Last week was a VERY busy one, but also VERY Fun! Our church, Kenwood Bible Methodist,had their VBS. The theme was "Galilee By the Sea" and was directed by Charlotte Frederick, the queen of VBS! (well, that's my opinion anyway!) We started each night in the sanctuary where they acted out a small Bible story skit and sang.
The kids were divided into "tribes" and I liked the way they put kids of different ages in the tribes together. Lauren was in the tribe of Judah and Michael was in the tribe of Reuben. After meeting in the sanctuary, the tribes headed outdoors to their own blanket for learning time as a tribe. This was when they went over memory verses etc. They also got water from the well, in the center of the Marketplace.
Our church yard was set up like the "Marketplace". All the workers were dressed in Bible times costumes. The kids could get water from the well, fruit from the market, (figs, olives, grapes, etc)or do a craft. They could choose a different craft each night. There was a shop where you could make sandals, a carpenters shop where they made a wooden Menorah, the toy shop where they made wooden boats, and also a stone carving shop. (where you could engrave your name and tribal name in stone....I mean a bar of Ivory soap!) There was also the Seaside playground where they played games as a team. The kids also visited the "synagogue" every night where they learned from Rabbi Jon as he read the scroll and explained things like leprosy, the Passover and much more. They also had a "bakery" where the kids were chosen to help make fresh brad each night. My kids were bouncing up and down with excitement every single day and would ask repeatedly WHEN was it time for Vacation Bible School???!!!
I had a lot of fun helping with different aspects. The first two nights, I stayed with Michael and Caleb's tribe and helped the tribe leader Mary. Two nights I worked int he sandal making shop. And Friday night, I worked at the stone carving shop. As you can imagine, it takes a LOT of volunteers and people working together to make everything happen. As each worker and helper was recognized on Sunday morning, I couldn't help but be proud to be part of a church that works so well together. I know I had So much fun helping and as I worked, it was obvious that others were having a good time as well. My kids learned so much and were sad when the week was over.
Michael in the carpenters shop making a Menorah.
I had a lot of fun helping with different aspects. The first two nights, I stayed with Michael and Caleb's tribe and helped the tribe leader Mary. Two nights I worked int he sandal making shop. And Friday night, I worked at the stone carving shop. As you can imagine, it takes a LOT of volunteers and people working together to make everything happen. As each worker and helper was recognized on Sunday morning, I couldn't help but be proud to be part of a church that works so well together. I know I had So much fun helping and as I worked, it was obvious that others were having a good time as well. My kids learned so much and were sad when the week was over.
Michael in the carpenters shop making a Menorah.
Lauren just coming from the Fisherman's shop, where she made a cute fishnet craft.
Waiting in line at snack time....
At the fisherman's shop ready to make a craft......
At the market getting fresh fruit.....
The tribe of Reuben having blanket time.....
Lauren and the tribe of Judah....
Singing in the sanctuary
Caleb LOVED doing all the motions. Here Lauren is helping him....
One of the skits.....
Michael helping make fresh bread.....
Caleb working at the Sandal shop....
Caleb knows the motions....
Want to see more VBS pictures? click here. A highlight of our week, was having Bro. Trouten over for breakfast. He was in this area for a little while, so we were privileged to have him come visit us. We got to know the Troutens a few years back when they lived here at campus. Our kids grew to love them VERY quickly and they have been some of our favorite people ever since. It's hard to see him without his "dear Alice". She has Alzheimer's and is in an Assisted Living Facility. I just LOVE the way he speaks about her and it's so sweet to see how lovingly he helps care for her and how he misses her so. It was truly a blessing to have him in our home and to hear him preach at our church on Sunday.
Thursday morning, I took my group of kids to Sawyer Point. I've been babysitting the Kelly boys full time, so we've been out and about just a bit more than usual. It's nice to go places and let the kids play....then my house doesn't get as dirty! LOL! We discovered this park a couple weeks ago and it quickly became a favorite. I can't believe I've lived in Cincinnati HOW long and didn't know about this park??? The play area there is HUGE, but I think the favorite place is the volleyball courts where the kids can play in the sand. We take lots of sand toys and plenty of Koolaid and just camp out for the morning. I even get to read a book.... sometimes!
Thursday morning, I took my group of kids to Sawyer Point. I've been babysitting the Kelly boys full time, so we've been out and about just a bit more than usual. It's nice to go places and let the kids play....then my house doesn't get as dirty! LOL! We discovered this park a couple weeks ago and it quickly became a favorite. I can't believe I've lived in Cincinnati HOW long and didn't know about this park??? The play area there is HUGE, but I think the favorite place is the volleyball courts where the kids can play in the sand. We take lots of sand toys and plenty of Koolaid and just camp out for the morning. I even get to read a book.... sometimes!
Alex K. and his sand castles
Lauren getting buried in sand...
Michael and all his castles....
Lauren and her village....
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