Tonight was the first night of VBS at our new church. The theme is Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid. As they registered, kids joined the Tribe of Judah, Benjamin, Asher, or Dan according to their ages. Tribes gathered in Hometown Huddles to hear the Bible story. Then they had opportunities throughout the evening to sing, play games, go to Mary's house, and visit shopkeepers at the Marketplace to spend their shekels.
Jane was a huddle leader for the Tribe of Dan (the 5th & 6th graders). You'll see this group in the pictures below wearing the yellow Tribe of Dan headband. Jane also was a shopkeeper in the Dye Shop. In this shop kids began coloring a backpack as part of the mission project called "Operation Kid-to-Kid." A Spanish New Testament will be purchased by this program for each backpack and sent to needy kids in Latin America.
Pastor Mitch took pictures until our camera battery gave out early. He also had opportunity to meet new families and get better acquainted with our church family. It was a great first night and we're continuing to pray for a good week and for hearts ready for the gospel when it is shared on Thursday night. Thanks for your prayers for this week.
"Celebration" in the sanctuary
(Amanda and Secret are the leaders here)
The Tribe of Dan in Hometown Huddle
Mrs. Jessie as shopkeeper in the Bead Bazaar
Shopkeeper Sean in the Carpentry Shop
A young carpenter working on a picture frame
The Dye Shop
The Tribe of Dan at the Food Market
(Mrs. Mary Jane and Mrs. Kay helped in this shop)
Shopkeeper Karen at the Olive Oil Shop
Tara also helped in this shop
Are you going to make some olive oil lotion, Bro. Mitch?
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