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(
See photographs of 2007 vacation Bible school on our Activities Webpage.)
Vacation Bible School
Jim Rule will be performing. He has recently
relocated from California with his family. He has a degree in Music, a Masters
degree in Education, ESL certification (English as a Second language) and is
currently working on his reading specialist certification. Currently, he is a
teacher. He is a song writer/performer. He has even written songs for Barney. His
performance at Shells will be inspirational as well as entertaining
with participation from all those who join us. Invite your friends! You can learn
more about Jim Rule by visiting his website at
www.jimrule.com He comes highly
recommended.
Rainforest Adventure-A Tree Top Bible Blast was certainly a Blast this year!
Eighteen youth participated in the program, along with 17 teens and adults. Do you
see that we had almost as many adults as we did kids? That’s because the adults enjoy
VBS just as much, if not more, than the youth!
And, when we have so many teens and adults involved with the program, we can relax
(somewhat) and enjoy the fellowship and program too.
Fellowship Hall was transformed into a rainforest under the lead direction of Judy
Leininger. (Thanks to the congregation for all those large pieces of cardboard!)
Each evening began in our rainforest with our opening celebration. We met the
rainforest creature of the evening that helped us to learn the daily theme of share,
give, grow, love and praise. Davey, the puppet, our songs and enthusiastic youth made
this a wonderful opening celebration. Next, the youth departed with their specific
group and traveled to the various areas.
Canopy Crafts kept everyone busy creating a sharing banner. The preschoolers enjoyed
making drums, little toucan masks, seed mosaics and a small bag. All others made rain
sticks, pillowcases with a photo, and a decorated rug.
Swing Vine Science was busy experimenting with jumping raisins and removing iron,
with a magnet, from fortified cereal. They also planted bean seeds and made bird
feeders.
Sky
High Storytelling emphasized the story of the day. This year’s stories included Boaz
sharing with Ruth, Elisha giving food to 100 people, the Parable of the Mustard Seed,
Jesus the Vine and the Palm Sunday story. Painting a watercolor picture reinforced
the bible verse of the day.
Green Tree games found the children outside participating in a team game. The
favorite game of the preschoolers was Duck, Duck, Goose. The older group participated
in relays and an obstacle course.
Our
offering was given to the Huch Uy Runa project in Cuzco, Peru. $136.75 was donated to
help the homeless children in Cuzco. Children are taken off the street and given
medical help and educational training, along with a loving environment to live.
Rainforest Adventure would not have been possible without the following help:
Bethany
E.
Tree Top Games
Erik E.
Registration/Games
Diane G. Substitute/Helper
Patti H. Substitute/Helper
Sarah H. Swing Vine Science
Pastor Linda Snacks
Janet K. Canopy Crafts
Shenley L. Preschool Helper
Judy L. Sky
High Storytelling/Art work
Pam P. Administrative
Help
Martha R. & Mary P. Snack Preparation for the Closing Program
Dave R.
Davey/Preschool Helper
Sharon R.
Guide for the 4th-6th Graders
Connie T. Preschool
Leader/Director
Gen W. Guide
for the Kindergarten-3rd Graders
Christy W.
Substitute/Helper
Yours in Christ,
Connie
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