VBS

VBS is so much fun!  I have the songs stuck in my head, and it is great.  Many of the songs are Bible verses put to music.

This year instead of leading a specific class I am working with the music and promoting our mission project for the week.  It has been great to see the kids' enthusiasm.  I have also really enjoyed the merging of my home church here and the ministry that I will be a part of at Gospel for Asia next year through the Push the Pedal mission project.  It even matches with our theme for VBS this year: The Race is On.

The kids are excited about raising money to buy a bike for a missionary in Asia.  This morning before coming to VBS one little girl was asking her mom about chores so that she could earn money to bring for the bicycle.  Another student today said that he had been saving up money for their vacation to Disney World, but they might not go, so he has lots of money that he can bring.  It is wonderful to see the generosity of children and share in their excitement.

Another great aspect has been the number of teachers we have involved.  Although our church is fairly small, we have lots of school teachers.  Most of them are involved in teaching or helping out with VBS.  It is great to see those talents used here as well.  As a teacher myself, it is also fun to use my teaching skills in a setting that is less formal than the classroom and incorporates a greater variety of ages.