Vacation Bible School- Day 1

    Vacation Bible School here in Carrefour started off with 180 children from the community attending. Many of the children were surprised to see our group there waiting for them to arrive this morning. However, their surprise quickly turned to smiles and laughter as many of them picked out members of the group that became their buddy for the day and most likely for the week.  After the official welcome to VBS from Pastor Robby’s wife the dance team from the church came up to get things started as they performed the five different songs that were to be the songs for the week. The children were divided by age into different groups and moved to the different stations. Game time, crafts and Bible lessons were the three stations that the groups moved through. The lessons this week are centered on the Bible being the Word of God. Our mission team from Gateway Baptist Church assisted with each of the stations because this year the folks from Pastor Robby’s church were in charge. They have planned and organized the entire week of VBS and they have done a fantastic job!

    As the day progressed it was clear that God had his hand on the VBS. The teachers were teaching and presenting the Word of God in such a way that ten children made professions of faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. We had so much fun during craft time as the children made their own necklaces and in the game time where trying to pop balloons tied to each other’s ankles were one of the games.  Seeing them smile and hearing them laugh brought a smile to my heart. After our closing program today, where the children got to once again sing and dance along with the church’s dance team it was time for lunch. As we helped pass out the plates of food to the children I couldn’t help but be reminded of the times Jesus  not only fed people but also said that those who give something to eat or drink to someone in His name are blessed. As I sit here and type today’s blog entry and recall just some of the many things that happened today there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Lord was there with us today. My prayer for this week is that God to be present with us every day at VBS and for many of the children to come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Thank you to everyone that are praying for us , for the VBS and for Hearts United with Haiti.

Tony Ivey