2010 Vacation Bible School
Back Stage with the Bible
When: Nightly June 14 - 17, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
Where: Springhill Presbyterian Church
FREE
The theme this year is "Back Stage with the Bible." Classes are for preschool through 6th grade. There will be a nursery for under 3 and adult classes will be available. "Back Stage with the Bible" will take children to the ultimate concert experience each day with worship and singing with the Go Fish Guys. It also offers kids "backstage" access and a tour of a recording studio, all as they learn foundational truths such as the 10 Commandments, the books of the Bible, and most importantly, how to be saved by grace through faith. Registration forms are available at church.
A Message from Your Youth Director, Judy Shuey
January 2010
January has always been a time for new beginnings. We go on new healthy eating plans, we start to exercise, we get organized, and we begin all sorts of new projects. Probably each of us has at least planned a new budget or thought we would begin something we have been putting aside. It’s a fresh start.
The church is like that too. While the liturgical church year begins with Advent, like the rest of the world we actually get a fresh start in January, with a new council, a new budget, and new committees. This January is a special beginning for Pleasant View, as we are making a new beginning in youth ministry. I am excited to start this work, and I am asking for your
. Just like all the other new things we start, we are more likely to be successful if we have others starting with us. Just as an exercise buddy will keep us on track, youth ministry will be more successful here if we all work together. There are several ways all of you can help with this new beginning.
First, pray for me and for all the young people of Pleasant View. Ask God’s blessings on what we try to do.
Second, volunteer when asked, or even before you are asked. We will need people who can do all sorts of jobs, like driving us places, hosting events, and providing food. You don’t need to be a parent of a young person to volunteer.
Third, invite other young people to come to our events. You may have a neighbor or know another young person who wants to join us in ministry at Pleasant View. Tell them what we are doing, offer transportation, or let me know so I can invite them.
Finally, be patient. A youth program isn’t built quickly. It takes time for young people to learn to trust adults and to want to be part of anything. Give us time as we grow together in faith and ministry.
It’s time to start. This is going to be a lot more fun than walking on a treadmill or budgeting, and I have an idea that this will be one start we’ll be glad we made.
