SEPTEMBER 2012

DR. RANDY SMITH, LEAD PASTOR

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH

VBS Recap
(Vacation Bible School)

Many churches have stopped doing VBS, Im guessing because it is costly and requires a lot of volunteers. FCC committed to doing VBS again this year because we sincerely believe that God can touch young hearts in a way that is tougher the older we get. We had also seen last year that we have a high enough interest level in the church and community to make it worth the effort. Somewhere close to 30 people worked hard to make this a success, some for months ahead of time (thank you Robyn, Pastor Mark, Cassie, Carolyn...). And during the week we had volunteers signing kids up, collecting donations for the missions project, listening to children recite their memory

Cassie and Jarrod introduced each night with a skit

verses, leading in songs, communicating through skits, teaching at the stations, running media, making and serving food, chaperoning kids, and so forth. Our people stepped up and were used by God. On the childrens behalf - Thank You!

Throughout the week we had 51 different children participate. 13 of the older ones (and many younger kids) made significant decisions for Jesus (like salvation). One of the newer children was even baptized last month and has been attending with

MISSIONS - Miss Tammy led the missions and video station. The kids raised funds to buy mosquito nets for needy children.

BIBLE TIME - Miss Kathie brought the BIble alive for the students through voice, actions, and a bunch of neat props that the VBS team made.

SNACK TIME - Laurie, Karrie and others helped connect the dots between hearing the lessons and object lessons with food.

her mother. So you tell me, was it worth the time and effort?

TOUCHING YOUNG LIVES

Some of the VBS participants at Sky 2012

I want to encourage you to plug in to ministry somewhere. Sometimes we assume that someone else will do ... (whatever), but the reality is that they may be thinking the same thing. If you have any interest at all, please respond to Gods nudge and step up. Use the abilities God gave you. Jesus said that He didnt come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many Matthew 20:28. He is our model. I am grateful for those of you who have chosen to minister to others through FCC. Keep it up gang! Lets make our Lord proud and do this for His Glory!

Get your worship on!

-Pastor Randy

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