VBC Missions 2011

What's our mission project this year? A little hint comes from the following video....

VBC 2011 Is Coming

Less than a month to go before VBC 2011 is here. Our theme is "Jonah: A Whale Of A Tale."

Check out this blog as VBC gets closer for vidoes, pics, and much more VBC fun!!

Final Missions Totals

The final book total was 7,220!

The final offering total for children's beds in Haiti was $11,639!
Thanks VBC kids and parents - you are the best!

No Detail Unnoticed!

Typically there are three things VBC campers get really excited about: "celebrity" appearances (this year it was Luke Heaven Walker and R2D2), inflatables in rec, and, leave no doubt, the snack. There are many creative volunteers who help prepare the games and the snacks, which incidentally are tied to the Bible stories. Snack on Tuesday was VBC's version of a light saber...pretzel sticks with frosting...on Thursday it was whale crackers and gummy snakes, reinforcing the lesson of Paul's shipwreck and his encounter with a viper. Ahhh, those volunteers are always thinking of ways to teach our campers!

It was a Cast of Characters!

This week campers witnessed Saul, Paul, Ananias, Barnabas, Bar-Jesus, Silas, sailors, and solders on stage. The sets, the costumes, the scriptwriting, and acting all deserve a standing ovation. The Bible stories were wonderfully acted out and reinforce what the kids learned in their VBC classes. Thanks to the drama folks for all of their dedication in teaching the importance of Christ in our lives.

So Long, Farewell

This week was an amazing journey: the conversion of Saul to Paul, false prophets, earthquakes, shipwrecks and vipers. Every story arrived at the same conclusion: God triumphs over evil. Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who made the camp a success. May the Christ be with you!

Don't Say Goodbye to the Lads, Say Hello

You may have noticed in the church building this week there's a number of people humming the songs they learned at VBC. Perehaps your own camper jumps in the car and belts out a few notes from Cable Knit Sweater. This upbeat fun music is from a Christian band called The Lads. Their CD can be purchased at the Well Book Store. Ask your camper to teach you a few of the songs and dance moves - you won't be disappointed.