VBS 2023 In the Books

Vacation Bible School was a tremendous success! Over the course of three days, we had the privilege of welcoming numerous children from our congregation and the local community. It was an incredible opportunity for us to share the good news of the gospel with these young hearts and engage in meaningful conversations with their parents. Participation and attendance were great, and energy was exciting.

I want to personally express my heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated workers, teachers, and helpers who played a vital role in making this event possible. Your commitment and enthusiasm were truly inspiring, and I am grateful for your time and your contribution. This could not happen without you. Your attention to the children and the purpose of sharing Jesus was amazing. Also, thanks to those of you who spent time talking to the parents and adults that hung around during each evening. Many community families were in attendance, and I appreciate you getting to know them and for making them feel welcome.

Furthermore, I would like to extend a special thank you to Helen Bradley and Pastor Ken for their exceptional leadership and tireless efforts in organizing and coordinating this remarkable VBS event. Their dedication and passion for spreading the love of Christ were evident in every aspect of the program.

Our theme this year was "Meeting Jesus." Pastor Ken taught three specific stories of people meeting Jesus in scripture. Those encounters demonstrated Jesus' power to forgive sin. The gospel message was clearly communicated to the children that our greatest need is to be saved of our sin by trusting in Jesus as our Savior. The small group leaders unpacked each story with discussion and questions. Several of the children responded to an invitation to learn more about following Jesus. Here is a prayer point for you - We have invited those kids to join us this coming Sunday evening to continue that conversation. Be in prayer for that.

We were blessed to have had the opportunity to create lasting memories, build relationships, and impact lives through VBS this week. Thank you again to everyone involved, and we look forward to next year as we continue this journey of faith and outreach together.