Today was another day of VBS, and it went okay. It's the middle of the week, so the kids are more restless and uncooperative than usual. Other than a few hassles, the day went well. I help my great aunt with her class of Pre-K/Kindergarten, so I mostly help with little kids. I used to help with the songs, but I haven't in recent years.
I did a little less than I typically helped with, since I held one of my cousins - she's only a year old - during several parts of VBS today. Tomorrow will be the last day I help this year, since I won't be able to do it on Friday. I'm kind of bummed about it, but Friday's activities are looking to be fun as well.
During the assembly and song time, I sat beside a girl who is in my class. She was fun to talk to. After that, we divided into our groups. First we had craft, we made cross magnets with seashells, then we had Bible story, then we had workbook time, then snack and games. For snack we had blue Jell-O with teddy grahams shoved into lifesaver gummies and for our game, we had to make animal sounds. It was interesting and fun. I enjoy helping.
On Monday, we had 33 dollars in offering, on Tuesday, we had 116 dollars and today, we had 74 dollars. We're raising the money to go to two charities that help children and also spread evangelism, to my understanding. It's cool to these things happen through children and this ministry. How about that?
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Vacation Bible School II: The First and Second Days
Last year, I did a couple posts about Vacation Bible School. You can read them here and here. Anyway, here comes the sequel! Yesterday morning was our first VBS day. I was writing about VBS yesterday afternoon when my computer decided it had to update right now. It took all day. By the time it finished updating, I was ready to go to bed. So this post will summarize both days.
Yesterday morning I woke up early, got dressed, drank a cup of coffee and got ready to leave. I gave myself plenty of time to get ready and wake up. I do not like mornings all that much. Mom was ready as well, so we got in the car and took off. I drove, which was enjoyable. When we got there, I greeted my great-aunt (I help with her class) and sat down with a few kids.
We did assembly and songs, then we separated into our different groups. I help with the Pre K and Kindergarten kids. First, we went downstairs to make a craft. We made cute little whales out of small, cardboard flower pots and shaped pieces of foam. Then we went upstairs and listened to the Bible story. The theme of VBS this year is Ocean Commotion. We're learning about Noah, the ark and obedience to God.
After the Bible story, we did the workbook activities. They started out by filling out their 'dive logs', which are mostly interactive attendance charts with stickers. After that, we went down and had snack, which was a trail mix with Swedish Fish and goldfish crackers. Then we went outside to play a game, which was just chasing bubbles. Surprisingly fun, I will say.
After we finished the game, we headed back into the sanctuary for another assembly and songs. After I helped distribute the crafts to my class, I left. All and all, it was a successful Bible school day.
Today was much like the previous day, aside from a few differences. I did not want to wake up this morning. I had risen early yesterday and later that day, I went on a four mile walk/run with my brother. I was exhausted. We made crowns today for craft, instead of whales. We had mandarin oranges for snack and played with a parachute instead of bubbles for our game instead of yesterday's activities.
Tonight, I'll be sure to get to bed much earlier. I stayed up until almost eleven, which I am sorry to say is much too late. I'm already tired and it's only 6 pm. I feel old. :) Anyway, I'll write again about VBS, if I can. Who knows what this computer is going to do next?
Yesterday morning I woke up early, got dressed, drank a cup of coffee and got ready to leave. I gave myself plenty of time to get ready and wake up. I do not like mornings all that much. Mom was ready as well, so we got in the car and took off. I drove, which was enjoyable. When we got there, I greeted my great-aunt (I help with her class) and sat down with a few kids.
We did assembly and songs, then we separated into our different groups. I help with the Pre K and Kindergarten kids. First, we went downstairs to make a craft. We made cute little whales out of small, cardboard flower pots and shaped pieces of foam. Then we went upstairs and listened to the Bible story. The theme of VBS this year is Ocean Commotion. We're learning about Noah, the ark and obedience to God.
After the Bible story, we did the workbook activities. They started out by filling out their 'dive logs', which are mostly interactive attendance charts with stickers. After that, we went down and had snack, which was a trail mix with Swedish Fish and goldfish crackers. Then we went outside to play a game, which was just chasing bubbles. Surprisingly fun, I will say.
After we finished the game, we headed back into the sanctuary for another assembly and songs. After I helped distribute the crafts to my class, I left. All and all, it was a successful Bible school day.
Today was much like the previous day, aside from a few differences. I did not want to wake up this morning. I had risen early yesterday and later that day, I went on a four mile walk/run with my brother. I was exhausted. We made crowns today for craft, instead of whales. We had mandarin oranges for snack and played with a parachute instead of bubbles for our game instead of yesterday's activities.
Tonight, I'll be sure to get to bed much earlier. I stayed up until almost eleven, which I am sorry to say is much too late. I'm already tired and it's only 6 pm. I feel old. :) Anyway, I'll write again about VBS, if I can. Who knows what this computer is going to do next?
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Vacation Bible School: The Second and Third Days
So here we are again with more VBS stuff. It's truly been a joy to have some fun with my VBS kids. They're such little blessings. I can proudly say that I know every child's name. I was incredibly disappointed when I discovered that I couldn't be there for the last day. So tomorrow is my last day. Good thing is, I'll be blogging about something else! :)
Yesterday was a pretty simple, easy day. The children were rambunctious as always, but the day flew by. The Bible story was about how Adam and Eve sinned, and how that separated them from God. Their craft was a broken heart, which they glued words that described bad actions on to it, like lying or stealing. Cause that's what every parent wants glued to their fridge. :)
Today was a happier craft. We made a nature press, though I don't think it had anything to with the lesson. Today's lesson was about how God loves us even though we sinned and that he sent Jesus to save us. It was a nice lesson. The kids seemed to like it. My cousin came over and she came to Vacation Bible School with me. She wasn't sure if she wanted to go, but she decided to go anyway. When she got the car, she was very glad she went and wanted to come back again the next day. I'm glad she enjoyed it.
It's crazy how fast the year has been speeding by, from VBS almost over to close to half way through 2015! How time flies!
Yesterday was a pretty simple, easy day. The children were rambunctious as always, but the day flew by. The Bible story was about how Adam and Eve sinned, and how that separated them from God. Their craft was a broken heart, which they glued words that described bad actions on to it, like lying or stealing. Cause that's what every parent wants glued to their fridge. :)
Today was a happier craft. We made a nature press, though I don't think it had anything to with the lesson. Today's lesson was about how God loves us even though we sinned and that he sent Jesus to save us. It was a nice lesson. The kids seemed to like it. My cousin came over and she came to Vacation Bible School with me. She wasn't sure if she wanted to go, but she decided to go anyway. When she got the car, she was very glad she went and wanted to come back again the next day. I'm glad she enjoyed it.
It's crazy how fast the year has been speeding by, from VBS almost over to close to half way through 2015! How time flies!
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
20 Things Tuesday
So this is the second 20 Things Tuesday. I'm actually enjoying doing this so far. It reminds me that I always have something to love no matter what. So here we are again.
Right now:
1: Captain America :) We just watched the movie.
2: My lovely silver bracelet that I wear everyday.
3: One of my favorite dresses: a long, flow-y, sunflower dress that I've had for many years. It's a tad small, but I love it all the same.
4: The house is a really nice temperature right now, and I love that.
5: The thought of going to bed. I am rather tired right now. :)
Today:
1: Another great day at Vacation Bible School.
2: A fun day hanging out with some of my best friends.
3: Winning 2 volleyball games with my friends. I'm maybe a little tiny bit competitive. :) Okay. I'm very competitive. But no one complains when we're winning.
4: Relaxing on the couch after a very long day.
5: Macaroni and cheese. Need I say more?
Tomorrow:
1: More Bible school.
2: A visit from my cousin. I'm excited to have her over.
3: Practicing the guitar.
4: There is a movie that I want to watch and I hope to watch it tomorrow.
5: Pencil sketching.
This week:
1: Finishing Bible school. (I'm beginning to feel redundant here, starting everything with something about VBS.)
2: A trip to an amusement park that we've (meaning my whole family) been looking forward to for a while.
3: Reading a few more books that I haven't been able to start, due to all the busyness of recent.
4: I'm hoping to polish my piano keys at some point. I enjoy doing that, as crazy as it is.
5: I have child care during church this week, and that is always fun.
Right now:
1: Captain America :) We just watched the movie.
2: My lovely silver bracelet that I wear everyday.
3: One of my favorite dresses: a long, flow-y, sunflower dress that I've had for many years. It's a tad small, but I love it all the same.
4: The house is a really nice temperature right now, and I love that.
5: The thought of going to bed. I am rather tired right now. :)
Today:
1: Another great day at Vacation Bible School.
2: A fun day hanging out with some of my best friends.
3: Winning 2 volleyball games with my friends. I'm maybe a little tiny bit competitive. :) Okay. I'm very competitive. But no one complains when we're winning.
4: Relaxing on the couch after a very long day.
5: Macaroni and cheese. Need I say more?
Tomorrow:
1: More Bible school.
2: A visit from my cousin. I'm excited to have her over.
3: Practicing the guitar.
4: There is a movie that I want to watch and I hope to watch it tomorrow.
5: Pencil sketching.
This week:
1: Finishing Bible school. (I'm beginning to feel redundant here, starting everything with something about VBS.)
2: A trip to an amusement park that we've (meaning my whole family) been looking forward to for a while.
3: Reading a few more books that I haven't been able to start, due to all the busyness of recent.
4: I'm hoping to polish my piano keys at some point. I enjoy doing that, as crazy as it is.
5: I have child care during church this week, and that is always fun.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Vacation Bible School: The First Day
Every year, I help one of my aunt's with her vacation bible school. I truly enjoy helping. She teaches the Preschool-Kindergarten class. Today was the first day of VBS. The entire Bible school consisted of 47 kids. Our class had 21 kids. I'll let you do the math. It was a large class. We had my aunt, myself and two other ladies helping, so it was manageable.
We started our by making a comet for our craft. You pretty much take a foam ball, spray paint it silver, (this was done previously, as you can probably guess,) tie together some curly ribbon and then cut of the tails of the ribbon where you tied it, poke a hole in your foam ball, fill it with glue, then push the knotted end of the ribbons into the hole. Let dry. Viola! Your very own comet. It's not rocket science. Rocket science, comet. Ha, ha, I'm hilarious. :)
Anyway, after that, we had a bible story about how God made the world and how he loves us. The kids Bible verse was, "God made the world. God made people." I couldn't help but smile at the abridged version of the original verse. So very blunt and childish, all the while being God's word. They learned what happened on each day of creation. I found it interesting that plants and vegetation were created before the sun. I love how that even I'm in a class for 4 year old children, I'm still learning interesting things.
We started our by making a comet for our craft. You pretty much take a foam ball, spray paint it silver, (this was done previously, as you can probably guess,) tie together some curly ribbon and then cut of the tails of the ribbon where you tied it, poke a hole in your foam ball, fill it with glue, then push the knotted end of the ribbons into the hole. Let dry. Viola! Your very own comet. It's not rocket science. Rocket science, comet. Ha, ha, I'm hilarious. :)
Anyway, after that, we had a bible story about how God made the world and how he loves us. The kids Bible verse was, "God made the world. God made people." I couldn't help but smile at the abridged version of the original verse. So very blunt and childish, all the while being God's word. They learned what happened on each day of creation. I found it interesting that plants and vegetation were created before the sun. I love how that even I'm in a class for 4 year old children, I'm still learning interesting things.
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