Vacation Bible School 2009
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
What is VBS?
VBS (Vacation Bible School) is a summer Christian day camp program with Bible study, arts and crafts projects, games, music, worship and a whole lot of fun! St. Paul Lutheran Church partners with Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota , whose day camp staff lead the program. Our own Chris Flora, VBS director, is on site, keeping everything organized. The week cumulates with a potluck supper on Thursday evening with entertainment provided by campers and counselors.
What campers need to bring:
Each camper needs to turn in their registration/health history form along with $5. Bring Lunch, water, Bible, shoes to run in and sunscreen. We do have an offering each day, so if you would like to contribute, we appreciate it. To take part in our service project, please bring a canned or boxed food item to donate to ICAP.
Our theme for the week is LOVE TO SERVE.
"For the son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
Daily Schedule
9:00 AM Day campers arrive, gathering games, First Word/worship
9:30 AM Bible Study, group building activities
11:00 AM Arts & Crafts
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Review Bible Study with skits
12:45 PM With a Flair (WAF) skits and silly songs
1:15 PM Large group activity, games
2:15 PM Closing worship
3:00 PM Campers depart
Bible Study - During this time each group will read Bible stories and do learning activities designed to illustrate and reinforce the daily them for the campers. The Bible Study theme for this summer is "Love to Serve." Campers will be exploring Jesus' example of service as they learn to follow God with a servant heart. The focus verse for the week is Mark 10:45, but each day will center on a different Bible verse.
Worship - Worship is a time of celebration and praise focused on God. The message of the worship focuses on the theme for the day. The theme is introduced each morning during First Word and is revisited throughout the day, concluding with the daily closing worship. Worship includes songs, prayer, scripture, stories and skits by both the staff and campers.
Games - The games played are inclusive and group building in nature. They foster healthy competition and provide opportunity for positive learning experiences and physical activity for active campers.
Arts & Crafts - The campers, with the help of the camp counselors, will create a project each day which relates to the daily theme. The project helps to tie the theme in to tangible object that the campers can take home to share what they learned with family and friends.
W.A.F. - With a Flair is a chance for campers to show one another what they learned during Bible Study. Each small group will create a skit, song, or other inventive way to share what they learned that day.
Service Project - Christ has called us through the Spirit to be servants for one another. Our service project is to have each camper bring a canned or boxed food items for ICAP.
Lunch - Each child needs to bring a sack lunch for the noon meal. Snacks and juice are provided during the morning and the afternoon breaks.
Snacks - Volunteers sign up to bring cookies, bars and juice to be served each day in the morning and afternoon. If interested, please contact Kristin Janisch.
Potluck supper - We end the week with campers and their families coming together at 6:30 PM,Thursday evening for dinner and program featuring the campers and counselors. Please bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs and beverage will be provided. Goodwill offering.
