St. James Vacation Bible School
July 17th through 21st
9 AM to 12 Noon in the St. James church hall.
Monday begins Joyful Journey Vacation Bible School!
Monday's mian idea: "Our Journey's Path: caring for God's Earth."
Scripture story: Creation,
Craft: Sit-upons.
Theme exploration: Backpack luggage tags & Rosary Garden Stones.
Snack: Ants on a log.
Games: Jump the River.
Camping Skill: Knots.
Closing Prayer: God's Blessings crayon prayer.
Photos of Monday's campground fun!
Tuesday is wear a tree color day!
Wear green or brown!
Tuesday's main idea: "Helping others on our journey: caring for others."
Scripture story: The Good Samaratin,
Craft: Snake shirts.
Theme exploration: Map boxes.
Snack: Pigs in Blankets.
Games: Parachute Fun!
Camping Skill: First Aid Kits.
Closing Prayer: Helping Others Prayer .
Photos of Tuesday's fun!
Wednesday is "Flag" Day!
Wear clothing the colors of the flag (red, white & blue)!
Wednesday's main idea: "Walking in each other's shoes!"
Today is special guest day: Sally Minchener of the Chautauqua Blind Associations vists
to tell us how we can help people people who cannot see well!
Scripture story: Jesus heals a blind man,
Craft: Eraser clay animals.
Theme exploration: Boondoggle.
Snack: People in a blanket.
Games: The Lion is Loose.
Special Guest:Helping Blind People.
Closing Prayer: "Help us when we help others" Prayer.
Photos of Wednesday's activities and the Wednesday evening Heritage Festival Dinner
and the dedication of the rosary stone garden!
Thursday is "Crazy Hat" Day!
Wear your silliest hat!
Thursday's main idea: "Jesus on Our Journey!"
Scripture story: The Road to Emmaus
Craft: Sand Art Crosses.
Theme exploration: Sun Visors.
Snack: Picnic Sandwiches.
Games: Squirels in the Trees.
Camping Skill: Animal Footprints.
Closing Prayer: "Helping Others" Glue Stick Prayer.
Photos of Thursday's Camping Fun!
Friday is "Rainbow" Day!
Wear bright "Rainbow" colors!
Friday's main idea: "We are all God's family!"
Scripture story: St. Paul's travels,
Craft: Smores.
Theme exploration: Scratch Art Get Well Cards.
Snack: Fruit Salad.
Games: Snakes.
Joyful Journey Campground Special Event: Closing program & Filling our partner backpacks!
Photos of Friday's Jouful Journey!
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