What An Honor to Be A Blessing...

I showed up today at a public school near my church where several of our church members volunteer with NOVO Ministries. They put on a Bible Club every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 for any students that are willing to hear what God has to say through His Word. They are currently running about 60 kids strong and have about five volunteers regularly and one that comes as she feels up to it. I have felt a desire to participate but I have to say that honestly as a homeschooling parent I had to decide whether or not to "subject" my child. We had a chat about it yesterday and today and Kiddo decided he wanted to go, so we showed up and were greeted with the most wonderful hugs and thanks. Apparently they were going to be minus TWO volunteers today. She went to our church before NOVO and asked all the staff there to pray that God would provide a way...and in Kiddo and I walked! What a wonderful way to witness God's blessings...by being a part of it. I pray often (anytime I think of it) to use me to bless someone and what an honor to have been the much-needed volunteer. It was a great time - though it was crazy! :o) - and Kiddo had a blast. He wanted to go back NEXT week...forget that no one else will be at school since it's Thanksgiving and all! :o)

What a great day! I hope you all are being blessings...you are to me!

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