VBS Poem

Sunday services at Corozal Church of the Nazarene were beautiful.  We went to both the am and pm services.  At the morning services the VBS kids had made thank you cards for the VBS workers.  They called everyone up by name and presented each person with a homemade card and a hug of gratitude.  It was very sweet.  One of the older kids, Amy, wrote a poem for us, and several of the kids read a verse to us in front of the congregation.  It was such an honor.  We wanted to share the poem with you:

Around the world there is many a need,
Churches to build, children to feed
Sometimes with their backs against the wall
God's people respond and heed God's call.

This team from California did exactly that
You energized themselves and gave all that you got
You felt the need and you are doing you part
Cause you love Jesus from the bottom of your heart.

You are this group from San Diego who heard about us
You excitedly met and found time to discuss
The vote was counted, there wasn't a NO
Corozal Nazarene was the place to go.

Though things seemed difficult yet there was no fear
You knew that God would answer each and every prayer
While information about Belize you eagerly sought
Funds were being raised and airfares were being bought.

You headed to Belize to arrive after noon
But this was not to be, at least not so soon
Tropical storm Alex announced, Here I roll
But let us remember that God was in control.

Dallas, Belize, Cancun, Dallas and Belize again
The storm was here with the wind and rain
Discouraged you were not, you never lost it
You trusted God. He wasn't surprised a bit.

Tired and famished after such a long flight
Yet upbeat and smiling and looking fine what night
You feasted on the food and we got our wish
We think you enjoyed our special local dish.

Then we saw you --here with a block, there with a tool
While we the children were in Vacation Bible School
We thank God for the teachers who taught us so well
As we always run home with good news to tell.

We tell of the songs and the stories we now know
And how Jesus died for us cause He loves us so
We have said yes to Jesus, he is now in our heart
Thanks to you the team, you've really done your part.

We just want to thank you for the kindness you've shown
The sacrifices you've made will never be fully known
We don't have much to give in return, for such a selfless love
But God has promised his blessings that he gives from above.