May 2018 Branches_web

The Heart
of VBS
Volunteering at VBS is one of the most
fun serving opportunities at Southwood.
Read what last year’s volunteers had to
say about their experience!
Brad Woods
said...
When I was asked to be a
recreation volunteer for VBS,
I was excited to take off work
and spend time having fun with
kids in the community (not to
mention, my own kids). If you ask
me, I had the best role - I got to run
around outside like I was a kid again
(proving I'm still a kid at heart). It was
very rewarding to be able to show these
kids that they are valuable and loved - simply
running around playing games.
Anna Grace Calhoun said...
Adam and Lisa Elmore said...
“It’s simple, we are called to serve. We take vows at baptism to serve each others’ children, to
help in their upbringing.” - Adam
“It’s important for our children to see us serving others and also for them to see us participating
as a couple in events that are tailored to them. This gives us an opportunity to talk about Jesus
and catch a glimpse of what they see Him doing in our lives. VBS is fun and celebratory so why
would we not be a part of something that will draw our children to a greater knowledge of our
Savior?” - Lisa
Joyful laughs and smiling faces make VBS one of the best weeks of the summer! I can remember
growing up attending VBS and seeing all the leaders that were so excited to see me. I knew
when I got older, I would help lead, too. Over the last couple of summers, I’ve served as a crew
leader to a group of kids leading them to different activities and praying with them. It was an easy
and fun opportunity to share Christ with them. The kids had an amazing amount endless energy
and were such a joy to be around!
Pat six said...
Why do I volunteer at VBS at age 72 with two bionic knees? Because I get so much from it!
I get the joy of spending four days with kids while remembering the simplicity of God’s love
for me. If you want the gift of a life time, sit with those children who God created to carry on
His work, curled up in your lap. Hear those adorable voices singing, clapping and dancing
in the aisles praising our Father as David did in the streets. I can never express to you the joy
of hearing them as they learn and repeat God’s Word…no sound compares! So, throw on
your VBS T-shirt and come get blessed! You don’t want to miss what He has waiting for you!
Cathy Mayer said...
I remember the first time I volunteered at VBS in 1993. I was pregnant with Brennan, my eldest
daughter now a Senior in college. Since then, I have headed up crafts, recreation, even directed
VBS one year. The past several years, I’ve had fun being the Master of Ceremonies for VBS.
The most memorable year was when my 6yr old, Brennan, prayed to begin her relationship with
Jesus at VBS! It is a joy and privilege to witness our children experience Jesus in this exciting
and electric atmosphere! There is truly nothing else like it and I'm forever thankful it changed my
daughters' heart, and still encourages mine! LONG LIVE VBS!