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2009 Quotes from Children during 2009 Vacation Bible School “I was stung by a mamma jelly fish. I know because I saw a small one beside it.” “Yesterday my God sighting was when my dog laid a new baby puppy.” …From a grandmother “He loves this Bible School. As soon as he gets in the car, he starts singing.” …From a 4 yr old—“My God sighting is the leaders and workers all this week.” …From a mother from another church that has a Bible School that runs 0ver 200…”Even though we have a Bible School, my kids always ask if they can go to “that other church “ for Bible School. Thank you. My kids have such a good time at your Bible School.” …Question:” What do you think will be the hardest thing you will have to face this week?” Answer: ”Sitting still, being quiet, and listening.” Observation: One child really grew this week as he truly learned to let others go first, even to the extent of waiting outside the bathroom… Vacation Bible School’s theme this year was CROCODILE DOCK WHERE FEARLESS KIDS SHINE GOD’S LIGHT…….and guess what?????? The kids were not the only ones who shined God’s Light------ALL the adult and teenaged workers were Fearless as we sang with great joy at the daily Swamp Stomp. Thursey Sutton and Judy Nibbelink, along with other daily helpers made sure the Snack Shack was bountifully supplied with wonderfully exciting treats such as bugs and boils and promised pizzas. BIBLE BAYOU was a different scene every day: one day the burning bush, one day a place where the great PHAROAH (John Hill) made an appearance; another day, the place where God spared the Israelites at Passover------a transformation every day because Jean Albright and helpers (including her granddaughter, Stephanie and her friend Miss Barth) stayed every day after Bible School was over to make it happen. CRAWFISH CRAFTS AND MISSIONS led by Pam Heidt was something every child could hardly wait for each day. I am sure the presence of Pam’s grandchildren heightened her joy as she helped them in Crafts. They made “sight lights,” key chains to which they added a different Bible point each day, alligators, and bookmarks. Barbara Patton, Beth Garner and Milby Wade helped every day. Kudos to Pam and her “helpers” for going “above and beyond the call of duty” in making the unbelievably intricate name tags for each child. Dockside Drive-In led by Al Steffens was also a favorite. The kids as well as the adults were intrigued by the MOBIUS CURVE. And no Bible school would be complete without GATOR GAMES, aptly led by Fr. Jim Friedel and Cody Debler. There was silly string, plenty of water and plenty of running and talk of God. Day 1 we learned that God is with us; day 2,God is powerful; day 3, God does what he says he will do; day 4, God gives us life, and day 5, God cares for us. The children as well as adults looked for God Sightings……seeing God’s love in action, or seeing God’s power in action. Seeing the wonder, excitement and anticipation on the faces of all those involved in Vacation Bible School is something that remains in my heart long after VBS is over. Experiencing the generosity of this congregation in the gifts of money, time, talent, food, and prayers always astounds me and brings me to my knees as I am reminded of how God always goes before me and prepares the way. Thanks to those of you who helped move furniture. Many, many thanks to our teenagers who took off work, changed schedules, or just made time to be at VBS-----namely Erin Drinkwater, Meagan Lee, Will Douglas, and Justin Lee. And lastly, a huge thanks to my husband Jim Reed who did the painting of Crocodile Dock, the focal point of our Vacation Bible School. 2009 VBS VOLUNTEERS
Mary Adams, Kitchen Group Jean Albright, Bible Story Leader Jean Anderson, Kitchen Group Becca Barth Martha Berkebile, Food Ashley Brooks, Leader Susan Brown Meredith Carter, Music, etc, etc, etc! Christina Callaway, Helper Helen Casterline Polly Cook Audre Debler, Food Cody Debler, Games Ruth Douglas. Registration Will Douglas, Group Leader Erin Drinkwater Vallerie Farmer, Registration Jim Friedel. Games Beth Garner, Crafts Margaret Goolsbee, Food Pinky Gonzalez Pat Hall Pam Heidt, Crafts Charlotte Hilton, Helper Gerlinde Juhala Vicky Kennedy Justin Lee, Group Leader Meagan Lee. Bible Story Teller JoAnn Leonard, Registration Barbara Long Ann Martel, Helper Cecile Nelson Judy Nibbelink, Kitchen Group Stephanie Patterson, Helper Barbara Patton, Crafts Frances Reed, Director Jim Reed, Sign Painter Jane Ross, Food Karen Sanders, Supplies Diana Severino-Saxon Millie Shepherd, Group Leader Sarah Shugart, Group Leader Al Steffens, Chadder’s Adventure Theater and “Skeeter” Vernetta Sorrels, Registration Rick Spencer Mary Spencer Thursey Sutton, Kitchen Leader Rose Taylor, Cross Maker Milby Wade, Crafts Becky Warren, Group Leader Judy White, Group Leader Bonnie Williams, Clerical Support Jackie Wright, Food
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