VBS Day 3
July 02, 2014
Above: This photo captures what is happening in our small groups. The kids are bonding with each other and one teacher commented that they are treating each other like family.
Above: Eniko sharing today’s teaching on salvation through Jesus. Gabi is stuck in the ‘sin’ box and Jesus shows him that He is the way, the truth and the life. Choosing to believe in Jesus’ finished work leads to freedom from sin and a life in fellowship with Jesus.
Above: After our morning time with all the kids together, we break into small groups and review what we’ve heard in the morning session. This gives the kids more time to interact with God’s word, ask questions and answer questions about what was taught. I was invited to share my testimony in the teen group this morning. There were questions about what finally made me decide on believing in Jesus, questions about what changed and questions about what it means to seek God.
Above: After the kids discuss today’s teaching, they have workbooks with activities designed for their age group. These books will be a great take home item to remind them of the verses they learned throughout the week.
Above: As you can see, our teachers are required to have fun along with their small group.
Above: Camp workers taking a few minutes to gobble down soup with their make-shift lunch table.
Above: At afternoon free time, the kids have an opportunity to write and decorate creative letters to fellow campers or workers. This is always a hit with the kids.
Above: Some of the late afternoon group game shots.
Above: It was hard enough to complete the obstacle course without Eniko jumping out of the bushes and squirting the competitors. No problem, later Roger was able to drench Eniko with a bucket of water.
Above: Everyday at free time I take a group of kids to the local soccer field.
Above: Our closing meeting where we sing together and the kids view another part of our ongoing drama about the kingdom of light battling the kingdom of darkness.
Thank you for your continued prayer support!
— As we have reached the midpoint of camp, there have been a few disciplinary issues with kids. Please pray that we can handle these problems with grace, wisdom and love.
— Praise God that every aspect of the camp from the morning meeting, to distribution of lunch, to games, crafts and the drama have been going very well. As I mentioned earlier, this is a record number of kids and we are thankful for all the workers giving their all to make things run smoothly.
— Praise God for various parents and visitors stopping in throughout the day who witness what God is doing at this camp. One retired preschool teacher brought her daughter and grandkids to get a taste of what they could be doing next summer.
— Please continue to pray for good rest for the children and for the camp workers. Some reported having difficulty sleeping while others reported they had a great night’s rest. Pray for God’s peace to guard them, and for them to be refreshed for a new day tomorrow.
— A few more kids came down with fevers today. Please continue to pray for healing and for protection from the spread of any virus. Praise God that with all the activities going on, there have been no serious injuries to the children.
— Praise God for the whole day of sunshine and a cool breeze the whole day! Please continue to pray for no rain as we need to be outside most of the day for the activities we have planned for this number of kids.
— Please pray for Miki tomorrow who will be teaching on giving up everything to follow Jesus contrasting the story of Zacchaeus and the Rich Young Ruler.
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