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VBS 2010, held from July 12 to 16, brought many young people together for a week of skits & games, songs & crafts, and Bible lessons to four groups, ages 3 to 13. Our theme, The Race Is On, from Great Commissions, featured a "turtle" and a "rabbit" who entered the race toward the grand prize of Heaven, with some difficulties that they encountered on that race, such as the devious "snake".
Nearly all our students and volunteer staff returned on Friday evening for the Closing Program, in which the children recited the Bible memory verses, sang the songs, and their families could watch a final skit, meet the staff, give toward our offering, and enjoy refreshments. While there was no charge for the program, the offering collected each day was presented to our missionary/teacher to Jamaica Bible College: Pastor Clive Stephenson (and his wife Hyacinth). Pastor Clive, now in Jacksonville for the summer break, spoke with the children during one of our opening exercises about life in Jamaica.
Special salvation bracelets were presented to our kindergarten students; Bible were given to many of our primary and junior students; a music CD of our VBS music was presented to each family, and gift certificates to Chick-fil-A were awarded to all the students. Many new library books for kids were displayed and made available for check-out. Several local businesses contributed toward the snacks, our banner, and also hung the flyers. Be sure to view the photos of our VBS activities on this website.
We praise the Savior for this week of fun, fellowship, and growing in the Word of God. -- Mrs. Vickie Burke, director
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