08/24/2026
I wanted to share one final post about our super successful VBS, which took place from August 10th-14th. We were blessed with 15 of our VBS participants and one teen helper singing to the congregation last Sunday....priceless!
We also raised money through Operation Kid-2-Kid all week, and the kids brought coins each day. The money raised will be sent to World Vision to provide fruit trees for families in Central America. The kids raised $525 in coins, and our generous members added another $95 on Sunday for a total of $620. That will provide trees for nearly 70 families - how awesome is that?
Finally, our kids shared testimonials about their week together, and here are a few "snippets" that personify the impact of VBS:
"I like that we can raise money to help kids that have less than we do. This year I really liked the Imagination Station when we made bubbles inside of bubbles! I also liked that I got to be in a group with my cousin Logan and having Tanner and Grace as my leaders." - Easton Hornung
"I loved Wild Games and Imagination Station because I got to learn new things and help my team. The snacks are yummy! I can't wait for next year." - Warren Kroner
"We had so much fun at Vacation Bible School! Logan's favorite part was playing all the games, and Jovie especially loved the snacks - both making them and, of course, eating them! We both loved Imagination Station and couldn't stop talking about all the fun things we got to do there. And we've been singing the VBS songs all week long! We had such a great time and can't wait for VBS next year!" - Logan and Jovie Haertel
"I loved singing music and eating hot dogs with friends and family at the picnic." - Will Sitzberger
"It was really fun and competitive! The activities, snacks, singing, and games were very fun! I want to come back next year!" - Alessio Ramirez
"Mommy, I wish every week was Vacation Bible School." - Kentlee Petersen (said to her Mom, Melanie)
What a special week for all of the kids, teen helpers, and adult volunteers! :)