A "Little" VBS

So with all the Covid restrictions still in place, our VBS this year (as many are) is online. Craft packets were delivered to all the children ahead of time (thanks Jess!) and we can have some time together hearing God's Word in our WebEx room. Not ideal, but something, at least. A few pictures . . .

From the small chapel set up in my basement. From this chapel I did our Lenten midweek services after the closures went into place. This is where I do Noontime prayer as well. So seemed like the right place to have VBS opening, story, and prayers as well.

Lighting the candles.

Reading the Scriptures.

Turning water into wine!

The children seemed to have fun with it today. Hopefully that will continue. Trying to figure out how to have some kind of Sunday School for them in the Fall as well, since we are not expecting any relief from the current restrictions until next year. I hope I'm wrong! But I doubt it.

VBS Day 5

Well, another one in the books. A good last day. Always sad when it ends, but always good to be able to rest, too! I wanted to take our group picture yesterday when I knew more people would be there, but alas! I forgot. So we took it today, even though not everyone was able to be there.

If you want to read the daily newspaper we sent home with the kids everyday, click here.

VBS Day 4

Only one more day of VBS! Adults are tired and kids are sad. It's always a full and fun-filled week. Controlled chaos. Hopefully, anyway. :-)

Some more pictures . . .

Awesome teachers!

Helpers worth their weight in gold.

Something fishy in this picture!

How cool is this craft?! And all you need is paper, glue, and a clothespin!

Buddies working together.

My new assistant.

VBS Day 3

Things are settling into a routine. The children are learning lots but also having lots of fun. One of the things they will do this year is decide themselves on where they want their offering money to go. We have been learning about the needs of children around the world who need to hear about Jesus - in Haiti, the Baltic States, The Sudan, Russia, and Southeast Asia. They are beginning to realize how hard it will be to decide. There is so much need!

But, in the mean time, a few more pictures . . .

Serious about crafts!

Friends.

Wait - doesn't everyone eat carrots this way?

And how about a short video . . .

VBS Day 2

Yesterday: God created water. We need water to live. Jesus is living water. But today, what if there's too much water? Then you have flooding. So Noah, the ark, and the rainbow were today's story, and how the rainbow and the baptismal font both remind us of God's promises to us, not to destroy but to save.

And just for a little fun, some pictures . . .

Here is what the teachers dream their children will be like:

And here's the reality . . .

See ya' tomorrow!

VBS Day 1

So Vacation Bible School started today. A little rough start for me. River of Life is our theme this year. Water in the Bible. Baptism. Story of creation today. A couple of pictures:

What if God created us with feet that were too big for our bodies?

Homemade maracas for a craft.

Vacation Bible School

Last week we held our Vacation Bible School. It is always a full, fun, and exhausting week. We have a lot of fun and the kids learn a lot. Here are so pictures for you:

Early arrivers playing a game:

Our teachers:

Games:

Learning activities:

Crafts:

More fun:

Offering - We collected $440 for The Hope Academy (a school for orphans) in Kenya!

Some of our children:

Our snack providers and preparers!

Thanks everybody who helped make it a great week!

VBS Selfies