Busy Week in the 'Brary

Last week was the end of Preschool and Mother’s Day Out visits for Story Time. Our sweet volunteers are taking time off to visit their own kids and grandchildren. They are always a little wistful that they won’t get to sit down once a week and read delightful stories to our adorable preschoolers. But some of the volunteers will be here for the six-week Mother’s Day Out session in June, when we will again offer Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And there are only a couple of months till we start again in September.

Summer Reading Club, another great event for kids, doesn’t kick off till next week, June 1. Be sure to read the blog next week, or you can go to our web page and see some of the details now.

You might think this week would be quiet and restful. You’d be mistaken.

On Tuesday, we bundled up all the donated children’s books we received and sent them on their way. Martha Stowe, the executive director of the Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation, came over in her SUV expecting a few boxes of books. We actually had about 18 boxes to give her. She was thrilled. We were thrilled. The kids who receive books—as a way to keep their reading skills sharp over the summer—and their parents will be thrilled.

Phil and Martha, with
18 boxes of books for Vickery Meadow!

 

We are all so grateful to anyone who took the time to box up their children’s books and bring them to PCBC. Rest assured that the books your children loved will find wonderful new homes with young, appreciative readers.

On Tuesday evening, we hosted the Illuminated Bible Journaling workshop taught by Jann Gray. More than 30 people came to Ellis Parlor that evening, all ready to experience Jann’s new way of interacting with the Bible. As we learned, it was “all about the heART, not the art.” More than just putting pretty graphics in your Bible or journal, illuminated Bible journaling is a technique for engaging one’s creativity, tarrying in God’s Word, and adding graphics that help us to “see and remember.”

The workshop was so much fun! We sat at round tables so it was easy to interact. Some of the attendees were semi-pros, bringing their own watercolors, pens, and other supplies. Some demurred that they don’t have any idea how to do this, and can’t draw. Yet, every person walked away with something pretty, some new knowledge and techniques, and, hopefully, the inspiration to keep going.

We have a copy of Jann’s book, Illuminated Journaling, in our collection. We also have several copies for sale. If you’re intrigued with this idea, or if you’re looking for a kick-start to your personal devotions and Bible study, come check it out! Also, due to the enthusiastic response to this event, we will be on the alert for Jann’s future visits to Dallas and perhaps facilitating small groups to engage in illuminated journaling.

So it’s been a busy week! We hope to make it a busy summer. Check back soon and often for more about what’s going on in the ’Brary.

And if you have some extra hours on your hands this summer, think about coming to VOLUNTEER!