Anahuac First United Methodist Church didn't have a Vacation Bible School (VBS) scheduled yet when we moved here this summer. They annually offer a Fall Festival, usually in conjunction with Halloween. My husband approached the church about combining the two events and offering a VBS each Sunday evening in October, culminating with a festival for the community the last Sunday of the month. This would provide a learning opportunity for the children without the exhausting schuedule usually required of volunteers when offered daily for a week. Additionally, the kids wouldn't have to choose between trick-or-treating and a church event.
The Fall VBS has been a great success. Parents are encouraging about the new schudule and the kids are anxious for Sunday evening when they get to come to the church to learn about Jesus, how much God loves us and various ways to reach out and share with others this awesome gift of grace. Volunteers lead music, puppetry, Bible lessons, recreation, crafts and a snack supper - all as a way of exemplifying the joy found in a relationship with Jesus. 
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