We welcomed two new children to the group today—Mia and Brock.
Everyone heard the story from I Samuel about Nabal, Abigail and David. Nabal and Abigail were rich, and David cared for their sheep. When David went to ask Nabal for some food to share with the other shepherds who worked for him, Nabal said no. David was so angry that he wanted to fight. Abigail decided to seek a different way, and so she prepared a meal and took it to David and the other shepherds, with apologies for Nabal’s behavior. David forgave Nabal and was grateful to Abigail for finding a different way for the two men to resolve their differences.
We heard the story, talked about how we gather around God’s table and as we share the bread, we become friends with one another.
Games included some review games for the week, and for snacks, we made and baked pretzels and had brownies.
Bible School ended with a circle outside and we all prayed the “Yay, God!” prayer.
Many thanks to the adults who made this week possible—Becky Fisher, with help from Tucker Fisher, Elizabeth Heimbach, Mary Ann Betchy, Andrea Pogue, Judy Fox, Dave Duke, Elizabeth Long, and Catherine Hicks.
Vacation Bible School, Thursday, July 30, 2014 (full size gallery)