Vacation Bible School 2009
July 19, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
| Demorestville, Prince Edward County – VeggieTales The Pirates Who Don’t
Do Anything was the theme for the 2009 Vacation Bible School (VBS) at
Friendship United Church in Demorestville, Prince Edward County, where
65 children learned how to become a Hero for God.
Organizers Debbie MacDonald Moynes and Jessica Stuart were thrilled with the turnout to VBS this year. “We had 65 children register this year, and 16 of them were 6 year olds”, enthused Moynes. Jessica Stuart commented that “this year children were making boats out of oranges as part of the lesson on Paul's shipwreck, completing science experiments to learn about God's world around them, singing lively songs and playing co-operative games to reinforce the Bible story each day. Not only did the kids have fun, but I did too!” She continued, saying “I look forward to even more exciting activities next year as we explore the Wildwood Forest!” Forty-five volunteers helped in large and small ways with the 5 days of VBS. “It was wonderful for us to see so many children coming together in community to learn more about God,” said Rev. Robin Sherman, the minister at Friendship United Church. Acting as a VBS Leader each day, Reverend Sherman was pleased that the church was able to carry on the annual program which has been offered each summer for over 20 years. The success of VBS is in the new friends made, the fun that is had, and how God’s love is shown through the work of the volunteers and the joy of the children. Next year the children will discover the untamed nature of God in the Wildwood Forest. Planning is already underway for the 2010 VBS. See the church website for details. Friendship United Church is situated in the village of Demorestville in Prince Edward County. A centre for Christian worship for over 200 years, this thriving congregation offers traditional and contemporary music during services, an active adult choir that welcomes new singers, monthly community suppers, Sunday School and nursery services during worship. For the month of July the Friendship congregation is worshipping with Wesley United Church at 10am in Mountain View. Services will be held at Friendship Church, beginning August 2'nd, at 10am. In September, worship services resume at the regular time of 11am each Sunday morning. This welcoming congregation says “come as you are, you will be loved.” For more information on VBS or on Friendship United Church see www.friendshipunitedchurch.org - 30 - |
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