Dear All,

As we teach and lead the children to stay close to our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that all volunteers will also gain from serving in this Ministry. VBS can also be a personal time of spiritual growth for volunteers.

This year, the lessons are about the life of Peter and how he came to know Jesus. It begins with Peter's first introduction to Jesus in John 1:40-42 and Matthew 4:18-22.

As we prepare ourselves by reading the FIVE Bible story lessons, we pray that volunteers will also learn more about Peter and his relationship to Jesus and in so doing that we shall all also determine how we ourselves can grow in our own relationship with Him.

Hands and hearts for Christ Jesus,
VBS Committee 2009

Let's Pray for Each Other

VBS is an outreach to the un-churched children. It’s purpose is not discipleship. Therefore, as in all evangelistic projects, prayer is so very vital.

As we serve our Lord, we must be aware that the Devil is real and he is out to get both the world and Christians. Therefore, when we serve in Ministry, we must be engaged in constant prayer and spiritual warfare.

Thank you for accepting the invitation to serve Jesus in this Children’s Ministry. From experience, we realize that as a VBS volunteer, you may have daily schedules that are full and there will be many moments when you wonder if you can really manage juggling your work, your family obligations, church duties and now VBS ……..

We still have many months ahead for preparation before the actual week starting the 30th November 2009.

Last minute matters may pop up although you have submitted your leave for VBS and duty at the workplace nags at your peace of mind. Some family or personal issue may arise causing you to weigh whether or not to withdraw your service at VBS etc etc etc………….

Yes, the Devil is constantly at work, tempting us and challenging us as he did our Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 4:5-7. We are involved in a spiritual battle as Christians and so we must arm ourselves with the armour of God and constantly pray together and for each other. We need to take the power and authority given to us by our Lord Jesus and enforce this authority in the name of Jesus. (Luke 10:17-20)

In the presence of the greatest responsibilities, in the worry of the smallest cares, in the perplexities of life’s moments of crisis, let’s all also help and bolster each other to rest in the security of God’s will.

Please use our VBS Blog to be the place where we may voice and share our concerns with one another. Let’s all be active and pray jointly for the matters raised here.

This place is for each and every one of us serving at VBS.

Please share with us your concerns that we may all pray together on the issues raised.

We ask that before you post your prayer needs and concern, that you would please take a moment to specially pray for the last person who posted.

For those of you with concerns but wish to remain anonymous, please email to VBS Committee at vbs.committee@gmail.com or speak to any VBS Committee member so that we may post your prayer needs for you.

Hands and hearts for Christ Jesus,

VBS Committee 2009

August Promo needs

Hey y'all!

I need to build a train and some tracks for Sept 6 promo.

I just need a 2-D side of a train and several coaches. Someone will pretend to be on the train and inviting boys in to board the train.

Can anyone volunteer to help?
Regards, Tony

Kidaroos Get Ready!

Kidaroos registration will be opened on the 6th of September. There will be a big bang promotion on stage on that day! Mums and dads, teachers....get your kids to be thinking and praying for who to invite to VBS this year. Remember now, the friend or friends must not be attending our church or any other churches.

Spaces are limited. First come first serve....so get your tickets ready to hop onboard!

Boomerang Express - It All Comes Back to Jesus

9 August 2009 .

Chugga...Chugga...Chugga...Whoo...Whoo....all aboard now for the Boomerang Express train ride across the land Down Under. That's right folks, it's Vacation Bible School time again at FBC. For one whole week, the kidaroos (kids) and the Outback Guides (teachers and helpers) will crisscross Australia, taking off from Worship Rally Central, chugging along to Bible Study Outback, zig zagging and whistling at the Opera House, Missions Harbor, Crafts Crossing, Recreation Rock and the G'Day Cafe!

As the kids get a glimpse of the amazing scenery and unique continent of Australia, they will also discover the life changing truth that Jesus Christ desires to have a special and personal relationship with them. Throughout the week, the kids will stay on a single track of study as they learn about the life of Peter and how he came to know Jesus. Beginning with Peter's first introduction to Jesus, kids will follow Peter's growing relationship with his Saviour and Lord. Kids will be encouraged to begin their own journey with Jesus. Whether they are just being introduced to Jesus, or are ready to begin a life following Jesus, or have already accepted Jesus as Saviour, kids will discover how important it is to have a relationship with God's Son. No matter where kids find themselves they will learn that ''It All Comes Back to Jesus".

Are you hooked now? Mark these dates in your diary: 30th November - 6th December 2009. As in last year, we will have two sessions in a day; a morning session from 8:30 am - 12:30 noon and an afternoon session from 2pm - 6pm.

The main function of VBS is an evangelistic program for the unchurched kids and their families. It is our fervent hope that the whole of FBC will share this vision, and come along and partner us in this minstry to reach out to as many families as possible, by God's grace and strength. We encourage all of you to see VBS as an strategic outreach program for our church, and rise up to the occasion and play your part in making VBS a success and ultimately giving glory to God.

Last year, about 350 kids attended our VBS, and half of them were kids that had neither heard about Jesus nor stepped into a church. Isn't this such a wonderful opportunity for us as a church to reach out to them and show them who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him?

To the parents of our kids, don't miss this opportunity to teach the kids the importance of being a missionary to their unchurched friends and invite them to VBS. We hope you will enlarge your vision and see that your role extends beyond VBS and will continue to encourage and bring the unchurched kids to Sunday School and other events in church.

To the rest of the church, we need co-workers to come forward and get involved at the different stations and bible study huts. For those of you who have served year after year, we salute you! We need you to come on board and be the experienced hands and minds to help chug the train along its tracks and make sure the train doesn't derail! For those of you who have not been involved in VBS, don't miss out on the tremendous blessing in serving in this ministry. Training will be provided, and we guarantee a week of hard work, but indescribable excitement and irresistible fun. A word of warning, though, you will be seriously addicted once you come on board!

We take this opportunity to invite all of FBC to be our Partners-In-Prayer! Please uphold the VBS in prayer. Commit the VBS into God’s hands and pray for a shield of protection throughout the week around every one of the kids and co-workers. Pray for all co-workers to be steadfast and excel in the Lord’s work, knowing that their labour will not be in vain. Pray for the teachers to effectively communicate Bible truths to the children they teach. Pray for the mission teachers that God will use them to spread enthusiasm for missions. Ask God for creativity and patience for those working in the media and crafts teams. Pray for stamina and strength for those leading recreational activities and those preparing snacks. Pray that the Concert Day will provide wonderful witnessing opportunities for reaching the unchurched. Pray that all co-workers and children will seek Jesus with all their hearts before, during and after VBS. Thank God in advance for the blessings and opportunities He will be providing through VBS.

This year, we have set up a post VBS team, a group of people that will be working with the VBS teachers, parents and Sunday School teachers to transit the unchurched kids to coming to our regular Sunday School. We hope that VBS won't be just one week of Bible learning, life changing and fun filled events, but will serve as a platform to reach out to the unchurched kids and allow us to establish an ongoing relationship with them and their families.

So church, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? Hear the whistle? Grab your tickets and hop aboard the Boomerang Express! Because remember, no matter when, where or what we find ourselves in, we know that "It All Comes Back to Jesus!"

By VBS Committee 2009

Celebrating VBS

Let's remember God's blessing upon us especially for VBS and celebrate by wearing our past VBS t-shirts this Sunday. Break out the colours!! We need more teaching folks! Please pray for more and for us to have enough for the both sessions... if you are unsure.. take the leap of faith and see what God can do in your life when you choose to walk with him in faith!