Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

VBS good-bye's and hello's

Friday evening, the Berea group led VBS for the last night. The story was about Saul on the road to Damascus.
The painted frames turned out great!

I don't know how well you can read the text, but a child wrote "Gesus [heart] me."


Sunday morning, the Bereans headed home to Indiana.


Thanks so much for coming and blessing so many children!


The Pleasant View Mennonite youth group from Ohio endured orientation and visitation in 100+ degree heat, and then relaxed with a cookout provided by Aim Right in the evening, along with a time of worship and communion.
Yesterday evening, the Bible story was about Gideon, so there was jar [milk jug] smashing, water drinking, and torch making as part of games.



High-energy singing!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Thursday was Crazy Hair Night. You might see a few evidences of that fact below! I was told that the offsite location went "all out" with crazy hair, but unfortunately I don't have any photos of that.


Even the littlest VBS'er had some spiked hair action!

Classes began work on their craft project -- painting photo frames.
This evening groups will paint the finishing touches on their frames. I have been busy printing group photos this afternoon, which will then go into the frames, along with the memory verse (Joshua 1:9) printed onto each photo. Let me just say...for the class below, God has gifted these ladies with amazing patience and gentleness with the very rambunctious K4-K5 class they've had this week! They have persevered through temper tantrums, whining, large class sizes, and a lot of strong wills.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

VBS Wednesday

Children are learning the songs that go with the VBS curriculum and enjoy singing during opening and closing each evening.
Wade Winnalot #1 came back as game show host, for a toilet paper wrap game.
Attendance bounced over 55 children, so everyone got an ice pop as a treat in addition to the planned snack.
Each evening, a specific "GO" phrase has been highlighted, like "GO RISK" or "GO LEAD." Yesterday's phrase was:

The Bible story crew did a great job of acting out the story of Jesus' death on the cross and challenging students to "GO TELL" their family and friends about Jesus' sacrifice for them.This evening we're planning Crazy Hair Night -- Lord willing, some fun photos forthcoming!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

More VBS!

The Berea group is also coordinating VBS for Phoenix Inner-City Kids (PICK) this week. Here are a few photos from yesterday evening:


And VBS Tuesday evening at Aim Right: