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going back to nazareth

Last week our church gathered, as families, and visited Nazareth — Where Jesus was a Kid. Well, we didn't actually go there...it was the theme of our VBS. It was such a fantastic time. Kids raised money for missions, entire families worshiped together, parents blessed their children, and we all had fun together.

There were several elements to each night, and although I helped lead worship and assist with family small groups, I mainly prepared the craft items for the marketplace area. Crafts? Me? Oh, I guess that was a good fit. Here are a few marketplace pics that I grabbed. (I opted to not share photos of kids for the privacy of families.)
Fountain
beads
coins
Nazareth_Prints16
WoolyYarn
carving
corn
tops
It is quite possible that the most popular area was where you could grind corn with rocks. Kids from ages 3-13 where all equally excited about it. So if you are looking for a messy, but cheap, activity, give your kids some dried corn and a couple large rocks! Go figure!

I'm still a little tired from last week, but also still feeling extremely blessed by the experience. Oh, and excited about next year!

10 comments:

  1. I loved going to VBS when I was little! I think every summer we made a cross magnet out of perler beads ... the purple and white one was my favorite for the longest time :)

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  2. I'll be helping out at this year's VBS at my church. I'll probably be a teacher's helper though. :) So excited!! :)

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  3. I loved VBS as a kid and my own girls did after me! Awesome VBS y'all had!

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  4. We did Nazareth, too!!
    It was so much fun. I only helped with the crafts for a few days, but really enjoyed it. Did you all make the wool soap? It was really fun and easy and just so neat.

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  5. how fun! i love all of the little crafts!

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  6. How fun. I love the dried corn with rocks area. I remember VBS always marked the start of summer for me as a child.

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  7. Anonymous10:06 PM

    that program looks awesome! we just finished with our vbs too. we'll have to check out the nazareth program next year!

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  8. SO FUN! I'm glad it went well!

    xoxo
    Janee

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  9. Anonymous8:19 AM

    We looked at Nazareth, for our VBS, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really enjoy your blog.

    Linda

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