VBS Week - Conclusion

Tonight all the children who participated in Vacation Bible School, will do a presentation before their parents. They'll receive a certificate of completion. I pray more will come to know Christ.

This week has been special. Although I've blogged, in fun, about how wild my 2-3 year old class has been at times, I've enjoyed it. Each child is special, with their own unique personality. Each has a sparkle in his or her eyes that you don't see in adults.

We all had that sparkle once. I just want to bottle it up for each of them, so they can hold tight to it.

This week has been a privilege. I've enjoyed singing with these kids and to have had a part in teaching these little ones about God. I'm glad to have been able to share it with you.

VBS Week - Part 2

VBS Scripture:

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Winner Wednesday:
Our group gets wilder as the week goes on. They get to play in water, have recreation time on the playground where they push each other down the slide, and they get to plant their very own flower. They are memorizing our theme song and are getting comfortable being a part of the group.

A little girl from one of the older classes accepts Christ into her heart.
That's what makes Wednesday a Winner!


Thursday:
I have decided that working in a day care center is not a career path I want to pursue. My knees hurt and my shoulder has a major pull in it!

But we're talking about VBS week!

Thursday we let them bowl. They did a hand print on a paper plate. They learned to wash dishes. They learned their scripture: Remember Jesus.
They took pompoms into the sanctuary for music time and didn't listen to the music director. They were running into each other and being wild. The end of the week is near.

VBS Week

This is the first time I've participated in Vacation Bible School as a volunteer.

Years and YEARS ago, I participated as a child, but barely remember what I learned or did beyond doing crafts and the fact that it was held during the day. That's all I remember.

I'm helping with the 2-3 year old class. This is my comfort zone since I'm used to wild toddlers. (Little Downey can stay busy enough to where you would think there was two or three of her instead of just one!)

Here's a recap of my week at VBS:

Manic Monday: We got started a little late. There was some confusion in the schedule because of the delay, but all in all I think it was a successful evening. We had 58 kids show up and 36 volunteers. That number puts us close to the count of how many we have in church on Sundays. I pray we'll reach some new families, and returning ones, this week.

The 2-3 year olds had fun singing and dancing to the VBS music. They liked putting stickers on their hats in crafts. They enjoyed their bible story and had fun during recreation time. I had a good time cheering them on and acting silly with them. I guess I'm a three year old at heart.


My daughter stole the show during music time. She's an expert hopper and hopped to the music. Wish I had a video camera!

Tired Tuesday:

I was probably the only one tired. The kids seemed to have a great time and they were getting used to us, so they got wilder. Or so it seemed! It was my day to do the Bible Story. Thank goodness I had another teacher to help me. I'm no teacher. I wasn't prepared, which was my fault, but I think I got the point across. Think about Jesus. Learn about Jesus.

I also wanted to share our scripture for VBS Week. The theme is Game Day Central: Hebrews 12:1-2.

And I can't stop singing the VBS song: Game Day Central! The Heros are there! Game Day Central!

I'll be back later in the week with more VBS excitement!