Camp - Day 2

Day two of camp is almost over - we worshiped, we Bible studied, we recreation-ed, we had fun tracks, we swam, and we partied....WE HAD FUN!!!!

Camp

Today is the first full day of camp and we are pumped!!!

We arrived safely yesterday. Though, we did have some minor car trouble, with James' jeep overheating because it was low on coolant, we were out of water to fill it and there were no gas stations close. BUT, God answers prayers. A truck pulled over and gave us some, and refused to take money. A great opportunity to show the kids' prayers being answered!

We had a great worship session, got our rooms and comfy, and at the party last night, Rachel and Brett got called up on stage to compete!!!

Everyone is a little tired right now, we had early breakfast today, but we're ready for the day. The kids are all excited for thier tracks today (even if some of them didn't get their first choice)....more to come

Zoo Scavenger Hunt

On Saturday, I took some of the kiddos to the zoo on a scavenger hunt. Using these clues, they had to find the animals at the zoo listed in the Bible. They had a GREAT time figuring it out! It even works for little kids, getting them more familiar with the Bible. If you go as a family, try reading the verses after visiting that habitat.

1.   Balaam heard this animal talk. __________ Numbers 22:28

2.   Daniel was not eaten by a ___________. Daniel 6:16

3.   The animal was the second plague on Egypt. ____________ Exodus 8:2

4.   Aaron threw his staff on the ground and it became a slithering _____________. Exodus 7:10

5.   The reptile is mentioned in Leviticus 11:30. ____________

6.   A nocturnal creature in Isaiah 2:20 _____________

7.   Peter’s net was full of ______________. John 21:16

8.   The ____________ was standing by the throne. Revelation 5:6

9.   King Solomon’s ship had this animal in it. ____________ 1 Kings 10:22

10.                Confidence leans on a ___________ web in Job 8:14

11.This spotted animal lives in the hills in Song of Songs 4:8. ___________

12.                _________ howl in the ruined city of Babylon’s fortresses. Isaiah 13:22

13.Those that trust in the Lord soar on wings like ______________. Isaiah 40:31

14.David takes care of his father’s lambs when __________ come to steal them. 1 Samuel 17:34

15. **BONUS** Find and list any animal mentioned in the Bible not found already:

VBS

We had 110 kids throughout the week at VBS!!! Woohoo!!!

Day 5's theme was to "GET GOING!" Summer is an awesome time to do just that with your kids. Review that day's Bible story with them: Matthew 25:14-30 and the Bible verse: Colossians 3:23. Plan a service project with your kids and GET GOING! Do you have an elderly neighbor who needs help with yard work? Do you know someone who could use a little cheering up with a batch of fresh baked cookies? Any parks need cleaning up? Want to make birthday bags for kids living in shelters? Plan a service project with your kids, then do it. Serving together as a family is an amazing time to grow!

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23

SonQuest Rainforest Vacation Bible School

Today is day 3 of our VBS, and the kids are having a blast!!! Yesterday we had 91 kids!!!! Woohoo!!!

Let's try to make it to 100 kids this week! 

Come and check out our VBS from 9-Noon this week at Bethel St. Paul Church!!!

PICNIC!!!

 Tomorrow we are having our annual picnic with the Seniors at Hounz Lane Park at 11:30. Bring a side dish or a dessert to share, and come out for a great time of fun and fellowship!!!

Preschool Praise Song

Here's a cute preschool praise song from Children's Ministry Magazine Online:

Lift, lift, lift your hands,
Lift your hands in praise.
Singing, dancing, praising Jesus,
Do it every day!

Fold, fold, fold, your hands,
Fold your hands in prayer.
This is how we talk to God,
And tell Him that we care.

Clap, clap, clap your hands,
Clap your hands for Joy.
Jesus is alive and He
Loves every girl and boy!