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Church VBS centers on rain forest theme
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Lara Schneidmiller (left) stayed close to her mother, Julia, as they enjoyed fun activities during VBS at Poland Presbyterian Church July 13.
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Ashley Weaver climbed high in a tree during a play for children during Poland Presbyterian Church VBS July 14.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Children sang songs and played instruments about the benefits of an optimistic attitude during Poland Presbyterian Church VBS July 13.
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Nadia Zarbaugh (left), Karlian Rudzik, Delaney Wilson, Helen Faur and Caroline Schneidmiller posed in front of the rain forest water fall during Poland Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School July 13.
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Craft Director, Linda Delost (left), helped Katelynn Roberts put the finishing touches on her ‘Explore Pouch’ during Poland Presbyterian Church’s VBS July 13.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Poland Presbyterian Church used the adventures of the rain forest to help children learn during Vacation Bible School July 9-14.
“Our theme this year is the rain forest and they rotate through snacks, crafts, skits, music and Bible study. They’ve made explore pouches rain sticks and Tucan hangers. There are elaborate crafts,” said Director of Christine Education, Erika Carcelli.
Participants worked diligently on their arts and crafts, which all aligned with the theme of the week, and children weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the opportunity to explore their creative side.
“They enjoy the crafts and the adults enjoy them, too. When we do the craft we like to talk about the Bible study and how it fits the story,” said Craft Director Linda Delost.
If arts and crafts weren’t fascinating enough for kids, there were several other activities provided, including music and theater. The VBS focused on allowing children the opportunity to learn from a variety of mediums in which they felt the most comfortable.
“Children learn in different ways and if these kids go away knowing that God is good and that they’re all loved, then I think that we did our jobs. We started the first day and had pi ±atas shaped like raindrops out of paper mache. It showed the kids that raindrops nourish living things and so does God,” said Karen Sutton.
Sutton and several other church members participated in a small play, which also featured students. The play illustrated the biblical stories children learned each day.
“We acted for them and our skits mimicked parables of the day,” Sutton said.