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Church of the Rock VBS provides Egyptian experience
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Church of the Rock Senior Pastor, Reid Lamport, tried to lead his team to victory by rolling a fast ball during Vacation Bible School July 20.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Children tried to catch their breath after playing a game of kick ball during Vacation Bible School at Church of the Rock July 20.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Jordyn Kopp (left), Emma Bodendorfer (center) and Camyrun Mannion tapped into their creativity by making blankets during craft time at Church of the Rock VBS July 20.
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Music instructor, Jeff Penney (left), his wife, Sarah, Kari Brungard, and Linda Penney (right) had just as much fun as the campers during Church of the Rock VBS July 20.
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Beau Brungard (left), Reghan Buie (back middle), Emma Wolfe and Mya Scott (front) enjoyed learning about Egyptian history during Vacation Bible School at Church of the Rock July 20.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Poland Church of the Rock turned its sanctuary into an ancient Egyptian paradise during Vacation Bible School July 16-20. From the replica sand-colored pyramids to the large Egyptian crowned figure mounted above, campers received an authentic experience.
“We are learning the Egyptian file and we’ve got different things that we do. We do Bible lessons, crafts and play games,” said VBS Director Linda Penney.
Initially, some participants were shy, but eventually gained a new appreciation of Egyptian history all the while having fun with their friends and camp counselors.
“Some kids are timid at the beginning. The music director has done a great job at getting the kids involved. Music just brings something out in the kids,” Penney said.
Along with Egyptian history, participants also learned the value of helping others in need by raising money for Needles Eye Ministry Inc., for school supplies.
“The kids get excited. They’ve done a great job. It’s a matter of serving others and it makes you appreciate what you have and opens kids’ eyes to see that they are blessed,” said Co-Director Kari Brungard.
Children were not the only ones who gained a new understanding. Brungard gained a more appreciative attitude through her interaction with children at VBS.
“The one thing for me as a volunteer, at any level, you are impacted much more from the kids. I’m reminded at how blessed I am,” Brungard said.
Although the week was full of fun and interesting activities, volunteers hoped that children would walk away with a new-found understanding that they are loved by God.
“I hope kids get an understanding of who they are, and that God loves them,” Brungard said.