This is Hannah, she’s a rookie. She worked very hard today and without new people like her willing to give it a try we can’t reach and help new families. We had several community groups today that enable us to expand — so thanks for all of you volunteers!

This is Kim L. she helps Kim R. (I know “the Kims”) to organize the monster we call Respite.

This is Kim R. and she’s the Director of Rooftop Ministries. Over eight years ago she approached the pastor of Daybreak and myself about starting this ministry and it has grown from a handful of kids to the hundreds that we have today. It takes an amazing amount of organizing to pull a Respite off — and they do a great job every time.

In case you are wondering (from the video) the green tape on her shoulder means that she “floats” or is a person who is available to help if you need someone. That sums Kim R. up in a nutshell — always ready to help!

Today was another Daybreak Respite. It was from 9:30am to 2:30pm with an hour clean up on the back end. So I am tired. It was a flurry of the normal energy and movement with only a little administrative drama. For the most part it was all about serving our community in a way that really made an impact.

I have several video and picture posting from today’s event so I will spread them out over several posts. If you served at a Respite then you know what I’m talking about, and if you haven’t – sign up for next time.

Two Sundays ago Daybreak Community Church launched Children’s Worship. Parents can drop their children off at 9:45 where their kids will be provided a breakfast and some “hang out” time. Around 10:05 the kids are encouraged to gather on two large rugs and our Children’s Worship begins. They sing songs (which my kids sing through out the week), listen to an engaging skit, and various other fun activities. It has added so much to our children’s ministry. We are able to focus on the main point of the day, teach our kids about missions (they support a Compassion Child), and have educational fun! It is only going to get better – so check it out one Sunday.