Needless to say, Vacation Bible School leaves little time or energy to post a blog. After some rest, I can think about what has been and say that we had a great experience. The willing and talented volunteers who planned and led this year’s VBS are wonderful folks and should be commended by all. It was pure joy to see familiar and new faces of all ages join together for food, fun, fellowship and faithful learning. In fact, we had over 200 children and youth, at least 75 adult volunteers, and approximately 50-60 adults in our adult classes. What a great week!
This year’s mission emphasis was Nothing But Nets. Through a great display and Mo, the Mosquito, the story of this effort to eradicate malaria in Africa was well told and nearly $1500 was collected to buy nets. Helping one another throughout a global community is an important faith lesson and this was a good demonstration of it. Nathan, our Duke intern, led this project.
As decorations are put away and spaces return to normal, we begin thinking about next year – June 22-26, 2008 - "Beach Party, Surfin' through the Scriptures". May we continue to offer our church family and community an authentic, exciting, disciple-building event.
This year’s mission emphasis was Nothing But Nets. Through a great display and Mo, the Mosquito, the story of this effort to eradicate malaria in Africa was well told and nearly $1500 was collected to buy nets. Helping one another throughout a global community is an important faith lesson and this was a good demonstration of it. Nathan, our Duke intern, led this project.
As decorations are put away and spaces return to normal, we begin thinking about next year – June 22-26, 2008 - "Beach Party, Surfin' through the Scriptures". May we continue to offer our church family and community an authentic, exciting, disciple-building event.
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