Description of the VBS Program

Every time we visit a church, school or village, we do a VBS (Vacation Bible School) program. Most people probably don't know what we are doing exactly, so here are some details. (Note: The pictures below are from several different locations we have visited this week).

First, Chelsea introduces the group. Then we sing about 4 or 5 songs in Spanish, several with Jesse playing guitar. Sam also sings a solo in English.

Then Kellye begins to talk about the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 people. The "key idea" of the story is that whenever you give whatever you have to God, no matter how small, it's always enough. We have three binders with pictures that correspond to the story and Sam, Megan and Nic hold these up for the kids to see while Chelsea reads the story aloud.


After reading the story, we play two games. The first is a simple relay race where the kids put pieces of construction paper on posterboard, and the second is like "hot potato." The children seem to really enjoy this part of the program.


Then Kellye reviews the story by asking some questions such as "How many fish and how many pieces of bread?" Then she explains the craft in detail. Our students distribute the crafts and the kids begin to work. Our team goes around and helps whichever children need assistance with the craft. After almost all of the kids are finished with the craft, we line them up to distribute the gift bags, which are a mixture of toothbrushes, toothpaste, stickers, bracelets, candy and other small toys.


Many of you have given generously in order to make this VBS program a success. The crafts are each put in individual ziplock bags, and the papers were cut out by hand. The gift bags are filled with candy and toys donated by friends. Without your help, this could not be possible. Thank you again.