Norfolk Day 2

Today was a great day at VBS. There were more children there and once again the energy was high. The kids are great to work with and are learning a lot about Jesus and His love. Every kid is on the edge of their seats at Chadder's theater with Evelyn Griffith, Ed Burwell is doing an excellent job teaching the Bible, Barbara Burwell rocks in the craft room, and Brianna Jarcey is a fantastic worship leader! We are blessed to have the best VBS mission team on the planet!! And we will only get stronger as Carrie Thompson arrives tonight...WOO HOO. Team CTBC is the best!

Duck, Duck Goose...Mrs. Evelyn is the Queen!


Ed leads the Bible story time



Brianna leads the kids in worship music.

In the afternoon we all headed to the beach to pass out free Frisbees to anyone who wanted them. Over 25 were passed out to those willing to take them. Honestly, we had no problems with persons taking them. Each black Frisbee in imprinted with www.theultimateanswernow.com . It was beautiful day to be at the beach and the ladies enjoyed a nice bike ride on the boardwalk while Bland and Ed sat on a bench swapping stories, go figure.

Ed passes out Frisbees



Some guys tossing around a Frisbee we gave them, cool!



Just insert your own caption for this one.


Now your daily update on the Mission Trip road trips. We have a van, we have the keys, and we tend to drive in circles. Today on the way to the church we missed the exit and did not realize it for several miles. what tipped us off was passing Mt. Trashmore which was one thing that we had not seen on our various times circling the Norfolk/VA Beach/Chesapeake/Portsmith area.


The Inflatable Monkey War Continues...

You deflated our brother and now we will deflate you!



Bring it on!
We deflated your brother and
We Will...We Will...Deflate You...Deflate you!

Mission Trip Day 2

Today we began our work in earnest. Although the crowd at VBS was not as large as we planned, they made up for it in the sheer energy they brought with them. The kids had a great time and the adults were left pooped out. Here are some of the highlights from our morning:

The BIG beach ball was a huge hit!

Brianna (yellow hat) did a fantastic job leading singing for VBS. She had two assistants from the church (orange hat and yellow hat). A sigh of relief was heard when everyone learned that Bland would not be using his paint peeling voice to lead music!!

There are times in which VBS can be a dangerous proposition.
You never know when the giant inflatable monkey will attack.



Ed B. confidently rest after an epic battle with the GIANT monkey.
Ed came, Ed saw, Ed conquered the beast!

According to Google maps our hotel is "8.3 mi – about 11 mins" from Spurgeon Memorial Church (where we are doing VBS). Check out the route here. According to Google maps the way that Bland took us back was "31.6 mi – about 44 mins" The Correct Way vs. Bland's Way

Mission Trippers Take On Norfolk

Our mission team arrived today in Norfolk all geared up to lead a VBS for Spurgeon Baptist Church. We rolled in at about 5:45 after a fairly uneventful trip. Other than enduring all of Ed Burwell and Bland Campbell's stories. Mile after mile after mile they exchanged stories, Barb corrected a few of Ed's and Brianna just quietly sat passively by. We busted our rear ends decorating the church and getting it all set up for VBS. Evelyn was busy bringing in inflatable animals and beach balls and we were all amazed at her efficiency. That was until we found out that one of the men of the church had brought in a mini compressor. HMMM...that Evelyn can be so, so tricky :-) all the little mission trippers have retired for the night for morning will come way to quickly. Please remember our team in prayer this week: Ed and Barbara Burwell, Jim and Evelyn Griffith, Brianna Jarcy, Carrie Thompson, and Bland Campbell.

A Special Day of Worship

Today CTBC celebrated the baptism of Jennifer Thompson. It was an awesome experience to see this young lady enter in the baptismal pool. To witness Jennifer to proclaim that Jesus is her personal Savior. We are all so proud of you Jennifer!

A Sneek Peek Into The Past

On June 8, 2008 the Charles Town Baptist Church found a way to beat the first heat wave of the summer. It hosted a Summer’s Here Picnic featuring Wild and Wonderful Water Games. Traditional picnic fare such as grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, salads, fruit, and desserts galore lined the tables. While many of the adults fellowshipped together in the air conditioned CTBC building, all the children (young and old) took to the church yard to cool off. The children beat the heat with several different water games including water balloon volleyball, a water balloon fight, and the ever popular Slip ‘N Slide. It was just the beginning of many exciting activities happening at Charles Town Baptist Church this summer.

John "The GrillMaster" Mills



How not to Slip 'N Slide...





Dr. Hall pitches in to blow up the HUGE Beach Ball...only to fall into the temptation of the electric pump in Carrie's van!

A Day For Celebration

Yesterday, during our 11:00 AM worship service, CTBC celebrated the Baptism of Mike Pittinger, Micheal Pittinger, and Angela Pittinger. It was a wonderful sight to behold a Father, Son, and Granddaughter standing together in the Baptismal pool. Three believers showing the world an outward symbol of the inward commitment they have made. Congratulations Pittingers, we love you and are proud of you!

VBS 08 Registration

Vacation Bible School

July 14-18

6:00 ‘til 9:00 PM

Family night: July 20

5:00-8:00 PM

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