VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- “Planting + Sprouting + Growing + Producing + Picking!”

Dear Friends in Christ:

This is what is going on this week at Abiding Love’s “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR”. That’s the theme for this year’s VBS, Sunday—Friday, July 20—25. Each day, the children attending are being challenged to:
GROW “LOVE”
SPROUT “JOY”
PLANT “PEACE”
PRODUCE “PATIENCE”
PICK “KINDNESS”
These are five of the “Fruits of the Spirit” that St. Paul mentions in Galatians 5:22. A wonderful group of youth and adult teachers, coordinators, and other leaders are serving! “Thanks be to God!”

I would like to challenge you all to join us in a “Summer Bible Study” by using the following outline:
Day 1 Theme: GROW LOVE
Jesus’ Life Shows Love… Matthew 4:23-25; 26:3-4; Luke 2:4-7, 52; 23:33-34; 24
Because Jesus showed God’s love to us, we can show His love to others.
“[Jesus said,] ‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.’” —John 15:12

Day 2 Theme: SPROUT JOY
Joyfully Found: One Sheep and a Coin… Luke 15:1-10
God’s gift of salvation brings great joy and causes us to be thankful.
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” —Psalm 126:3

Day 3 Theme: PLANT PEACE
Don’t Worry—Have Peace… Matthew 4:23-25; 6:25-34; 7:28-29
When we depend on God’s care, His peace helps us not to worry.
“My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27

Day 4 Theme: PRODUCE PATIENCE
A Father’s Patience Pays Off… Luke 15:11-24
God is patient with us and he can help us be patient with others.
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” —Ephesians 4:2

Day 5 Theme: PICK KINDNESS
An Unlikely Hero—The Kind Samaritan… Luke 10:25-37
We show our love for God by being kind and compassionate to others.
“Always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.” —1 Thessalonians 5:15

On behalf of the children, parents, and congregation, I want to thank everyone who is making this event possible! Our Christian Education Board, Tammy Santos, Director, is the sponsor. Melissa Kikta is the VBS Coordinator.

I, also, say “thank you” to our Christian Service Board, Tom Hokanson, Director, for sponsoring the “Community Service Week” emphasis providing children’s books, food, school supplies, clothing, and money in support of five special ministries. Thank you to everyone who has “given back the blessings”!

It’s ALL About Love! Thanks be to God!

—Pastor David Fetter

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