Return of the Masterbuilders

Here we are with the Master Builders series, and I have to say that this kick-off was amazingly solid. The amount of attention to detail was astounding, including this incredible set that you see above.  It's difficult to see, but within the circle on the stage is a screen that has a projected image on it that changes from time to time.

The kids loved it.  Madison was looking forward to this one a lot.  About a year after the first time we did this one, she was suggesting we return to it, and here we are!

Here's Daddy as Professor Wisenheimer, talking about the upcoming Master Builder Competition that our characters are working hard on towards winning.  Notice the hat he has on - we made that one yesterday.  It has a little sailboat that Madison made out of LEGO bricks on it, resting in some blue LEGO brick "water."

The set is amazing, and even the placement of lighting is pretty cool.  The worship sets this morning were so solid - we have pictures of kids on their knees with their hands raised in worship.  We have a great band, always ready to stop things and make sure that it isn't just a performance. 

One of the props Pastor Lance used was a LEGO Dolphin Cruise ship that Madison and Daddy made a few years ago.  It was really helpful around offering time, as we were showing the power of just one brick and how it all adds up to become something greater.  

And the actors did wonderfully for the skit portion.  It's an ongoing series, so Daddy will have to write something new for the next time.  But this one was just perfect, in that we tackled all kinds of things.  Obviously, we talked about our bottom line, about the Ten Commandments, the blueprints for a good life.

But we also talked about Ole Kirk Christensen, who founded the LEGO company.  His first creation was a wooden duck, which we memorialized with a whole bunch of small LEGO ducks the actors were carrying around.

Of course, we got to show off on the big screen some of the more incredible constructions of LEGO bricks.  And we tackled that age old meme of the most painful moment a person can ever go through: stepping on a LEGO brick in the middle of the night.  

It was a really well put-together service, if you'll pardon the expression.  We spent a lot of time in preparation for it, and it was one of those days that you walk away from, quite content with how things turned out.

The rest of the day was short, with us staying home, resting, doing some piano, and eventually watching another movie. What movie?  "The LEGO Movie," of course.

Tonight, we did finish "The Hidden Staircase," and yes, Mr. Nathan Gomber is our criminal.  He was caught tonight, and Mr. Drew was rescued, having been found in a hidden tunnel.  The day was saved, and by the end of the book, Madison was wanting to read more Nancy Drew.  It was a good story, and she might actually pick up another mystery by her in time.  We'll see.  Eventually, we'll watch that movie with Nancy Drew.  This isn't the last we've seen of her - we tried it out, and sure enough, it was a good book series!