Vacation Bible School went very well. We had quite an adventure getting things set up, but with much trial and error, we ended up with a very nice blue tent and convincing winter decor. The kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! We had three families that came every day and two families that visited throughout the week. Several of them were unchurched or looking for a new church. It was neat to see the Lord at work--slowly opening doors for outreach. Ben led the games and I did singing and helped with class rotations. We had children ranging in age from 3 to 11, so we had to get a bit creative!!! On the last day we rented a snow cone machine and bounce house. That went over really well with all of the children. Apparently the snow cones are a bit of a novelty around here...but they fit right in with our "polar" theme.
The Davis kids "chillin' out" in the igloo!
One of our youngest attendees
enjoying snack time!
Craft for Day 1:
Making frames for our stepping stones
(Ben and Bro. Davis had pre-drilled these
with an electric drill)
Craft for Day 2:
Filling frames and adding beads
(More from Day 2)
Craft for Day 3:
Painting the finished product!
More from Day 3...
The park staff took the tables we had been using.
Since we were in a ball field, this was our "plan B" for craft time.
Kellie leading the singing
Pastor Davis taught the Bible Lesson every day and blew the whistle for class rotations
Ben helping with the memory verse
Game time with part of the "junior class"
(Marshall Davis and Eliana Parton)
Ready and waiting for game time!
This is Kellie and Paul Harness
(he's the children's Sunday School Teacher)
with the older class
for our game time on the last day
"On Guard!!!"
What color is your tongue?????
It was encouraging to watch the Lord bring people, and another reminder that, "...unless the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it..." We have seen time and again that it makes no difference how much you do to prepare, unless the Lord blesses and works, your efforts will always be in vain. I have seen in such a new and vivid way how vital it is to rely on the Lord to move. The blessing comes when we see Him at work, and watch Him do what only He can!
Great pics! and I'm sure they don't reflect half the fun that was had by all. May those families who visited contine to come...may the Good News contine to spread in that community.
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