VBS Day 5 & 6
July 10, 2010
Above: Erika did a great job involving the kids in Friday morning’s teaching on Jesus feeding the 5000.
Above: Teenager Niki helping her small group learn Friday’s memory verse.
Above: Our “free time” each day is actually full of activities that the kids can choose from like hand crafts, basket weaving, zip line and soccer. Everyday Gabi and I took a group of campers out to Petőfibánya’s soccer field which is a few minutes walking distance from our camp site.
Above: Klári’s daughter Réka showing her freshly stamped cover for the prayer journal craft. Initially, Réka came only to help her mother with the basket weaving free time, but over the last few days has been attending classes and connecting with other kids and teachers. We are thankful for our friendship with Klári (who has attended our English Bible study for the past year) and look forward to spending more time with them over the summer.
Above: Zsofi’s picture frame. She chose to put the words “Bible Camp” at the top. Zsofi is one of many of the kids in our VBS who attend a Bible class with Miki in Petőfibánya’s public school. The freedom to hold these classes however may no longer be allowed next year as recent changes in the law may prohibit Miki from teaching.
SATURDAY LAST DAY OF CAMP
Above: Some of the parents who attended today.
Above: Éva giving our final morning teaching on the life of Joseph. Drawing various stages of the story, Éva illustrated the injustices that Joseph suffered and his continued trust in God even in the dark times. Our theme verse for the day was Rom 8:28: “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Above: We had around 15 parents show up for our open invite for our last day of camp. While the kids went to their small groups, Dezső held a study for the adults covering some of the topics we have been teaching the kids throughout the week.
I was able to speak with one of the parents over lunch who’s daughter is attending our VBS for the first time. She said that although her daughter Niki was nervous the first day, she is now having a great time and looks forward to next year’s camp as well.
Above: Last day to finish your baskets!
Above: Benedek opened up and began talking with Miki in free time about questions he has about God.
Above: Miki, Tina and Jenn’s teenager group (which ended up being one of the largest)
Above: Erika and Brenda’s small group.
Above: Gabi and Roger’s small group. Gabi shared with me how great camp was this year and how he just wished he would have been here last year as well. At that time Gabi had turned his back on God and hardened his heart. God was faithful to turn Gabi back, graciously forgive him and provide a way for Gabi to attend Bible school. What a joy to see him serving with us this year!
Above: Kriszti and Niki’s small group.
Above: Éva and Enikő’s small group.
Above: Laszló, Hugi and Anett’s small group.
Above: Kitchen staff, craft facilitation and camp helpers.
Above: Exhausted but still smiling.
Above: Goodbye hugs. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” — Psalm 133. I am very thankful for those who served together to make this camp a success and God’s gracious gift of unity that we maintained throughout the rigorous schedule that left us truly fatigued each day. There was clear evidence of God’s Spirit at work in us to not become grumpy, complaining or selfish. He gave us strength and ability to be His witnesses to these he had entrusted into our hands for this camp.
We thank all of you particularly who have been praying for us over the last six days. We expect that the work that God has begun in the hearts of these kids will grow and produce fruit. We look forward to seeing many of the teens attend our Friday Teen Outreach and many of the younger kids continue to attend Miki’s Bible classes in public school. We are also hopeful that some will even begin attending our church for the first time which happened after last year’s VBS as well. We have seen both teens and younger kids gain a greater understanding of the Gospel and some are either very close to a decision or have made decisions in their hearts. May God have mercy on all of them and graciously call them into His kingdom. May He use our local church as a powerful influence in their lives to turn their attention to the Lord Jesus Christ and to edify those who put their faith in Him.
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