Vacation Bible School returned to St James this year after a long absence. Seventy-two children and many adult volunteers filled the church with love and laughter, learning about themselves and God.

The children were taught that one of our jobs is to create heaven on earth. Our building was filled with life and everyone was so happy! They were good children — funny, kind and most of all, loved by the adults who were with them. They gave insightful and beautiful answers to questions about the love of God. A group of boys, led by William Rowley, did attempt to put together a jail break for St. Paul, but that was averted.

The children did crafts, ate more food than you can imagine and got to chase each other with rubber chickens, while learning that God loves us and that we can never be separated from His love. We heard from many parents that their children were so excited to return to VBS that they couldn't sleep!

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who donated their time and talents to making VBS a success!

Here are a few pictures of our wonderful week together.