We had an incredible turn out for VBS. 41 kids the first day, 45 on the second. With only Ana and me teaching, it was the perfect amount to show up. We did not have the 2010 VBS lessons, so we made up our own material. Our theme was obedience. We talked about Abraham the first day, and Sodom and Gomorra the second. We had songs, work sheets, and a special craft for each day. We had snacks and gave out little rewards to encourage good behavior. We decorated the walls. We did the same thing for all 3 of our locations, and on a budget of about $75. It was a BLAST!
We continue to have “Sunday School” on Wednesdays from 4 to 5. The kids are so sweet. I love watching them grow in their knowledge. It’s fantastic to have them come to the church on Sundays and know as much as the others. To watch them learn their memory verses, and ask questions. It is a beautiful thing.
There is a 9 year old girl, Pilar, who is the youngest child of 8. She comes regularly to our Sunday school, and she also comes to church on Sundays (with a group of other kids). Ana and I were talking with her mom the other day, and she told us how her is always inviting her brothers and sisters to come to ¨her¨ church. So cute.