Found Nemo

Take up your mat and walk!

This morning's services were well done, the story of the guy at the Pool of Bethesda who just can't get a break:  every time he tries to jump in, someone beats him to it.  Today we illustrated this in a pretty fun way, with one of our characters coming in dressed as an angel, ready to stir the kiddie pool we had set up there on the stage.  Just as our poor beleaguered lame man is about to get into the water, a woman bursts in and beats him to the punch:  you see, she broke a nail and heard about this pool... anyway, as you know, Jesus soon enters the scene and sets things straight.  Like I said, it was a fun service - times four.  We did both services for the older kids, and then both again for Madison's group in KidPak Jr.  

Daddy had a few meetings today after services, so it was an extended day.  But, after eating a bit - and after piano practice - we returned to the movie theater to find Nemo!

There was a new Toy Story cartoon short in front of the movie itself, and then there was Nemo.  We intentionally haven't watched this movie for quite some time - and all we can say is "Wow!"  This movie was meant for a 3D format, as you might imagine.  And beyond the technical achievement, the story itself is magnificent.  All three of us enjoyed the movie again - it was such a nice moment looking over at the family, all of us clad with 3D glasses, munching on popcorn and having a family night out.