2021 Vacation Bible School Will Be Held July 6 - 9! It is a free event!

Glenda and Mike Mann will be here to lead our Vacation Bible School July 6-9, 2021, Tuesday through  Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday closing at 7 pm. Spread the word! It will be great to have VBS this year after having to cancel it last year!

Glenda and Mike present the Gospel in a fun and exciting way with puppets (Mike is a ventriloquist), illusion (Glenda is a Christian magician), balloons, Bible lessons, original songs, etc. A light meal will be served each of the first three nights, and there will be a simple craft to do each of those nights. On closing night, the kids will perform songs they have learned and Glenda and Mike will present a special show.

We need volunteers (adult and teens).  Invite/bring kids!

Theme Text: Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit”.

1. Noah: God Made A Rainbow. - Story: Genesis Chapters 6 - 8

Memory Verse: Romans 8:28  “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Shortened: All things work out if you love Jesus and work for Him. 

2. House on the Rock: Story: Matthew 7: 24 - 27

Memory Verse: Matthew 7:24  “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

Shortened: Be wise, hear Jesus, and build your house on the rock.

3. Zacchaeus: Looking For Jesus - Luke 19: 1 - 10

Memory Verse: Luke 19:10  “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

 

2019 Vacation Bible School, June 25-28

Our 2019 Vacation Bible School was held June 25, 26 and 27 (Tues, Wed and Thurs) 6-8 p.m., with a Friday closing program June 28 7-8 pm. A great time was had by all!

The Gospel was presented using puppets, stories, skits, "gospel magic", songs, games, and lots of balloons! Each day the children will receive a light meal and there will be a simple craft. On closing night each child received a gift bag.

THEME: Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

LESSONS:

Jonah Story (Book of Jonah): Psalm 86:5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,  and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.

Naaman Story (2 Kings 5: 1-19): 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Armor of God Lesson (Ephesians 6: 10 -20): Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

Here are some pictures.

Registration

Asking for volunteers - "Pick Me!"

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Taking balloons home!

Learning songs and lessons

practicing songs

craft time

Armor of God skit

Meal Time

Photos from 2018 VBS

Here are some photos from another successful Vacation Bible School!  There were between 40 and 50 kids in attendance each night. Everyone had a great time and learned some Bible truths!

First night, June 27, 2018

Daniel in the Lion's Den skit

2nd Night June 28, 2018

Craft to go with the Talking Donkey story

2nd night

Watching Lucy the Camel assist Glenda and Mike

3rd Night

Balloon Creations for All!

Time for food!

Time for crafts

VBS June 27, 28, 29, 2018 - 6 - 8 p.m.

VBS will be June 27, 28 and 29 (Wed, Thurs and Friday), 6-8 pm

All ages will enjoy this VBS, presented by Glenda and Mike Mann! The program is designed for ages K - 6th grade, but all ages (including adults) enjoy it. Children younger than 5 should be accompanied by an adult.  The Gospel will be presented using puppets, stories, skits, "gospel magic", songs, games, and lots of balloons! Each day the children will receive a light meal. The last night each child will receive a gift bag.
 

 You may register your child early (call Mrs. Elliott at 913-636-4100 for forms) or come 15 minutes early to VBS and register then. VBS is free to all.  After the closing program we will take a voluntary love offering for Glenda and Mike.

2018 VBS Theme and Lessons: Rock Solid

Theme: Being a Rock Solid Christian

1. The Fiery Furnace: Daniel Chapter 3 This will be acted out using props.

2. Daniel and the Lion’s Den: (Daniel Chapter 6) This will be acted out using props.

3. The Talking Donkey: Numbers 22:2-25:18, Numbers 31:1-9  We will act this out with children using animal twist balloon props.

4. Whosoever's House: Drama based on accepting Christ as the only source for a clean heart. Based on John 3:16  We will act this out with the help of the children as a live drama.

Memory Verses:

Theme Text               2 Timothy 2:19

Fiery Furnace            Deuteronomy 31:6

Daniel                         Romans 8:38 & 39

Talking Donkey         Romans 6:23

Whosoever                John 3:16

Theme Text: 2 Timothy 2:19 (NIV) Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”

1. Memory Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”   Short Paraphrased Version: DT 31:6 Be strong and courageous...For the Lord your God goes with you.

2. Memory Verse: Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Short Paraphrased Version: Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus.

3. Memory Verse: Romans 6:23 (NIV) For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

4. Memory Verse: John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever (whosoever) believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

2017 Vacation Bible School June 27-30

Our 2017 Vacation Bible School was Tuesday through Friday, June 27-30.

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VBS Theme and Lessons: I Know Jesus Is My Answer

Theme Text: Psalm Matthew 7:7

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

1. Spying Out The Land

Based on Numbers 13:1 - 14:45

Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. NIV

2. A Boy Shepherd Is Made King

Based on 1st Samuel 16:1-23, 17:1-54

Memory Verse: Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. NIV

3. A Pharisee Changes His Mind
    Based on Acts 9:1-31, 22:1-21, Galatians 1:11-24

Memory Verse: Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.NIV

4. The Great Victory

Based on John 20-21:18

Memory Verse: John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; NIV