Vacation Bible Experience (Formerly VBS)

By · May 25, 2010 · Filed in Cathedral Headlines, Children's Ministry, Family Fun

This year we will be joining Grace Lutheran Church for their Vacation Bible Experience again!  The children and volunteers that participated last year really enjoyed the program and I am sure will enjoy it again!  The dates this year are July 12 -16 from 6:00 to 8:30 (with an optional dinner at 5:30).  Below is some preliminary information on what volunteers are needed and how to sign-up:

Sign-up:

  • It’s for all ages- there is an early childhood program for children going into PreK and kindergarten, a children’s program for kids going into grades 1-5, and an adult program; youth 6th grade+ are crew leaders for the children’s programs or (if they are in high school) they may choose to attend the adult program. Childcare is available for younger children whose parents attend the adult program (by prearrangement).
  • It’s FREE
  • It’s open to anyone- invite your friends and neighbors

Volunteers Needed

  • Bible station (skit and story telling based)
  • Game station
  • Craft station
  • Snack station (help kids prepare their own snack that ties in with the day’s story)
  • Video station
  • 4 and 5 year old program
  • Childcare
  • Worship leading (sing, play an instrument, help run power point/CD player, and/or teach simple motions to songs)
  • Mission offering collector (tells about the mission)
  • Photographer
  • Registration
  • Cleanup/kitchen crew
  • Decoration (happens the week beforehand)
  • Publicity (happens starting now– word of mouth, emails, posters around churches schools, town businesses, etc.)
  • Fundraising (so we can offer the program free)

Please contact Becky Elfman at becky_elfman@yahoo.com for more information and to pre-register your children.