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June CAS Blog - Vacation Bible School



 Growing up, I have the fondest memories of attending vacation bible school at my home church. First Baptist Church Carrollton has always given me the love and care I've needed. The people and the environment has allowed me to grasp as much knowledge as I could grasp whether it was during children's church, Sunday school, Wednesday nights, youth camps, or vacation bible school. Every year, I had to know when the next VBS was held so I could look forward to the fun activities and stories my church would share during that week-long period. Before recent years, I used to say it was the best week of the whole year!

Eventually, the time came to an end when I could attend vacation bible school as a student. On the bright side, my church allows youth members to teach and assist bible study leaders during preparations as well as the official week. I immediately jumped on that opportunity! I started helping out in 7th grade when I was the helper for a group of kindergarten through first graders. I loved it so much I decided to do it for a second year, however, that second year resumed when I was in 9th grade because the previous year was canceled due to COVID-19. Now, these past two years have consisted of my friend Rae and I being in charge of Pre-K arts and crafts! That has been one of the best experiences I've had over the summer.

The dates for vacation bible school were June 12th through the 16th, which is much later than normal years but we decided to push it back just this once. This year, the theme was interstellar so most days I dressed up as some kind of representation of outer space! This week reminds me of homecoming for our church kiddos. I love teaching the kids about the love of the Lord through art expression. Never did I think I'd be qualified to take on this kind of role, primarily speaking because I am not great at crafts, however, I think art can act as a form of prayer and meditation, and I wanted to express that to these kids. I loved every craft we did and the outcome enhances the authenticity and their dedication to their works of art. All this to say, I love helping out and teaching about the Lord whenever I get the chance, and vacation bible school gives me that opportunity every single year!

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