"Better Than My Binky"

Yesterday's Open House on the Southridge Campus was a great success. We had over 3,000 people come through to see the new tools for worship and ministry God has provided for us. God even took the day before to paint the landscape white with snow. The views from the windows were amazing! The Charleston Gazette covered our special day in its main story on the front page of this morning's paper. The headline read: "Bible Center Church debuts new facilities."

Today, as we were discussing the Open House among the staff, several mentioned that they heard a number of kids say how they could not wait until next Sunday. The kids loved the children's ministry floor and all the activities available down there. Some parents struggled to get their kids to leave!

As a matter of fact, one mom shared with a staff member that her son was so excited about what he saw he made a startling declaration: "This is better than my binky!" His "binky" is his special blanket. This child had gotten so wrapped up in the wonder of the children's space that he rated it above his cherished "binky."

God has provided our church an incredible facility to reach young families for Christ. As kids eagerly come to church each Sunday, they will have fun, hear the Good News of Jesus, and learn how to obey God's Word daily.

And that is way better than any "binky!"