"SHOULD A CHURCH SPONSOR A VBS?"

By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr.

Vacation Bible School is thought of by some to be old fashioned and not needed in our modern day. However, there are a number of good things which come from VBS that merits its continuation on a yearly basis. Some are:

1) It is a special event and we need special events (birthdays, anniversaries, national holidays, etc.) to draw our attention to some things which we as humans have a tendency to forget. We are prone to forget who created us. That is why He established a day of worship and provided weekly communion as a reminder of our redemption.

2) It provides an avenue whereby youth can learn more about Jesus the Savior and His church.

3) It serves as a way to establish an evangelistic spirit into youth as they invite their friends.

4) It opens opportunities for youth to use their talents during craft time and grants them a chance to share specials (vocal and instrumental), lead in prayers, pledges, serve as an offering taker, etc.

5) It enrolls youth who never or seldom attend Sunday School or worship and thus their families become prospects.

6) The closing VBS program gets parents and grandparents into the church building who seldom attend.

7) It provides opportunities for adults to contribute to the Kingdom of God by sharing in various ways:

1.Financial 2.Teachers 3.Crafts 4.Refreshments
5.Publicity 6.Praying 7.Helpers 8.Transportation

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