This year we made a move in the Vacation Bible School schedule taking it from the middle of July to this week of June, 23rd. The reason was to simply to free up the summer for folks to enjoy instead of cutting it right in half. So far, so good! VBS brings back great memories for me as a boy at North Dayton Baptist Church. Then it seemed much more simple. Bible story, craft, and then two cookies and some Kool -aid. Now we have an entire team preparing treats nightly, along with stations of classroom Bible Study, Missions, Crafts, Worship Music, and Recreation. It is a full night dedicated to sowing the seed of the Gospel into the hearts of these kids.VBS is not easy. It demands sacrifice, and commitment from the leadership down. It is not uncommon for workers to get frustrated and tired as the week rolls on, but it is worth it!
VBS is not a time for a Pastor or Staff to hide and coast. It is an opportunity to mix, serve, and model hard work for your folks. Where else could you touch so many kids at once than in this setting. The kids will never forget these days though we may feel as if the week will not end.
I am grateful for every VBS worker and for those who are making this week special. You are a blessing.
Is it worth it? Absolutely! We are having more kids and adults on campus this week than we have during the Sunday School hour. Wednesday night is the time I will have the privilege to share the Gospel with these kids. While we are sharing the Gospel nightly, it is this night that I will draw the net, as we pray and ask the Holy Spirit to speak to their hearts, I just can't help but think some of them are ready to say yes to Jesus! May the Lord bring many children to Himself this summer in VBS.
