All Hands On Deck for VBS!

I believe that Vacation Bible School is among the most important ministries and most valuable outreach opportunities that any church can have.  There is simply no substitute for teaching the truths of God’s word to a young person.  It is something which a child will carry with him or her for the rest of his or her life.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he 

is old he will not depart from it.”  Proverbs 22:6

This is not just a parenting verse.  This is a verse for families, churches, and communities.  Yes, the ultimate responsibility for training a child falls upon the parents, but I believe God has called Lakewood to partner with families in teaching children about God and His word.

There is little doubt that you agree with everything I have said thus far.  In fact, you’ve probably given a hearty “Amen!” in your soul.  That’s good!  I am glad you agree… because we need your help.  There are a few Lakewood members who have already volunteered to lead in certain areas of VBS.  Miriam Cavnar has graciously volunteered to co-lead VBS along with Tim Lewis.  Several others are eager to help as well.  But for this to be a successful event, we need everyone.  And I mean everyone!  We need some to teach, 

some to lead games, some to help with snacks, some to simply help us with accountability.  Here’s something I’ve learned – children don’t care about your age or energy level.  They’re simply thrilled that an adult is investing in them.

Lakewood VBS 2021 will be a single day event, held on Saturday, July 17th.  At the end of the scheduled VBS time, we plan to host a “block party” type of event, offering hot dogs and hamburgers for the children and their parents, and having additional games and activities to round out the day.  There will be an important VBS planning and training meeting on Wednesday evening, June 16th, at 6pm in the fellowship hall.  Please consider this a personal request from your pastor to attend and find out how God can use you in this vital ministry.

Blessings, 

Pastor Bruce

bruce.cullom@gmail.com