Last minute prep...

Monday begins VBS.  Today my objective is to double check things are prepped for Day One.  Yes, there is a plan for the entire week; but, it's imperative Monday rocks.  If the kids don't have fun the first day, they won't return.  Besides, there are always last minute reistrations, cancellations, and crises.  It pays to review each area again.  Tomorrow, a crew is going to set up the Hall, make bread dough, and pudding.  Today, I need to go over the grocery list to shop tonight.  We like to make food from scratch to reduce the amount of possible allergens and additives.  I have easy pudding, rolls, frosting, and cupcake recipes.  It takes a little longer, but tastes better and overall cheaper when we buy bulk quantities of the ingredients.  Today, I pulled my cupcake pans and rolling pin to take to church because there aren't any in the kitchen.  Be sure to take stock of the kitchen and pantry at church.  Use your notes!

Yesterday, when I set up the craft room, I set up a table with Monday's crafts to be certain all of the materials are ready.  My friend, Marisa, set up the stage in Story and prepped the cardboard boat for Monday.  Tomorrow, we'll take care of the AV in Story, Prayer, and the Hall.  I have laid out the stickers, stamps, and clothes pin dolls for Prayer.  The kids set up the Vocations table in the Prayer room.  My friend, Marie, is stapling the prayer journals to bring tomorrow.  The church's admin, Cathie, is inking stamp pads.  Loads of people are bringing fins, sheep bodies, posters, and supplies to church, Sunday, when I'll do a final meeting a run through.  My friend, Louise, likes to plan the games, craft, and snack.  She knows how hectic the first day is and keep things simple.  I pulled bins, towels, toys, and props for Games, yesterday.  Today, I rechecked the list of games to see if we have everything.  Even with a walk through Sunday, I plan to arrive at 7:30 on Monday to set up all of the AV, flip the lights on, unlock the doors, start the music, brief the volunteers, and pray!  Cheers for a good week!