We kicked off Vacation Bible School 2008 tonight with the largest number of participants we have had. The Lifeway theme this year is Outrigger Island: Living God's Unshakeable Truth. Last year, 26% of baptisms in Southern Baptist life came as a result of Bible School. Yet fewer and fewer churches are conducting VBS each year.
Many churches cite the lack of workers as a primary reason they are not conducting VBS. It takes a tremendous amount of volunteer workers to conduct a quality VBS. We are blessed at CLBC to have a wonderful team of people who are willing to give of their time and talents for this very important ministry.
I saw a number of new faces this evening that I have not seen before. A major part of VBS is reaching out into the community and making contact with families that we have not ministered to before. If even one family is reached with the Gospel through this ministry, all of the work will have been worth it.
A lot of fun will be had by all throughout the week and memories will be made that will last a lifetime. I can still remember VBS experiences that I had as a child that made an indelible impression on me. I am thankful there were people who cared enough to take time out to prepare lessons, snacks, crafts and games and most importantly share the love of Jesus! This is what it is all about.
