VBS DAY 3
June 24, 2009
Above: Julika and her daughter Mani are responsible for the majority of prep work for curriculum and plans for our camp this year. We praise God for how He has equipped them with various gifts to bless so many children. The materials used in our VBS were designed by Julika in such a way to be usable by other churches throughout Hungary.
Above: Fruzsi (left) is the one who has been struggling with being at VBS for the past two days. Today, all of that changed! In contrast to the first two days, she didn’t shed a tear and had a complete attitude change. She often sought after her teacher Mani (pictured above) and joyfully shared with her crafts she completed. On her way to work, Fruzsi’s mom stopped by our campsite to see how her daughter was doing. Fruzsi ran up to her, kissed her and ran back to camp without a word. Her mom was in shock, and smiling said to one of the leaders, “What have you done with my daughter. This is not my daughter!” Praise God for helping Fruzsi adjust to being at camp and to find comfort in the relationships He has provided her there through teachers and new friends.
Fruzsi’s mom also shared that her daughter comes home every night and practices the songs we sing in camp with her. Fruzsi wants her mother (who plays guitar) to learn the songs so they can sing them together. What a great way to see God’s truth (through song lyrics) being brought home even after kids return home after the day.
Overall we are hearing many good reports from kids and parents about our VBS. Three of the teens in Miki’s class were sharing how great camp was this year. This was encouraging to hear as it has been raining for the majority of the camp! Another parent mentioned to church member Andi (who is working hard in the kitchen at camp the entire week) how amazing it is that we spend each day with over fifty kids. The parent said that she has trouble handling three. Praise God for the good reputation that He has created for our local church. May it be used for His glory and to draw more people to know His Son Jesus Christ.
Above: Levi continues to read through the small evangelistic booklet we handed out on the first day. While other kids are coloring and cutting out crafts in free time, you can find Levi pushing through to finish reading stories about Jesus and his disciples. Levi mentioned to Miki today, “I remember some of these things from Bible class!” Levi attended a Bible study that Miki held in PetÅ‘fibánya’s local public school over the past few months. It is great to hear that Levi recalls some of the truths that Miki taught in that class.
Above: Éva (left) with friend Belinda. Belinda is visiting from Australia (from Éva’s home church). Éva drew her way through the story of how God faithfully provided for Elijah.
I was amazed at how engaged the kids were as Éva slowly revealed various aspects of the story through her drawings.
Above: After singing and hearing the main teaching as one large group, we break up into our small groups. Erika’s class full of pre-schoolers were able to say today’s Bible verse with the help of various motions.
Above: Eszti reading Scripture in Miki’s small group. Eszti was one of the few girls that began coming to other ministries we offered after VBS last year. She even visited church a few times. Unfortunately, she stopped attending a few months ago and we hope camp will jump start her heart again to see the joy in seeking and finding the Lord.
Above: Val helping some kids out with today’s puzzle that involves searching through various clues related to the theme of God as provider.
Above: One of our free time activities involves the kids building their own tower and climbing to the top of it one crate at a time until the tower falls.
Above: “Let there be light!” For the first time since camp began, God kept the sun out long enough to provide us with a dry surface to play outside on!
Above: Ellie rooting for her teammate to sprint back in a relay race.
Above: Game time is always a blast for the kids and leaders alike.
PRAISES
• God brought out the sun and the kids were able to play outside later in the day.
• Kids are paying attention when we meet as one large group for the main teaching time.
• No major injuries.
• Fruzsi now feels at home at camp. Her mom is hearing the lyrics to the songs we sing.
• God is giving the camp a good reputation in the community.
• Set up and use of all equipment involved in singing and teaching continues to go well.
PRAYER REQUESTS
• Unfortunately, Kinga’s parents Tamás and Erika did not stop by camp today as they did yesterday. Please pray that they may come again and participate in Val’s Bible study again.
• For God to open up more opportunities to share the Gospel in small group times and for wisdom for small group leaders how to best communicate to the various ages represented at this camp.
• For continued unity among our team and peace among the kids at camp (that there would be no cliques developed)
• For Laci’s small group in particular which has a few kids that are distracting the entire group.
• For rest and renewed strength for our team. Most of us were completely exhausted after today.
• For continued grace in God’s provision of the right weather for His purposes at camp.
• For the message of forgiveness to come across clearly in tomorrow’s teaching.
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