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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~ OPENING ASSEMBLY

By: Sarah Bishop

Posted: July 6, 2024

Category: Daily Devotional

Psalm 56:3

Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in You.

The week of Vacation Bible School is some of my most memorable experiences of witnessing the love of God in Christ visible, contagious, and just plain fun. We start every night, together, this year following a fellowship meal, by myself entering as a hurried and nervous first time Camp Director character. Inviting all the kids to enter the theme and setting of the week, this year as campers at Camp Firelight. After I introduce myself and focus everyone, this year we set aside time for our campers to gather around with the adult and teen volunteers to get to know each other a little bit more. I enjoyed witnessing teens share and invite the children to speak as well. Then they celebrate with joy and the largest smiles I have seen as they learn VBS songs. Before heading out to the stations of VBS, I center us on our Bible verse for the week and wonder together what the Bible story will be.

Prayer

Ever-present Lord, Vacation Bible School continues to be the guiding light of summer as children, teens and adults enjoy gathering to learn more about you, your Son and Lord. We give thanks for all the energy, imagination and love those volunteers gave during that week. May the campers that gathered continue to hear the echo of their love long after it ended. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.