I almost ignored the email and did the “junk ~ block sender” routine as just another bothersome ad. But surely the Holy Spirit directed me to pay attention, and after several attempts at a meeting, Pastor Jeff and I met with Louis, the local representative for Uncharted Waters, a sports camp ministry. After their (very positive!) references were diligently checked out the process of finding the perfect location began.
What a learning process, and the path was paved with an increasing sense of excitement as the vision for a new and potentially enhanced capacity of outreach took hold of our collective heart. Walker Middle School was chosen as the location – it’s close by, right in the heart of our local area of influence, with an abundance of unchurched families within walking distance. All the elements we need are there – gym, cafeteria, and abundant green space.
Potential for outdoors … at a local school … flag football, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and motor-skills training for the 4 & 5 year age ~ how inviting AND non-threatening as an outreach tool into our own neighborhoods and the area around Walker! All the powerful components of VBS, all the heart, dreams, and vision for outreach are there, in a venue that will surely open a door of invitation to a wider range of families.
Inherent in the program are the same strong outreach components of VBS ~ one-on-one interaction with godly mentors (coaches and assistant-coaches), Bible Stories, memory verses, snack time, play time.
I don’t like to wish my life away … but I am so stoked and ready for summer to come! My prayer goal is for 100 children to come to salvation this year. This is surely a powerful tool; I hope you’ll be involved in what God will do!
Sherri Sperling, Children's
Ministries Director
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