Neighbors - Vacation Bible School 2017

We just wrapped up our Vacation Bible School nights at Sixth Church for 2017. Our theme this year was "Neighbors." Over three consecutive Friday nights we explored the topics or "Who is our Neighbor," Welcoming our Neighbor," and "Loving our Neighbor" with a variety of activities, songs, crafts, and scripture. We started each week with sharing a meal and fellowship. Thanks everyone who helped and participated! 

Here are the highlights: 

Scriptures shared were: 

• Matthew 22: 34-45  
  The Greatest Commandment
• Mark 10: 13-16 and Matthew 19: 13-15  
  Jesus blesses and Welcomes the Children
• 2 Kings 4: 42-44
  Elisha Feeds 100

• VBS participants helped pack and prepare over 50 care packages with items purchased by the Sixth Deacons that were donated for distribution through Community Human Service

• We welcomed the Kids on the Block, and education puppet show about children with disabilities. The show is a special outreach project by our Neighbor's at the Children's Institute.

• VBS kids prepared and hid "Random Kindness" toys to be placed throughout their neighborhood. 

View a slide show of pictures from VBS!

Below are some resources to do at home! 

Here is great easy recipe for baking bread at home in a bag to give to a neighbor!  
Bread in a Bag

Print out this guide of things you can do will kids all ages to explore your neighborhood

Neighborhood Activity Sheet

Print out some Random Kindness tags and spread some joy!

Kindness Toy Tags

This is a great list of books for kids about Neighbors and Community Helpers 

Book List