VBS focuses on island theme while teaching Bible lessons
Rather than trying to teach the children more than they can remember, Lava Lava Island focused on one key Bible concept. The Bible point reinforced daily through Bible stories, verses, songs and hands-on activities helped them know more about Jesus.
Those who attend church regularly enjoyed discovering the truth in fresh, new ways. Neighborhood children coming to visit learned something new about the Bible. At Lava Lava Island, kids live what they learned coming away each day, remembering the Bible point.
As one small boy told his class the fourth day, “I had to have my shots for school today, and Jesus gave me courage.”
Ann Barnes headed the crew attending Tropical Treats nightly. The tasty torch, cookie compasses, barbell bananas, lifesaver snacks and celebration party mix was served. Cheddar’s Island adventure theater was also a great hit with kids of all ages as the castaways discovered the volcano on the island. Crater crafts and missions were emphasized as they made Buggy Bags, bamboo boppers, sip saver, slime volcano and the erupting volcano.
Drama was also used to apply the day’s lesson and remember the Treasure Verse. For example, using a WOW visual experience, they explored how nothing but the blood of Jesus can take away their sins.
Parents accompanied their children for a special Sunday night service with the youngsters singing songs and the viewing of a slide show of events captured during the week. A special remembrance was also given to honor Nick Locke.