in July 2024 over seventy campers came to have a “summer camp adventure with God” at our Camp Firelight VBS. The week-long event featured crafts, music, recreation, science, snacks and Bible lessons. The theme verse for the week was Psalm 56:3, Whenever I am afraid, I put my trust in You. The children learned a daily “Firelight Focus” to help them remember that we must always put our trust in God, who goes with us, leads the way, shares wisdom, gives peace and sparks joy. Participants also practiced charitable giving by donating food items for S.O.N. Ministries. They collected 273 items. It was an amazing experience for not only the children, but all fifty-six volunteers who helped make VBS possible.
So let's strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up. Romans 14:19
Over 40 volunteers helped make the week-long event a great time for the 80 children who participated. This year the Hero Hotline theme lent itself to all kinds of super activities and songs which helped teach the message that God is calling us to serve as heroes, building his kingdom. Each day the heroes-in-training learned a new hero calling: Heroes are called to Follow Jesus, Help Others, Work Together, Listen to God and Show Grace. By the end of the week they could recite the Hero Hotline Verse, Romans 14:19
VBS 2022 was a great experience for all!
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. - Isaiah 60:1
At Discovery on Adventure Island, students enjoyed an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they went on a quest in search of God's Great Light. They became Explorers and discovered how God’s light shines on us and how we can reflect that light as we live each day. After a high-energy opening assembly time, students expanded on what they’ve discovered about each day's Bible lesson by participating in a variety of activities: making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring wonders at the Science Station, playing games at the Recreation Station, and enjoying tasty treats at the Snack Station. Along the way, the Explorers learned about our mission project and grew in faith!
In the summer of 2021 we put on the armor of God and grew together in faith as Knights of North Castle!
Our themed week centered around a quest to find the King's armor, that is the Armor of God!
Ephesians 6:14-17 tells us: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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