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Vacation Bible School - VBS
Fiesta
Day 1
The VBS Fiesta began with the celebration of new life that is available in Christ
Jesus. In addition to crafts, recreation,
and refreshments, children listened to the story of
four men who brought their paralyzed
friend to Jesus.
In Luke 5:17-25, we learned the
paralyzed man had friends who cared for him deeply,
but more importantly we are introduced to the God
who loved him
perfectly. In life, we desire to have lasting
friendships, but often these relationships are
difficult to find. The great news for us is that in
Jesus we find a friend who sticks closer than a
brother, and a savior
that atoned for the sins of his people. What amazing
love!
Scripture memory: John 15:15: “I no longer call you
servants, because a servant does not know his
master’s business. Instead, I have called you
friends, for everything that I have learned from the
Father I have made known to you.”
Day 2
Water balloons flew
through the air during recreation and picture
frames were constructed in the craft shop!
At
the drive-in, the projector brought to life the
newest adventures of our friend, Chadder.
In the midst of all these activities, one
constant theme was taught: Jesus is our
life, and to live is Christ.
During Bible lesson, children were
introduced to a man named Lazarus. As Jesus called Lazarus
from the grave, we see the power of Jesus to
turn pain and death into joy and life. The
great news for you is that not only does Jesus
hold power over physical life, but that the
sacrifice of Christ opened the way to spiritual
life. In the death and resurrection of Christ,
we find the way to be forgiven of our sins and
receive eternal life and peace with the Father.
Jesus is indeed the Way, the Truth, and the
Life.
Scripture memory: Deuteronomy 6:5:
“Love the
Lord your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your strength.”
Day 3
 No
signs of slowing down! Kids were energized
and started the day with some upbeat
praise songs before embarking on their
scheduled rotation. The craft shop
instructed the children in making sock
fish. And just when it appeared the
children were beginning to slow down, cupcakes
and punch were served in the refreshment
room.
In Bible Study, the kids learned
how Jesus called his first disciples.
Matthew 4:18-22 finds Jesus calling Peter,
Andrew, James, and John to drop their
fishing nets and follow Him. All four
responded and began to follow Christ. In
much the same way, Jesus commands us to
repent, give up
our old life, and believe in Him. Let
us serve Jesus and follow where He leads!
Scripture Memory
Verse: Matthew 4:19: “Come, follow me.”
Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of
men.” At once they left their nets and
followed Him.
VBS Fiesta held strong
in day four as groups geared up for
another great morning. Between the
recreational obstacle course and the
continuing saga of Chadder, there was no
shortage of fun activities. Energy
abounded!
In Bible
study, the kids reached the pinnacle
of the week. The students listened to
the crucifixion and resurrection
accounts of
Jesus, as taught in John 19:17-20:29.
In them, the kids saw the
greatest truth unfold: God sent His one
and only Son to save his people from
their sins.
Apart
from Christ there is no life, but with
Him, you find life eternal. Praise God
for His grace
in sending a Savior!
Scripture memory verse: John 14:19:
“Before long, the world will not see me
anymore, but you will see me. Because I
live, you also will live.”
Day 5
Far too quickly,
week's end arrived. The week-long
celebration of Jesus came to an end
as kids completed their final
craft and sang
“Never Be the Same!”
In Bible study,
the children were left with a challenge
from Acts 9:1-19. In this passage, we see a man name Ananias
following God’s command to minister to
Saul. The remarkable part of the story
is that Ananias obeyed God - even though
he knew Saul hated Christians. Sure,
Ananias was hesitant, but his actions
were used by God to restore Saul’s sight
and bring Saul to faith in God.
Sometimes God may ask you to do things
that are hard, but you must remember
that He equips those called.
Scripture memory: Hebrews 13:6:
“So we
will say with confidence, ‘The Lord is
my helper; I will not be afraid. What
can man do to me?’”
VBS Fiesta
ended, but the celebration of what Jesus
has done for us should never end. For
as we see in Luke 15:32: “But we had to
celebrate and be glad, because this
brother of yours was dead and is alive
again; he was lost and is found.”
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