2008 Strzinek Summer Series #3

This is way overdue, but I had to make sure and include a post about Tate’s first ever Vacation Bible School. It’s actually not called Vacation Bible School at RHCC, but you get the point. So his first ever Summer Spectacular was pretty spectacular. All three of us were impressed along with the 4,000+ who attended throughout the three nights.




This year’s theme was Jonah and after the classes, there was a musical of the story covered over the three nights. I wasn’t sure how Tate would do at that portion since it was well into the evening, but he liked watching the big chorus acts, bounced and clapped to the music, and LOVED when the huge fish came down and swallowed Jonah. He watched that fish the entire way down from the balcony, across the stage, and out of the auditorium. Ever since then, I can get a big laugh out of him when I say “Jonah, Jonah, Jonah” in my Jaws voice. My favorite part of the musical was the Nineveh song to the tune of Thriller.

Wade & I helped out in the 4s class and got to have fun with another big fish. I can’t take any credit for this impressive craftsmanship. Several people spent several days and nights putting it together (big props to the B's, O's, and O's). The kids loved it, and we all had a fun time!

I know that we have some time before Tate comes home with a memory verse or craft of his own, but I still loved watching him enjoy himself. And I loved thinking about all of the Summer Spectaculars in the years to come and all of the wonderful things he’ll learn.