Every year I am absolutely amazed by the amount of work it takes to "do VBS" here in Guatemala. I know that it takes alot to do VBS in the states, too, but I think most churches have the money to buy the VBS curriculum, handouts, crafts, and the rest. Thankfully, Valley Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California, gives everything they have leftover from their summer VBS (that they can bring in their suitcases) to the church here. Of course, the other thing that is different is that the VBS is in the Westin Hotel so every single thing they need has to be taken and set up. There aren't any regular Sunday School room decorations that can be used.
Right now there are 125 kids enrolled and that number will grow through Monday. I spent today at the sewing machine--making curtains for the dividers between the classes. Stephen cut out "hundreds" of buttons--he said when he finished, he could only walk in circles!
In addition to the normal VBS, they are preparing crafts for the moms who bring their kids and then just hang around until it's over. The church is interested in reaching the whole family. Also, three days during the campaign, there will be back-yard Bible clubs with Bible stories, verses and crafts.
All of this work is so VBS can be a tool to share the love of Jesus with the kids who are coming. Please pray for us as we rush to finish everything before Monday morning. Pray for good health and stamina for the workers. Pray that the kids who come will have hearts open and ready to hear the gospel.
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