, created, played & heard the good news that when we are scared Jesus is with us. We cleaned out a storage room for Sacred Sparks & secured some shelving units for organization. And that was Day 1! And now, in true Cumberland Youth fashion they’re finishing the day in the hotel pool.
God was kind today & during our theological reflection Maddie noted the loveliness of the joy on the face of one little friend. We held the truth that in the same way we delighted in our new friends’ joy, God delights in ours. Pray for good rest & on to Day 2!