VBS 2025 :: True North!

This is our third year at VBS, and we were really excited to adventure into the Alaskan wilderness to discover True North. The kids learned what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world, and it was such a fun week!

The last couple of years, I have been a group guide, which means I have helped take a group of kids around to each of the stations. Which I have loved. You're right in the action and chaos of all the activities with your group of kids, helping them navigate the Bible story, craft, snack, and games. This year, I was asked to help teach at one of the stations: Sticky Scripture. I got to teach the Bible verse each day, and the goal was for God's Word to "stick" in the kids' minds, hearts, and lives.

While I missed getting to visit all of the stations and really get to know a group of kids, I loved being able to teach the Bible and see more kids throughout the day!

My "helpers" while setting up the room haha

It's really a wonder that I got anything done ;)

One of our Sticky Scripture adventures: Moose Draw!

If anyone has ever volunteered for VBS, they know how fun, but utterly exhausting it can be. But I am so thankful for all of our faithful volunteers who came each day and gave it their all for the 100+ kids who came through our doors. My kids had a blast, and I was really thankful for how this curriculum was laid out, clearly and consistently teaching the truths across all stations. VBS is one week, but we pray that the fun had and truth spoken stick with each child, wherever they go. We pray that those seeds are continually watered and grow into a deep and abiding faith in Jesus, the only One that we can trust in this wild world. 

Eli's Crew Leader sent me a short video of him during rec time, and I was so thankful to get a little glimpse of his day! {I just included a still shot here}

Glow sticks were a BIG hit :)

Even Mountaineer Mike got in on the fun! It's definitely a treat to see Daddy more often during the day since we're up at the church all week. He came to visit during the songs and skits, but he also gave the closing gospel presentation to the kids and parents. He recruited Maddie to help with his visual presentation, and she did a great job! 

We had a great week at VBS True North, and the kids are already asking about VBS for next year haha!

Aiden was with the Cool Caribou, Eli with the Stellar Sea Lions, and Maddie with the Grandiose Grizzlies