ReNew VBS | June 15 - June 22
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Quest, Think back to your childhood and pull out any memories of the classic church VBS that you have. Remember your personal experiences, or the thoughts you associated with the banners you drove by in church yards, or the cheesy prizes brought home for perfect attendance and “good evangelism skills” (aka bringing a friend). I now challenge you to set these memories and stereotypes aside and picture for a moment this scene:
Children walk into a room that has been transformed into another world. They are greeted by leaders who are excited to forge new friendships over the course of a week — to laugh and learn together, to ask questions and have conversations about new ideas and ways of viewing God's world. This "other world" has a constant stream of creativity demonstrated through music, silly skits, and messy-gluey-glittery crafts (that yes, might end up in a box at the end of summer, but may magically appear as someone prepares to leave for college). Unlimited streams of conversation, dialogue, story-telling and Bible training intermingle in the air and crowd every space with beautiful, melodic, sweet noise. Shouts and tears, laughter and quiet are all embraced in some dizzying, exhausting, rejuvenating, and exhilarating way. Everyone, yet no one, is ready for this crazy week to end as some learn much and some learn less, but all have been marked by an unforgettable time at VBS, certain that echoes of the week will reverberate at random moments — in songs, stories, and friendships — reminding us of the importance of this summer experience.
The old has gone and the new has come. No matter what you thought previously, VBS is a fantastic week to be a part of church life! Please consider entering this world with your community this summer! Maybe it’s through donations you make to camp, or being a shepherd to a group of second-graders. Maybe it’s helping/participating in the family service day. Or maybe you want to be a part of kids lives all summer long! Wherever you might fit in the picture, the children of our church are seeking new leaders and friends to come alongside us.
Seeking to inspire love for, and service to, children,
Katey Hage Children's Ministry Director
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