Vanishing Virtues-Usefulness

We have just concluded another successful Vacation Bible School at Lawson Baptist. An average of 86 people attended each evening, including 59 young people. Good food, good fun and good friends all combined for another memorable VBS.
As I think back on the week, it ties in perfectly with this weeks sermon in our Vanishing Virtues series. Usefulness, another way of saying obedience, is where we shine the spotlight this week.
Once again, so many LBC people used their abilities for the Lord to reach the children with the gospel of Christ. While only a handful of the 27 adults we averaged during the week were teachers, so many others used the talents they have to serve Jesus and bless the children.
I firmly believe that the vast majority of Americans want their lives to count for something positive. We may never be a professional athlete, write the great American novel or become a famous celebrity. But God has endowed each of us with certain traits and talents that we are to use for the purpose of leading others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
God bless everyone who let their lights shine in service to the Savior this week at VBS. And thanks to the parents of the children for entrusting them to us during this special time.