Vacation Bible School News

VBS was held from July 27th through the 31st. The week was all about learning how through stories in the Bible the kids are challenged to GO LEAD!, GO RISK!, GO TELL!, GO OBEY!, and to GO SERVE! The theme was based on a game show and the kids loved the fun games and skits that included the main characters Wade Winalot, Professor Wordsmart and Coach Armstrong. The fun and upbeat music had everyone singing and dancing.
Each day the kids rotated through five different sites that included music, snack, crafts, games and Bible lessons. The week was then finished out with our GO SERVE! theme being reinforced with a major service project. We chose to do Operation Christmas Child as our project. With the help of member Doris Farley, who is a volunteer for the organization, we were able to pack and pray over 100 shoeboxes. We met in Fellowship Hall for the last 30 minutes of our day before the Parents Program was held. It was truly an amazing site watching so many kids working together for a common cause! The children then brought the boxes to the front of the church for our closing program.
During our closing we challenged our parents to some silly games like our wrap race which used plungers (brand new of course) and tennis balls hung with string . The children got a big laugh out of this game and watching the adults try to work together to get the job done! We sung all of our songs and devoted our offering to help with the cost of shipping the shoeboxes. It was followed by a picnic lunch that was held inside due to stormy weather. A good time was held by all!
If anyone is interested in sponsoring a shoebox or two, the cost to ship on average is $7.00 per box. You can put it in a designated offering envelope and place it in the offering plate.
I just want to also say thank you to everyone that helped with the success of this year's VBS. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well our kids are so fortunate to have a "village" like the members of Holy Cross. So many of you gave of your time, money and words of encouragement that it made the week go very smoothly! Thank you again for all of your help !!