Zion's Vacation Bible School -- June 25-29, 2012

2012 VBS!

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Vacation Bible School -- June 25-29, 2012

Vacation Bible School -- June 25-29, 2012
In just a few short months, Zion Lutheran Church will soar into the Sky...Sky VBS that is – where kids learn about trusting God! To have the best adventure possible, we need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy and love to the kids who attend.

Leaders and assistants are needed who enjoy:
-Telling and/or acting out Bible stories 
-Running fun experiments 
-Playing high-energy games 
-Learning music 
-Making and serving snacks

Our format no longer utilizes the traditional classroom! Kids will rotate from station to station with their “flight” crew. No preparation necessary! So, we also need: 
-Flight crew leaders 
-Flight crew assistants
Still don’t see anything that interests you? We’d also love to have a... 
-Registration team 
-Decorating team 
-Photographer

We believe that God will use this program to reach many children with the Gospel, so please prayerfully consider your role in VBS. To volunteer, please fill out a form and place in the box labeled SKY VBS located in the Narthex.

Our website is still under construction, but when it is ready you will be able to volunteer to help, register your child, make payment online, and view more information about Sky VBS!!

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me by email (zionlutherankids@yahoo.com), phone (724-713-6523) or in person. 
Katie Gielarowski, Zion Lutheran Church VBS Director

2011 VBS Snack List

2011 VBS Snack List

MONDAY Aug. 8
Bagel Baskets
Plain Mini Bagels
Regular Cream Cheese

TUESDAY Aug. 9
Rockin Road Trail Mix
Chocolate Cheerios
Plain Cheerios
Small-sized Marshmallows

WEDNESDAY Aug. 10
Little Lights
Pretzel rods
Marshmallows
Rainbow sprinkles
Strawberry yogurt

THURSDAY Aug. 11
Animal Racers
Frosted Animal Cookies

FRIDAY Aug. 12
Golden Goldfish
Cheddar Goldfish Crackers
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

VBS Letter to Families

Dear Big Jungle Adventure Families,

Every year we choose a mission project to be a part of our VBS program.  It was particularly difficult to choose a mission project because there are so many people in need - in so many parts of the world including our own United States of America.   God calls us to care for our neighbors, and that includes our neighbors in faraway places like Africa.   So, this year we have chosen the Lutheran Malaria Initiative.  

Malaria is a disease carried by mosquitoes.   Here, in the United States, if a mosquito bites you it’s no big deal.  But in countries that have malaria, a mosquito bite can make kids VERY sick!  And it’s no fun to be sick.

The good news is that it’s easy to keep kids from getting sick with malaria.  Sleeping under an insecticide-treated bed net at night keeps the mosquitoes away.  Making sure people know the symptoms of malaria means they will go to the doctor when they start feeling sick.  And making sure that doctors and nurses have the right medicines to treat malaria means that if kids do get sick, they can get medicine to make them well.

The Lutheran Malaria Initiative is doing all these things and more!

OUR GOAL = 30 TREATED BED NETS

Every $10 will purchase a treated bed net.  So, our goal is to raise enough money to donate at least 30 of these nets.   As you come into the church sanctuary, there is a large water jug with a poster on it that says “Lutheran Malaria Initiative”.  Each day, we will be asking the children to bring in a different monetary denomination to place into the water jug.  For example, on Monday, we will be bringing in pennies to add to the jug.  (Of course, we will accept any denomination each day!)  

The schedule for the week is:
Monday - pennies
Tuesday – nickels                         
Wednesday – dimes
Thursday – quarters
Friday – dollar bills in any denomination

This is a wonderful way for our children to get involved in a mission project and to show them the importance of reaching out to our brothers and sisters in Christ by giving gifts to others.

Thank you for your donations!!

Joyfully in Christ,
Katie Gielarowski 
Zion VBS Coordinator