Fun Day

Today the three of us attended an all-in-one-day vacation bible school called "Fun Day" at Grace Bible Fellowship. This year they used a western theme. Psalm 103:12 was the theme verse: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our sins from us."

Caleb and his friend Andy dressed for the occasion.

The decorations took us back to the old west.

The kids started pouring in this morning around 9:45. Over
sixty children showed up, which is amazing for such a
small country church. Praise God!

They opened with a few songs.

Then, there were a couple skits. In this one, there was some cow
tipping involved! The cow forgave the tippers though.....
How would a cow know about forgiveness anyway?
This one must have read the Bible.

After registering everyone and having the opening time together, the kids broke down into age appropriate groups to learn a bible story about Joseph and do a craft. Even though this was the most significant part of the day, I was in the nursery loving on three little ones so I didn't get any pictures to share.

After the story was told and the crafts were complete, we headed
outside for "a show down at high noon."

Then, there was a clapping-behind-your-head push-up
showdown between these two fellas both named Peter.

Afterwards, everyone headed inside to the chuck
wagon for some grub.

Caleb gives the chuck wagon crew a smile of approval.

The last half of the day was filled with a ton of activities for the kids.

Parachute fun!

Face-painting

Bubble blowing contest

A giant tug-of war over a baby pool

The most amazing balloon animal maker I've ever seen.

Airplane balloon

T Rex hat (I've got to hire this balloon guy for a birthday
party some time.)

And, what's a western without horses! Or...uh...well ponies.

Our pastor collects tractors, so of course there had
to be a few tractor rides too.

Wave to us, Troy!

Luckily, we had a lot of space for those John Deeres to roam.

Pastor Larry even let Caleb sit on the tractor.

Caleb wanted to drive. He loved it so much that he cried
when we made him get down.

Lassoing hay bales with hula hoops

One of the kids' favorite activities though was the water slide.
It was made out of a strip of plastic with an air mattress at
the bottom that slowed the kids down and bounced them
straight into a pool of water.

There were smiles everywhere.

With some soap added to the water and a few giant
floats to help them slide better, these kids went flying.

Our deacon Pete finished the day with enthusiasm. After a recap of
the theme verse, certificates were distributed and prizes drawn.
Even Caleb earned a certificate for his first VBS ever!