VBS: “Let the Little Children Come to Me”

One of my favorite weeks of the year is in early June when we open our doors to thousands of children coming to enjoy Vacation Bible School. I tell you, it’s such a rush to see kids pouring into the church for those five days...It’s loud, but awesome...

Today, our Children’s Minister Sondra Saunders (and the best Children’s Ministry staff team in the country) are welcoming more than 4,000 children (including my grandson, Ian) between the ages of 3 and through 6th grade for Treasure iLand. This will be our 32nd VBS!

The kids have a great time, no doubt, with a petting zoo and inflatables for the little ones and fun games and great worship for the older kids ... and at the heart of it all is the Word. Many of these kids are unchurched and are hearing the Gospel message for the very first time. They learn every day while here that we love them and Jesus loves them.

Outside the Saunders Children’s Building, we have a bronze of Jesus and small children with Matthew 19:14: Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

That’s what VBS is all about ...