Grace Abounding

Storytelling, Face Paint, and Balloon Art
Our church family and teens from Truth Baptist Church in East Hartford, CT, told stories in Alexandria parks and coffee shops on August 31, 2008. The teens made balloon art, painted faces, told interactive stories with props and costumes, and handed out popsicles. We had a great reception from kids and parents in Del Ray, Cameron Station, and Cameron Perks. Several families asked about our church and how they can visit.

Expecting The Unexpected
The teens from Connecticut intended to arrive Friday night at 9:30 pm. But their van broke down on the NJ Turnpike. Pastor Matt Harper went to the Philadelphia airport and picked up another rental van…after 1 AM! They arrived after 4 AM, quite exhausted. Jane Coates, Christy Matias, and my brother Nathan Matias all pitched in and led the first storytelling session the next morning while the teens caught some sleep.

Back On Track
By lunchtime the teens had taken over and kept many kids and parents captivated through their stories and activities! Thank you, brothers and sisters from Truth Baptist Church! You encouraged our congregation and served our community well.