Christian Education: Under Construction - A Habitat for Humanity Vacation Bible School
June 23-27
Gretchen S. Jordan

The Chapel of the Cross will join with the Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church (which is literally under construction with renovations to their educational buildings) and thousands of other churches around the country that have chosen to make their summer Vacation Bible School program one that challenges its young people to learn about Christian service. Under Construction is a Christian education resource that uses a construction metaphor to help children learn about community. Bible stories provide the foundation for experiences in sharing, caring, learning, worshipping, and celebrating. As children are guided by teen and adult leaders, they will have the opportunity to receive and express a joyful spirit of giving to meet the needs of others as they help to build a home where love can grow.  Partnering with Orange County Habitat, our older children will be making things for new home owners, preparing a lunch for the Friday work crew, and visiting the work site! In addition, members of the Habitat staff, one of the work crews, and a partnering family will visit Vacation Bible School during the week to tell the children some stories of their involvement with Habitat.

Leadership is still needed for the June 23 - 27, 9:00 - Noon program. Young and young-at-heart persons are encouraged to consider joining in the week of fun and learning. Many retirees have enthusiastically been enlisted! In fact, the majority of the workers on board for the week qualify for AARP membership! We have teams of four people who will each work one day to provide crafts and games; eight retired men will be working with the older classes to build the wood items; Stephen Elkins-Williams will be strummin' and hummin' as the program begins each morning; and the teens will be assisting in every area. If you are interested or willing to help in some way, contact me immediately. There really is something for everyone!