Thoughts of summer are just around the corner. Once again this year, local churches have combined their efforts to organize Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Kingdom Rock – Where kids stand strong for God!
Vacation Bible School will run July 8 to 12 at the Drayton Reformed Church, 74 Wellington Street, and is offered to children who have completed JK to those who have completed Grade 5.
Mornings will begin at 9am with singing, and then the children will travel to four different activities before returning to the sanctuary for more singing, skits and fun. Each day the children will be offered a snack at the Kings kitchen, learn a new Bible story at Epic Bible Adventures, have fun with their friends at Tournament Games and make a craft at Imagination Station. Along the way, they’ll meet Bible buddies like Truman who will teach the children that God’s love helps them to stand strong.
VBS is offered free thanks to the generosity of the local churches.
“This is a wonderful example of how the community of Drayton can work together for the benefit of our children. We will also be reaching out by supporting Michael Bull Roberts’ ministry called Tender Heart Ministries,” organizers note.
Roberts is no stranger to Drayton as he came to speak in September last year. He is the founder of Tender Heart Ministries, where he reaches out to teens and street youth through speaking events in schools, gang awareness and working with youth who have emotional or learning issues. Roberts supplies and distributes personal care items to those in need. He also organizes free art programs for street youth who would never otherwise get this opportunity.
“Painting is a wonderful form of expression and for some kids it can really help work through some of the grief and hurt they are feeling,” organizers state. To help support Michael, VBS organizers are collecting acrylic paints and brushes as well as gift cards to Michaels, Shoppers Drugmart or Wal-Mart where he can buy art supplies and personal care items for teens as needed.
On July 12 at 10:45am, the community is invited to come out to the church for the VBS closing program. This is a time for the children to show parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends what they have learned during the week of VBS.
Local residents can either sign children up and/or volunteer on the VBS website www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/drayton, or stop by Drayton Foodland on May 11 (rain date May 25) for a barbecue fundraiser and pre-registration event. CD’s will also be available. Forms will be available after the BBQ at the grocery store, library, and local churches.
“This ministry can’t run without lots of wonderful volunteers. Think about helping for a day or two or even better the whole week,” organizers urge.
Donations to VBS or Tender heart Ministries may be dropped off at the Drayton Reformed Church.
For information contact church VBS representatives or e-mail Tracy at kabbespatch@hotmail.com.
