Roped into helping out with VBS: Mary Ann Denton, Melanie Jackson, Barrett Ball, Claire Baker, Tommy Overton, Mark Harrison, Phil Vandermeer, James Madden (Shep) and Brian Tenpenny (Deptuty Ross) Cover photo: Laura Dawson (l) and her friend, Morgan Hassell
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LIVE IT OUT
oots and bling took on a
whole new meaning this summer in Dallas as 200 volunteers donned their boots, hats, and big belt buckles to teach the Gospel truth during a dusty, rowdy, frolic-filled week. June 10-13, PCPC was transformed into an Outlaw Outpost for 500 buckaroos who attended Vacation Bible School. Along with the children of New St. Peter’s and Providence Presbyterian Churches, our children learned of the saving grace that is freely given
to us by our Heavenly Father. Our motto for the week was, “We were sinners, stuck in the jail of sin, but Jesus died and set us free. Yee Haw!”
The week centered on Psalm 119:18, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.” Bible stories helped illustrate how we need to fully rely on Jesus Christ to help us live out His law. Monday and Tuesday, we learned through the story of Samson that God wants us to be obedient, and only through Him will we have strength. We also learned that Samson, who was chosen by God, was a sinner, but that God uses sinners for His glory. Wednesday we studied the trial of Jesus to portray that only Jesus lived out the law perfectly. On Thursday,
The Hippy-Ka-Ya-Yay Boys and song leaders rounded up by Brian Piper (3rd from left) and Laurie Hargrave (4th from left)
...Shout it loud. Show the world What love’s about!
we looked at Philip and the Ethiopian to learn that the Holy Spirit was sent by God to be our Helper. Romans 8:12 tells us, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” The children learned that through the power of the Holy Spirit, they can do the things which God has asked of them.
The VBS team, led by representatives of each church, worked hard to incorporate the lessons into all the activities. It was fun-with-a-purpose. All week the little outlaws worked on one special craft—a wanted poster, featuring THEMSELVES! They worked tirelessly on their mosaic portrait, making it as lifelike as possible, being taught in the process that we are all outlaws, living out the law through the power of the Holy Spirit! During recreation, the lessons were reinforced through activities. Each day the cowboys and cowgirls followed directions in a fun and entertaining warm-up dance. Throughout the week, the children enjoyed a host of westernthemed games: Needle in a Haystack,
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PCPC WITNESS • AUGUST 2013