The Town of Odyssey

dancer02248 · Post by **dancer02248** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:38 am

did anyone have a VBS at their church...in case you don't know what it is, it's Vacation Bible school.

our church does a weeklong program, from 9-12 in the AM for babies-incoming 6th graders. i teach at VBS, have for a few years now, and this week it's going on. our theme is Good News Clues, where the rooms are decorated as household rooms, and the children are learning about those braclets with the colors, that tell the salvation message!

how bout you?

Evil Chick · Post by **Evil Chick** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:04 pm

We had a "mini-VBS" at our church this year. Only 3 days. My sister and I were in charge of it, and we did all of it. It was fun!

Linne · Post by **Linne** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:49 pm

Last week was our VBS. We based it on the TV show Survivor. I was working with a group of kids from ages 5 to 12. *gasp* We had crafts, challenges, and a really awesome speaker! Best of all, we know of two kids who profess to have gotten saved!

David O · Post by **David O** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 1:01 pm

VBT (we call it Vacation Bible Time) is a huge thing at our church. Our church membership is somewhere around 400-500, and we have about 250 of those working as helpers in our VBT (most of the rest are too old to help and pray, or too young to help and attend.) Our VBT starts next week Monday and we expect over 500 kids on our peak night (usually Wednesday.) It's awesome what God has done with VBT at our church.

My mom is the director of the whole thing, and so right now she is very tired, busy, and generally stressed out. I am the "Assistant Auditorium Director" which basically means that I help make sure that the music and big group games run soundly. My dad always used to be heavily involved in the skits, and worship time, but due to his condition (diagnosed with MS last year) he is unable to be a part of much this year.

Anway, it all starts next Monday and I am excited, but would be much more so if I wasn't sick right now. If any of you think of it, pray that I'll get over this cold or sinus infection or whatever it is so that I'll be ready to serve next week.

dancer02248 · Post by **dancer02248** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 1:05 pm

that's awesome, and mine isn't a weeklong...it's 5 days. that's what i meant.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:39 pm

My church's is August 1-5!!!! Yay, I'm gonna be a day camp counselor and have a group of 5th-7th grade girls to mentor! Yes!

BTW...I need a team name that has a surfing theme...like The Surfer Dudes...except not...cause that's already taken by a guy's group. Any ideas?

Linne · Post by **Linne** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:59 pm

The Wave Rider Chicks?

Robert Mitchell · Post by **Robert Mitchell** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:18 pm

Frank wrote:My church's is August 1-5!!!! Yay, I'm gonna be a day camp counselor and have a group of 5th-7th grade girls to mentor! Yes!

BTW...I need a team name that has a surfing theme...like The Surfer Dudes...except not...cause that's already taken by a guy's group. Any ideas?

Skimboarders

Conniepaw · Post by **Conniepaw** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:08 pm

we did one called serengeti trek...it was awesome! i was a leader and i think the leaders enjoy it more than the kids do!!!

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:37 pm

Conniefan wrote:we did one called serengeti trek...it was awesome! i was a leader and i think the leaders enjoy it more than the kids do!!!

Yay! Group Publishing does do great work for their VBSs, eh? I loved Lava Lava Island last year...but we aren't doing a Group on this year. Waah.

EK · Post by EK » Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:46 pm

Yes I am a worker

~*WannabeRocker*~ · Post by **~*WannabeRocker*~** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:59 pm

Frank wrote:My church's is August 1-5!!!! Yay, I'm gonna be a day camp counselor and have a group of 5th-7th grade girls to mentor! Yes!

BTW...I need a team name that has a surfing theme...like The Surfer Dudes...except not...cause that's already taken by a guy's group. Any ideas?

wave catchers?

Me · Post by Me » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:30 am

I've worked behind the scenes at many VBS's. Didn't particularly enjoy it (they always blame the sound guy). And I had to act several times, which I didn't enjoy too much either. Also sustained a rather nasty wound in association with one.

Laura Ingalls · Post by **Laura Ingalls** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:47 am

The church we go to has one going on this week, but we're not involved with it.

JesusFreak777 · Post by **JesusFreak777** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:21 pm

Our church does VBS every year. This year they are switching things up a bit and instead of doing it during the day, it will be in theevenings so more people adults and kids are available.

Linne · Post by **Linne** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 8:31 pm

Conniefan wrote:we did one called serengeti trek...it was awesome! i was a leader and i think the leaders enjoy it more than the kids do!!!

I think so too! I do anyway....

dancer02248 · Post by **dancer02248** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:21 am

last full day of my VBS today...i am so tired

Robert Mitchell · Post by **Robert Mitchell** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:20 am

Really?

Aslan · Post by **Aslan** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:22 pm

i din't go to vbs

beka8910 · Post by **beka8910** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 3:44 pm

I just finished working at my second VBS... I worked at one at my church and another one at my friends church. It was really fun