Can't Wait Till Next Year!

Dear Parents, Friends and Volunteers,

We have just about wrapped up all the loose ends for this  year's VBS. Before we go silent, I wanted to thank everyone who made SonWest Round Up a great event for our children. From the volunteers, the churches that support our efforts, and finally, to the parents and grand parents, the aunts and uncles, who invited children to spend a week playing, singing, building and learning about the love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

We will let you know when we start work for next year's VBS. If you can, please fill out the survey so we can get a sense of what went well and what we need to improve. If you can't get the survey to work, feel free to write to us at tWellsboroAreaVBS@gmail.com. And if you don't currently have a church home, we cordially invite you to visit one (or all!) of the churches that supported Wellsboro VBS this year. They all have great Sunday School programs for you and your children.

Have a great summer,

Gabe Hakvaag

Wellsboro Area Vacation Bible School

First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro

Website

Phone: (570) 724-3431

130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA

United Methodist Church of Wellsboro

Website

Phone: (570) 724-1968
36 Main St, Wellsboro, PA

Vineyard Church of Wellsboro

Website

Phone: (570) 723-VINE (8463)

Meeting at 130 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA

Crossroad Family Worship Center

Website

Phone: (570) 439-3185

16 Pearl Street, Wellsboro PA

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church of Wellsboro

Website

Located at the corner of Pearl and Charles Streets, Wellsboro, PA

Phone: (570) 724-4771

Day Five - Ultimate Love

Day Five - Ultimate Love

 

Bible Verse:

Exodus 19:1—20:21; 24:12; 25:10-22

Jesus Said:

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34

What's The Point?

God gave commands for the Israelites to follow. Jesus’ new command is to follow Him and love others!

Arts & Crafts
Make a Wild West Prayer Journal

Games
Sheriff May I? A western take on Mother May I

Today in the town of Dirt Clod:
Dirty Darryl is in jail and Sheriff Sunday prepares to ride off into the sunset. But who will keep Dirt Clod safe when the Sheriff is gone?

Day Four - Ultimate Trust

Day Four - Ultimate Trust

Bible Verse:
Exodus 16:1—17:7

Jesus Said:

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

What's The Point?

The Israelites could trust God to provide for them. I can trust Jesus to take care of me every day!

Arts & Crafts
choice of Magic Color Wild West Ornaments or Wild West Sand Art

Games
Red Rover

Today in the town of Dirt Clod:
Dirty Darryl and Sheriff Sunday have their final showdown. But even with Darryl out of the picture, not all is well for Miss Lilly. She needs more than power and authority this time – she needs a debt covered. Who can possibly help her now?

Day Three - Ultimate Rescue

Day Three - Ultimate Rescue

Bible Verse:
Exodus 5:1—12:51

Jesus Said:

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.”

John 11:25

What's The Point?

God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Jesus’ death and resurrection can rescue me from sin and give me eternal life! 

Arts & Crafts
Color your own Moses storybook

Games
Water Balloon Toss/Relay Race

Today in the town of Dirt Clod:
Dirty Darryl has a sneaky plan to get his revenge. Sheriff Sunday has the power and authority, but can he defeat Darryl and rescue Ms. Lilly and Hank?

Director’s Note:

In Western movies and TV shows, the rescue comes at a very specific moment - right on time. Just as the rustlers are setting the house on fire, just as the train is barreling down on the  heroine, still tied to the tracks, just as the hero fires his last bullet, the bugle sounds and here comes the calvary, over the hill to save the day! Our hero has tried, has fought the good  fight, but ultimately, that calvary is what saves him. He didn't do anything to bring the calvary; it came.

But the rescue didn't happen at that moment. Someone sent the calvary before hand. If you think about it, the rescue happened the moment someone said "saddle up, men.  We ride at dawn!" Salvation was at hand, the hero just waiting to receive it.

So it is with the salvation God provided by sending Jesus. Our rescue from the darkness has already happened. We just are waiting to see it. In some cases, we are waiting to understand that we need it! Maybe it's our refusal to see we need to be rescued that creates all the drama. Maybe that's why it always comes at the last minute, because that's when we finally realize that we aren't ok, that we need help, drastic help, salvation! And at that moment, over the hill rides the calvary. But remember, we didn't summon that help - it has been racing towards us all this time!

Day Two of SonWest Round UP!

Day Two of SonWest Round Up Vacation Bible School is today, at The Green at 6pm. Oh, and it's free!

Day Two - Ultimate Power

Bible Verse:

Exodus 3:1—4:31

Jesus Said
 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

What's The Point?

God used His power to help Moses. Jesus’ power is big enough to help me— no matter what!

Arts & Crafts

HANDPRINT MOSES BURNING BUSH SIGN

Games

Red Rover

Today in the town of Dirt Clod:

A stranger arrives in town with a shiny badge and sure aim. But Dirty Darryl is also a good shot. Will Lilly get her letter back? Will Hank be confused? (well, yes, because he's always confused)

The Day Has Come!

Day One of SonWest Round Up Vacation Bible School is today, at The Green at 6pm. Oh, and it's free!

Day One - Ultimate Plan

Bible Verse:
Exodus 1:1—2:10

What's The Point?
God cared about the Israelitesand sent Moses to help them.God sent Jesus because Hecares about me!

Arts & Crafts
COLOR YOUR OWN WESTERN BANDANNAS

Games
Rustlers and Ranchers: A group tag game.

Today in the town of Dirt Clod:
Ms. Lilly gets a long awaited  letter. Will her hopes be realized? Will Hank get her to read the letter? And what does Dirty Daryl want?

Count down to VBS - Day Three!

Our VBS count down continues with the theme for Day Three - Ultimate Rescue

In Western movies and TV shows, the rescue comes at a very specific moment - right on time. Just as the rustlers are setting the house on fire, just as the train is barreling down on the  heroine, still tied to the tracks, just as the hero fires his last bullet, the bugle sounds and here comes the calvary, over the hill to save the day! Our hero has tried, has fought the good  fight, but ultimately, that calvary is what saves him. He didn't do anything to bring the calvary; it came.

But the rescue didn't happen at that moment. Someone sent the calvary before hand. If you think about it, the rescue happened the moment someone said "saddle up, men.  We ride at dawn!" Salvation was at hand, the hero just waiting to receive it.

So it is with the salvation God provided by sending Jesus. Our rescue from the darkness has already happened. We just are waiting to see it. In some cases, we  are waiting to understand that we need it! Maybe it's our refusal to see  we need to be rescued  that creates all the drama. Maybe that's why it always comes at the last minute, because that's when we finally realize that we aren't ok, that we need help, drastic help, salvation! And at that moment, over the hill rides the calvary. But remember, we didn't summon that help - it has been racing towards us all this time!