Kidology U

This past Saturday I went to Kidology U in Columbus. I didn't know what to expect from it really. I wasn't disappointed. I will share in others posts about what I took away from the event. This one is dedicated to observations I made and weird things I saw.

• On the way there I passed a truck hauling a pumpkin that was atleast 6 or 7 feet round. It was huge! I tried taking a picture with my phone but I stink at it and it was raining.
• The church where the event was held was sweet! They have a great facility, especially the children's ministry areas.
• They had an inflatable slide in one hallway...for adults! I saw old ladies going down this thing. It was so cool. Did I go down? No. I wanted to, but I am quite introverted and tend to keep to myself at events like this unless with other people. So, next year we need more people going and then I'll go down the slide.
• Although there were lots of booths set up that wee selling stuff, I realized that most curriculum is kinda crappy. No offense to anyone, but the point of it all is reaching lost kids and there just aren't any curriculums that really teach in a way that unchurched kids would get. Even the cool Kidmo stuff we have been using doesn't do that. Maybe I am missing some great curriculum out there. If so, let me know. Most of it is geared towards kids who grow up in church. Nothing wrong with kids growing up in church. I want that for Kidopolis. But I want to see kids do more than have Bible knowledge. I want to see kids change the world...And not when they get older. Now. I want to see kids change the world as kids. I want to see kids be The Church and also be treated like they are part of The Church. Sorry for the mini-rant. Chas and I have had some great conversations about this.
• On my way back, I stopped at Rally's for a large Mr. Pibb. I got back on the highway to discover that they gave me Diet Coke. Never go to Rally's in Grove City unless you want the wrong drink. Gross!
• I stopped at the Polaris area in Columbus and found an O'Charley's. This is Barb's favorite of all time. I went in and got a to-go order of their Loaded Potato Soup for her. They even threw in their famous rolls which rock so much! She was so happy she waited until I got home to eat dinner. I did good. I also stopped somewhere to get a real drink (see previous statement).
• Rain is stupid. I don't understand why God made rain. Oh well.