Day two of VBS was held on Thursday of the week due to heavy rain on Wednesday. The temperatures were not very warm but the kids returned to the soccer field for a great day of fun. The theme for the day was, "The heart determines our character." Memory verse was Proverbs 23:7, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." We enjoyed songs, a Bible lesson about David, snacks, and games. Thursday also happened to be a holiday here called "Ivana Kupala". Children really enjoy this holiday since it gives them the opportunity to throw, shoot with a water gun, splash or pour water on anyone brave enough to be outside on this day. (That is the only way we have seen this holiday really being celebrated.) For the last few years our VBS week has fallen during this holiday, which means since the kids are already soaking everyone around them, we play water games! However, with this year's weather the blessing for all of us workers was that not one person was outside trying to throw water on anyone! We did take this into consideration and decided not to play any water games which would cause the kids to get wet. A few years ago, while David and I were on furlough, purchased a large water balloon sling shot. We pulled it out and put it to use this year and the kids loved it! The sling shot did draw some attention from passers by as people stopped to see from where the water balloons were being launched! Matt Nortchutt and his wife, Katie, also came out to help this year with VBS. Matt taught the kids a fun way to play basketball outside which they all enjoyed. One definite blessing of us being outside in the open air for all to watch is that the parents, grandparents, friends, and even those who still wonder about us are able to see and hear the children laughing, playing, and having fun. It is a great advertisement!
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| Singing songs |
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| Dee teaching the younger children's Bible lesson. |
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| David teaching older children's Bible lesson. |
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| Snack time! |
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| Game Time! |
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| Outdoor basketball game. |
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| David showing the kids how to shoot the water balloon sling shot. |
We had such a great time! Thanks for inviting us to help!! We can't wait until next year!
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We were so happy to have you guys be a part of VBS this year! Thanks for the help and all the great pictures!
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