VBS

My 7 year old went to Vacation Bible School last week.  She had a wonderful time, made a new friend and learned more about Jesus and the Bible.  She loved the songs, so I bought the CD they had for the kids to sing along.  We've are playing it each day and she is teaching the songs to me.  It is so nice to see her excited about VBS!

Do you remember going to Vacation Bible School when you were a kid?  During summer vacation, kids with working parents were typically left with a relative.  My sister and I stayed with my grandparents.  There were TV reruns on the old Channel 17 (WTBS), trips to the library for books and playing outside.  No video games, no Disney Channel, no summer camps.  But, there was VBS!

One week each summer, the church bus picked us up for morning VBS.  There are two things that really stand out when I think of VBS.  I confessed Jesus as my Savior and I memorized Psalm 100.  I have taken both with me through many years.  A few years ago I was helping AWANA kids learn Bible verses.  One was working on Psalm 100.  She was having a little trouble and I mentioned that I had learned it as a kid also.  "Do it," she said.  To both our amazement, I recited it.  After more than 30 years, I could still say it.  

Colossians 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Thank you to all of the VBS volunteers who dedicate their time to helping kids learn about Jesus.  It really makes a long-lasting and eternal difference.