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!



The Count Down Continues

The Count Down Continues: Day Two Ultimate Power

“Is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins … I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.”  Mark 2: 9-11

On Day 1 we saw that God has a plan, one that He started at the beginning of creation and continues to unfold today. God sent the Israelites to Egypt knowing how He would bring them out. God drove Adam and Eve from Eden knowing how He would restore us to the Garden. On Day 2 we see that God’s plans and promises are backed by His power, the ultimate guarantee! And God is more than happy to demonstrate His power in all things so that our faith is strengthened. God could have taken the Israelites from Egypt immediately, but demonstrated His power through Moses to show that it was He, not Pharaoh, who gave Israel their freedom. Jesus also demonstrated His Power and Authority, not to frighten people but to strengthen their hope.

Pre-register your child for SonWest Round Up Vacation Bible School. Just click on the link HERE

The count down has begun to Day One of SonWest Round Up: Ultimate Plan!

God has a plan that includes you and  me, includes the past, the present and the future! God's plan is not always clear to us, but it always leads to Him, His Love, His Grace and His Freedom. God brought up Moses in His time to bring home the Israelites He had led to Egypt, gathering back His children and setting them free from slavery. God came Himself in Jesus to redeem us all from slavery, gather us back to His love and set us free from sin.

All week  we will be exploring the story of Moses and the Exodus, and learning how God's plan for the Israelites was just a foretaste of His plan for us all!

Want to pre-register your child for  SonWest Round Up? Just click HERE!

Seven Days to Go!

I see the tents set up for Laurel Festival, and  that means just one week until SonWest Round Up begins! Lot's of final details are coming together. Volunteers are appearing just where we need them. And children are beginning to pre-register. It's all very exciting, and a bit stressful! But as the leaders of the Wellsboro Vacation Bible School meet and finalize plans, we are all reminded that all of this comes together under God's guidance. We certainly plan and push to do as much as possible, but when plans fall apart, when opportunities go away, we all need to seek God's peace and see what He is offering instead. It can be quite a roller coaster, but as long  as we are faithful,  God provides, God directs, God sows and God harvests.

So if you see me bustling around town with a harried frown on my face, put  a  hand on my shoulder and  remind me to keep listening. When  we are doing God's work (and I truly hope we are) then we have to admit we don't know how it started or where it ends. Our role is to listen, to stay open, and to follow.

Gabe

PS  - if, along with  that whole shoulder touch thing you also  want to volunteer in any capacity - that's cool too!