Vacation Bible School
Bridgette Rudolph, Chair

Mission Statement
The mission of Vacation Bible School (VBS) is to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ beyond the church walls into the community through the voices of our children thus, fulfilling the "Great Commission."

Components
The major components of the VBS are the children, the congregation, and the community. Planting the seed of the Word in a young child's heart is needful . . . "When they are old they will not depart from it." Proverb 22:6. VBS is an excellent opportunity to involve members of the congregation in "short-term" volunteer work. It is rewarding and gratifying and generally leads to future volunteer participation. Reaching out into the community through Vacation Bible School is a wonderful way to open the doors of the church.

Our Contribution To Church Growth
Vacation Bible School is a viable tool for church growth. Children tell other children, more children tell more adults, thus the snowball effect. The parents are exposed to Hope United Methodist Church. This experience usually produces positive experiences and creates a desire to know more about the Sunday worship service. Hence, church growth takes place.

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