Well VBS 2008 is over!!! We had a great time, lots of laughter, plenty of volunteers, and learned lots too. Thank you to everyone who participated - we would never have had such a fun program without you!
VBS Donations
On Saturday, August 23rd, Elaine Hayes, VBS Director, and three of Broadway’s young people delivered the “Treasure Chests” decorated and filled by the VBS children during their week on “Sonlight Island.” Cody Lynch, Samantha Mitra and Solomon Mitra accompanied Elaine to the Salvation Army Family Shelter where they helped carry over 40 shoe boxes of small toys, snacks, toiletry items, crayons, pencils, tee shirts and other items into the shelter. They also helped unload three large boxes of canned and boxed food items donated by individuals and the former food pantry at Broadway. There were also cash donations totaling $55.62 from the children and “Seeking Christ’s Way” Sunday School class. The Salvation Army was very appreciative of all the wonderful donations and gave the young people a quick tour of the family shelter. Many thanks to all who contributed to this great mission project.
VBS 2008 Report
We had 20 children visit “Sonshine Island” during the week of July 28th – August 1st and all had a wonderful time. No words can express how thankful I was for all the help and support I received in making VBS happen on such short notice this year. We had over 20 adult volunteers during the week as well as many who contributed their money, needed items, or helped in other numerous ways before VBS began.
Here are some of the statistics for the week:
- Preschool Class: 6 children
- Grades K-5th: 10 children
- Youth Helpers: 4 youth
Things we did during the week include:
- Crafts (5 per week for each child): 80
- Mission Boxes: 36
- Games: 5
- Music: 30 + songs (average of 6 each night)
- Bible Story Skits: 5
- Opening Skits: 5
- Bible Lessons: 5
Food and beverages served:
- 34 packs of chips or cookies
- 97 packs of animal fruit snacks
- 45 packs of cheddar cheese crackers
- 60 bags of Island Snack Mix (with goldfish crackers and tropical fruit)
- 50 Octopuses (hot dogs)
- 16 oz Seashells (pasta)
- 10 cans of tuna fish
- 4 loaves of bread
- 6 packages of hamburger buns
- 7 lbs hamburger for sloppy joes
- 12 boxes of Mac & Cheese
- 24 boxes of jellyfish (Jello)
- 100 sushi rolls (tortilla wraps)
- Gallons of Kool Aid, ice tea and fruit punch
Miscellaneous:
o Too many smiles and laughs to count!
o Hugs galore
o Excited, happy children learning about 1 Corinthians 13 (God’s Love)
o Many tireless and tired adults!
Thank You, Elaine Hayes
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