Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7:39PM 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
Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7:20PM 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
Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7:17PM Dear parents:
Welcome and thank you for sending your child to Zion’s Vacation Bible School Program:
Big Jungle Adventure!
We’re glad to have your family participate in this fun, week-long study of God’s Word. On this adventure, kids learn about Jesus and how He cares for His people of all times and places. As kids hear the stories from Scripture, they learn to relate these Bible truths to their own Faith Journey.
Beginning of the Day
Our sessions run from 9:30 – 12:00pm each day. On day 1, the VBS staff will assist you in signing in your child(ren) and giving your child a name tag. The name tag will tell you where your child’s class meets in the church for the opening. You are more than welcome to stay for the openings. After the opening, children are dismissed to their classrooms.
End of the Day
Because of space limitations, we ask that parents gather in the church first. After the closing, children will go back to their classrooms. Only at this time can parents go to the classrooms to pick up their children. Please wait outside the classrooms until your child is released to you. If you have more than one child, please pick up the youngest first. You must go to each classroom to pick up your child(ren). They will not be released from class without an authorized adult.
In the event that you need to pick your child up early, we ask that arrangements are made in advance with the teacher. You will need to provide the time of pick up so that the teacher can have your child ready for you.
Finally, on Friday, your children will showcase some of the fun songs they learned over the week. Afterwards, we will have an Ice Cream Social from 12:00 – 1:00 for children and their families. We’ll be having “make your own sundae” stations with all kinds of goodies; so please join us for all the fun!
For more detailed information, please see the policies and procedures on our website at www.zlcb.org/vbs.
Once again, thank you for being a part of this special week and we hope you have fun at Big Jungle Adventure!
Joyfully In Christ,
Katie Gielarowski
VBS Coordinator
Zion Lutheran Church
The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” 2 Timothy 4: 18
Big Jungle Adventure, VBS, Vacation Bible School in VBS, Vacation Bible School Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:00AM This year, Zion’s Vacation Bible School, BIG JUNGLE ADVENTURE, will be held August 8th-12th and we are in need of volunteers. There are many ways that you can help.
Volunteer forms are available in the church narthex and the school lobby. Volunteers are encouraged to wear Zion Lutheran T-Shirts which are available at the special price of $5.00.
August 8th – 12th, 2011
9:30am – 12:00pm
Preschool – Grade 6
>Click Here for Registration Form
>Click Here for Policies and Procedures
Contact Katie Gielarowski with any questions at
724-713-6523 or email winechick123@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 1:21PM 
Vacation Bible School
August 8th – 12th, 2011
9:30am – 12:00pm
Preschool – Grade 6
>Click Here for Registration Form
>Click Here for Policies and Procedures
Contact Katie Gielarowski with any questions at
724-713-6523 or email winechick123@yahoo.com
Memory verse: 1 Peter 5:7, “[Cast] all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”
Preschool Memory verse: “Jesus cares for you.”
> Click here for today's reading Exodus 2:1-10
Day Two: Jesus rescues us from our enemies –
sin, death and the devil
Our journey continues from Falls National Park to Jinja (which means “rock” or “place of flat rocks”). This is one of the few places we can cross the Big River on foot. Humphrey the hippo will join us today, but watch out! Hippos are cute but can also be very dangerous! Our studies today continue with Moses crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14: 10 - 29. Moses and the Israelites have the entire Egyptian Army after them! But God protects His people and rescues them from the hand of Pharaoh’s army. Jesus, though his death and resurrection, has saved US from our enemies – sin, death and the power of the devil!! How awesome is that??!! Memory Verse: Psalm 18:2, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.”
Preschool Memory Verse: “The Lord is my rock.”
>Click here for today's reading Exodus 14:10-29
Day Three: Jesus is the Light of life that we share with others
We are almost halfway through our adventure, but we still have a long way to go. Today we journey to the Impenetrable Forest Park. The terrain here is difficult and rugged and dark. Bobo, the gorilla, lives here and will help guide us through this deep, dark place. The Sermon on the Mount will be the topic of study today, found in Matthew 5: 14 – 16 and John 8: 12. Here, Jesus tells us we are the light of the world. If we know and believe the Good News that Jesus is our Savior, we will want to do things pleasing to God. Those in darkness will see that light coming through you – and that is pleasing to God!Memory Verse: Matthew 5:14–16, “You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light shine before others.”
Preschool Memory verse: “Let your light shine.”
>Click here for today's readings Matthew 5:14-16 and John 8:12
Day Four: Jesus rose from the dead to save us
The most remote part of the country, Valley National Park, is where we go today. Flash, the cheetah and the fastest land mammal on earth will escort us – but put your running shoes on because he runs fast! Today, we study John 20: 1 – 10 and 19 – 21 where we learn about Peter and John and how they quickly ran to the tomb of Jesus – only to find it empty! Christ has risen!! He has risen indeed!! Alleluia!!
Memory Verse: Luke 24:34, “The Lord has risen indeed.”
>Click here for today's reading John 20:1-10 and 19-21
Day Five: Jesus, our Savior, prepares our heavenly home
Our final journey takes us to The Mountains of the Moon, the highest mountain range in the area. Look up! Do you see Ruby? You can’t miss our brightly colored guide. She is a Rwenzori Truaco bird found only in the Mountains of the Moon!Our final study is about John’s vision of the new heavens and the new earth in Revelation 21: 10 – 22: 5. We are invited to imagine what this most wonderful place will be like. However, our ultimate reward is when Jesus returns again and gives us the crown of life. Come, Lord Jesus, come!
Bible Memory Verse: Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”