Vacation Bible School at CCC

Last week, I was so busy that Wednesday came and went without a chance for me to write on my blog. CCC’s VBS was a blast and a great success. This year’s theme was:

The Holyland

The children were divided into 6 of the 12 Tribes of Jacob – the easy names: Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Judah, Levi and Ruben. Everyone wore robes with braided belts and headbands. I hosted the Missions Tent. Each day we learned about a different mission and made a craft for that mission.

On Monday, I told the children about Jinja and the children at the Agape Children’s Home. I explained that all of our VBS offerings were going towards building The Agape Dental Clinic for Pastor Nelson’s daughter, Irene. Each child created a square for the quilt that I will take with me when I go to Jinja.

On Tuesday, Miss Thelma told the children about her mission in the Philippines. She wants to teach English in a NEW school building because they are presently using a WW II quonset hut. She showed the plans for the building that she is raising money to build. I sat on the ground with the children and learned too. The children made bookmarks to send to the children in the Philippines.  It was such a blessing for me to listen to someone that has a passion for their ministry the same way that I have for mine. 

On Wednesday, Max the Tax Collector came to collect taxes from everyone. In the Missions Tent, the children made sachets to give to the residents that live at Atria. The sachets were delivered on Sunday after church and the residents really appreciated the visit.

On Thursday, I spoke about being a missionary right where you live or work or go to school and that not everyone is called to leave the country to do missionary work. The children had great ideas about where they could be missionaries and made bookmarks to give to a friend.

That night, the children performed for their parents all of the songs they had learned during the week. The songs were signed as well. It was very impressive to see such little ones singing with all their might and going through the motions of each song. I spoke again about the Agape Dental Clinic and reported that the children had raised $359.86 for it.

10 more Jinja Jugs were adopted.

Being a part of VBS was such a blessing to me.  I encourage you to be a part of VBS at your own church.  You’ll be incredibly blessed and have a blast.

V.I.F.F. Update

Last Sunday was a wonderful success. 18 Jinja Jugs were adopted.
For whatever reason, there weren’t any children in the service.
Hmmmm - I think I know why… They will get to hear my story and share it with their families next week during Vacation Bible School.
I will host the Missions Tent and tell the children all about Jinja,
the Agape Children’s Home and the Agape Dental Clinic.

To date, 60 Jinja Jugs have been distributed. 30 are waiting for VBS.
50 are back in my kitchen.

The Jinja Jug display at church.

It was such a blessing to get into "Nelson's Office" and drive to church looking at all the Jinja Jugs. At least I could see through my rear view mirror when I drove home on Sunday.

Please pray for all of the children that will attend CCC’s VBS next week.

Jinja Jugs are Loaded and Ready to Go

As you can see, Nelson’s “office” is loaded to the brim with Jinja Jugs.

This coming Sunday, I will speak at my church, Capistrano Community Church aka CCC.  Please pray for me as I share the need for the Agape Dental Clinic to my church family and that Nelson’s “office” returns home empty.

God Bless You for your prayers and support.