{found on friend's website}
7/28/11
7/21/11
pandamania: looking back
This past week at VBS we learned stories from scripture about God's faithfulness. We learned about creation in Genesis, Elijah and the false god Baal in 2 Kings, Jonah and the Ninevites in Jonah, Peter's denial in the gospels, and Hannah and Samuel and 1 Samuel.
And you know what? New stories were created that also tell of God's faithfulness. Let me tell you a few.
Children named things such as trees and friends as "God Sightings." They began to think of God when they saw these things, seeing them as God's creation that he loves. God made us. Thank you, God!
One boy heard that when we sing to God, we're praying to him. Its comforting to know that God hears us, whether we are whispering, shouting, weeping, or singing. God listens to us. Thank you, God!
Another boy shared how God healed him from being very sick. He knew that God was watching over him. God watches over us. Thank you, God!
Another boy was comforted by this phrase: "When God closes a door, he opens a window." Sometimes God's plans for us are a surprise and he has to say no to something for us to say yes to something better. We trust that God knows best and that he's watching over us. Thank you, God!
When Peter showed up, distraught over denying Jesus, one girl reminded him of something she had heard earlier that day--"Jesus will be your forever friend." Another boy added that Jesus will forgive you and he loves you no matter what. Thank you, God!
Many kids were thrilled to receive their first Bible at the end of the week, and to look up Psalm 139, where the week's Bible Points can be found. God gives good gifts. Thank you, God!
We know that God's best gifts for us are his death, resurrection, and continued presence with us. Kids now know that even when they are at home watching a movie, God is there. As we learned from one of our new favorite songs, "He knows us, he hears us, God is right here with us." Thank you, God!
And you know what? New stories were created that also tell of God's faithfulness. Let me tell you a few.
Children named things such as trees and friends as "God Sightings." They began to think of God when they saw these things, seeing them as God's creation that he loves. God made us. Thank you, God!
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| The "Blue Monkeys" and their Crew Leader, Clyde Taylor ready to go play |
One boy heard that when we sing to God, we're praying to him. Its comforting to know that God hears us, whether we are whispering, shouting, weeping, or singing. God listens to us. Thank you, God!
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| Kids and adults singing "God Is Wild About Us!" |
Another boy shared how God healed him from being very sick. He knew that God was watching over him. God watches over us. Thank you, God!
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| Kids got to share their "God Sightings" everyday. Where have you seen God today? |
Another boy was comforted by this phrase: "When God closes a door, he opens a window." Sometimes God's plans for us are a surprise and he has to say no to something for us to say yes to something better. We trust that God knows best and that he's watching over us. Thank you, God!
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| You can see rainbow after rainbow through our "giggle goggles." It reminds us that God is watching over us. |
When Peter showed up, distraught over denying Jesus, one girl reminded him of something she had heard earlier that day--"Jesus will be your forever friend." Another boy added that Jesus will forgive you and he loves you no matter what. Thank you, God!
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| Snack time is a great time to share stories with our crews. |
Many kids were thrilled to receive their first Bible at the end of the week, and to look up Psalm 139, where the week's Bible Points can be found. God gives good gifts. Thank you, God!
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| We gave gifts too! Kids colored these backpacks, and the youth filled them with school supplies to give to kids in West Virginia on their mission trip this week. |
We know that God's best gifts for us are his death, resurrection, and continued presence with us. Kids now know that even when they are at home watching a movie, God is there. As we learned from one of our new favorite songs, "He knows us, he hears us, God is right here with us." Thank you, God!
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| Preschoolers know that God is Wild About Them, too! |
7/6/11
pandamania: looking forward
Thanks to everyone who has contributed in any way to this year's VBS!
The fun begins this Monday, July 11.
All are welcome to help decorate the church building PandaMania style this Sunday, July 10, beginning at noon. Just come to room 105, and ask how to help.
PandaMania VBS will look something like this...
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| "party time sing and play stage" at my mom's church in arkansas |
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| kids at "bamboo blast games," photo from Group resources |
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| girls at PandaMania, photo from Group resources |
...and it will sound like the songs that will be stuck in our heads for weeks to come.
I hope the other things that stick in our heads (and our hearts) are the truths we learn and remember about God, from Psalm 139:
I hope the other things that stick in our heads (and our hearts) are the truths we learn and remember about God, from Psalm 139:
God Made You
God Listens to You
God Watches Over You
God Loves You No Matter What
God Gives Good Gifts
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God is WILD About You
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God is WILD About You
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