Vacation Church School

Gretchen S. Jordan, Christian Education Director

"I wish we always had this
much fun at church."

On the ride home from vacation church school, a tousled-haired, red-faced, winded eight year-old boy recounted the activities of his first day to his mom. "We dressed up in costumes and did a play about Moses and the Red Sea and I drowned! Then we played in the arboretum this cool game where we tried to run under a big red sheet! And I made this oil lamp out of clay and it will really burn oil when it dries! And that man who wears the white collar played his guitar and we were jumping up and down and scratching everybody's back and there were puppets! I wish we always had this much fun at church."

Vacation Church School is an adventure whether you are 4, or 8, or 12, or 50, or 70. Children, youth, and adults experience a surge of energy as each day begins. This summer's program will be no exception as we travel around the world with the theme, "God's Kids Pray All Around the World". Our curriculum presents Bible stories that will help participants discover the power of prayer in all times and places. Jesus' teaching about prayer through the Lord's Prayer begins our week with other New Testament and some Old Testament stories about people of prayer in the Bible. These stories will exhibit the joy of knowing that God is present when we pray. Each day, participants will move through learning centers (Bible Story, Crafts, and Mission). The Mission Center will introduce participants to kids in five different countries across the globe: Israel-Palestine, South Africa, Peru, Ukraine, and Burma. We will learn how they live and worship God.

Registration and recruitment of volunteers are well under way. Children who will be 4 years old before October 15 through present 5th graders are eligible to register. A registration form is included on the inside back cover of this newsletter or can be secured in the parish office. Youths presently in 6th grade or higher are needed to assist the adult leadership. We also need adults to assist the key leadership positions in all areas, particularly crafts. If you can assist even one morning during the June 20 - 24 week, please contact Gretchen Jordan immediately (929-2193, Extension 27).

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