VBS Reflection

We offered a week of Vacation Bible School at the end of June and early July. This year's theme was on the "Rainforest Adventure." Under the treetops canopy, 42 Children and 30+ volunteers learned about God's love expressed through God's people sharing, giving, growing, loving, and praising. With all the gifts and talents of the volunteers, we set up a rainforest canopy and water fall in our church's Lang Lounge. (See photo)

Learning about Rainforest is such a beautiful way to learn about God's love for all God's children and creation. This is what we learned, through the words of our VBS Director, Laura Davis:

I've been learning about the rainforest the last few days. I wanted to share something with you that struck close to my heart yesterday.
There's layers to the rainforest: emergent layer (highest), then canopy, then under story, then shrub and lastly herb layer.
It's the canopy layer that seems to be an example of God's work in the world. So the canopy is made up of tree branches that touch each other and these huge vines called Lianas. The lianas connect the branches so that a continuous blanket of leaves, branches and vines are formed (separate but bound together). Here's the function of the canopy: It shields the area below from wind and the impact of heavy rains, it shades during the day to keep the layers below cool and it acts like a blanket at night to keep the heat in. . . always at work.

May you praise and thank our Lord each day. As you go on your way, may God keep on blessing you today. May you do your part to care for God's gifts with everyone you meet, to give generously and to grow in faith. Because as God's people, WE SHARE, WE GIVE, WE GROW, WE LOVE, AND WE PRAISE!