Monday Update: Busy Week Ahead

It is countdown week. There is a lot going on next two weeks that is filling up this week. VBS kicks off a week from today. There are songs to learn, characters to create, powerpoints to prepare and all the last minute details we haven't thought of yet. Yep, going to be busy... Camp starts two weeks from today with Staff Week. I am still getting the new computer up and running with the programs I need to operate the summer season. There are letters to send, registrations to process and plans to make. Since next week will be very full with VBS, the more I can get done this week, the better. This coming Saturday is the 50th anniversary celebration for Camp Berea. I have a DVD to try to put together (after I make sure I can get the old software to work on the new computer.) More plans to make and work to do. I least I'm not primary on this one. Family time: Can't forget this. They were gone the last half of last week and so I didn't get time with Sarah or the kids. The weekend was also busy so I haven't had as much time as I would like. This morning has been good but right now they have friends over and are spending time with them. Tonight I will have time with them while Sarah goes to a shower at church. Sarah and I need a good evening just to sit and talk and catch up. So, a busy week. I have some blog posts pre-written so that I should be able to keep up with the blog more or less without taking extra time. The big trick this week will be to use my time effectively and not stress. It is ok to be busy but when serving the Lord becomes more chore than joy, we're wandering into dangerous territory. And not matter how big the to-do pile gets, family has to come first! I covet your prayers this week. Did I mention, there is always that sermon for next Sunday too. :) Luckily, I have that almost done already. Live with laughter and serve with joy. God is good and serving the family and serving the church can be a joy if you come from the right place with God.