Family Bible School - "In the Wilderness: God is with Us"
June 6-8, 5:00–8:00pm
This year Bible School is “Family Style”! We are inviting the whole family to come and participate, learn, and grow in their faith together. Enjoy a boxed picnic each night on the lawn. After dinner, families and volunteers will join together in worship with live music. Families will be grouped together into tribes to play games, make art, and learn about God’s word together. Have more questions? Please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below.
Important Times
Family dinner begins at 5:00–5:30pm each evening.
Bible School begins on the lawn at 5:30 and ends at 8:00pm.
Family Bible School Fee: $10 per child
Boxed Picnic Dinners
Registration is required. You may choose not to participate in dinner on a given night, please bring your own picnic. If you have any questions, contact Amy Stewart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Why “Family Style”? This past year has been very challenging and proved to us that God created us to journey and support each other in this life together. Our prayer is that this will be an opportunity to help families grow together in their faith and reconnect to God’s kingdom. Our hope is that our families will leave empowered to continue growing their faith together at home.
What is Family Bible School? Very similar to a regular VBS! There will be singing and dancing, interactive Bible stories, crafts, water games, and more! Children will start with their parents at their picnic blanket on the lawn, but they won’t be sitting for long! Families will be grouped in tribes and will visit stations together. Stations will be inside and outside the church. Kids will still have opportunities to have fun with old friends and make new ones. Parents will have a chance to connect with their peers, too!
What is expected of parents, grandparents, and guardians? Have fun with your kids! You will help shepherd them to the different stations and help them participate in the activities and program. This is a great opportunity to share your faith and make memories with your children. This is not a drop-off event. Parents are participating for the entire time. We need at least one parent (grandparent or guardian) per family to stay. You are welcome to bring friends! You will be responsible for the children you bring. You will not be alone! There will be volunteers assigned to help and support families as they navigate the different activities and program.
What about my baby or toddlers? Bring them! Nursery is open for the littlest ones, or they are welcome to stay with your family too!
What about my teens? Teens may participate with your family, or serve in one of the many volunteer positions needed to make FBS a great success!
If I volunteer, can I have dinner? Yes! Dinner reservations are a part of the volunteer sign up. We want volunteers to come fellowship with dinner and worship with the families!
We prefer to have dinner at home. No problem! If you would prefer not to partake of the parish dinners, you may certainly eat ahead of time and join us at 5:30 FBS programming, or pack your own picnic and eat with the other families at 5:00pm.