Bible School #3 Church of God

We of course had to go to our favorite Vacation Bible School from last summer again this summer with our heard of kiddos.  Mom's neighbor Brittany kept me informed as to when it was and we invited the troops, as is our norm.  Usually I don't let visitors come with us until night 2 until I know it's a good set up and good mix, but it was so good last year, I started bringing everyone on night one.  Luckily mom helped out with transporting!

Monday

Today's Theme was "The Call" featuring the Bible story of Saul

Day 1 with our gang

It again this year was a great week with a wonderful church!The theme was Savior's Roundup a western theme.  The only one of its kind I've seen advertised around town.  I typically see 4 or so themes repeated all over at many churches.  The church members did a fabulous job putting it on and almost all of it was hand made set ups as opposed to the pre-made and bought option from the company who designed the program.
Each night the kids were given a memory verse to learn and they'd get a coin to buy a goodie at teh Country Store.

For all have sinned and some short of the glory of God.  Romans 3:23

Tuesday

Today's theme was "The Sacrifice" featuring Jesus, the Ultimate rancher

All the kids from VBS on night 2: Tuesday

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19

Wednesday

Today's theme was "The Armor of Christ"

You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6

 

Thursday 

Today's theme was "The mission" recruiting others for Christ

Friday

Today's theme was "The Reward"- Heaven

Like most VBS programs it was split up into parts--- the worship/skit time all together and then stations made up of the message/story, crafts, rec time and snack time before the closing worship time back all together.  The kids were split up into 4 age groups 2-4, early elementary, ages ages 9-12, and then 12 and up.  Unlike most VBS programs they allow kids of all ages, which I love!  Kids after 5th grade need to know of Jesus' love!

Large group time was led by Mrs. Bethany who narrated the skits while her lovely sisters and fellow members acted.  Then Mrs KK led the singing while Mr Todd and Miss Brittany played the instruments.

Large group time

Miss Brittany and Mr Lee led rec with lots of water fun and outdoor games!

2-4 y/o at Rec

Early elementary at Rec

9-12y/o at Rec

12 and up at Rec

Craft time was led by Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Roc-Roc

Snack time of course was a hit--- and I can't mention how many time I heard preschool and early elementay kiddos ask "How much longer until snack!!" But just giving the kids gold fish and grapes wasn't good enough--- they too had a western theme.  Too bad I didn't manage a nightly photo, but check out the cowboy boot rice krispy treats and the cowboy hat cupcakes

Then to top it off there was a Sunday Service geared around VBS complete with a delish meal together.  This may seem like no big deal but almost all the kids I brought are unchurched-- and low income.  This VBS took place the last week of the month-- know what that means to a low income family?  Minimal food in the house and snacks aren't an option.  The church prob didn't think about that, but they were filling bellies and souls.

Over the course of the week, they had 52 kids at VBS.  The biggest single night had 43 kids.
Preschool hadd 11 kids, 6 with perfect attendance
Junior class had 12 kids, 6 with perfect attendance.
Pre-teen had 19 kids, 9 with perfect attendance
Teen had 10 kids, 4 with perfect attendance
12 decisions for salvation were made!

Brittany, thanks for the invite and we can't wait to meet again!