What happened at VBS-Day 5

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Papa Lions has the best thinking face

Day 5 was filled with enthusiasm as we heard about Daniel’s miraculous salvation from the lion’s den. We heard about how we went from a hero sandwich to a plain old hero. Our theme of the day was that God is with you when you’re thankful. We can pray to God at all times, whether we’re happy or sad; whether we need something or we want to thank God for what we already have!

Babs and Papa Lions were there again to show us what magnificent gifts we have been given by God. Even though we don’t get to hang out with them every morning, well, I do, but that’s beside the point, we can be thankful that we were able to learn from each other. Thank you Babs and Papa Lions for showing us this week that God is with us always, and especially for showing us today that God gives us plenty to be thankful for!

Right before we started the hoop on fire

After meeting up with Babs and Papa Lions we made our way to the royal palace one last time to hear the finale of Daniel’s story. And it was a doozy! After being trapped in a pit with a pride of angry, hungry, sharp-toothed lions, Daniel made it out unscathed! Not even a lion scratch on his luxurious mane, I mean, face! God was with Daniel when he was in need of protection, and when Daniel rejoiced with the king, God was with them then as well!

In games the kids were able to experience for themselves what it is like to be a lion…in a manner of speaking. Have you ever been to the circus? Have you seen the craziness of the lion jumping through a hoop? And then they set the hoop on fire? Ya. We didn’t do that. But there was some pretty intense hula hoop people weaving. Basically the same!

What a gleeful expression on his face

Speaking of lions, of which we spoke a great deal, we made the most darling little lions in crafts today! Now answer me honestly what was your favourite commercial from the 90s? That’s right! The chia pet! We made our very own versions and they were just adorable. And by that I obviously mean ferocious! And about that whole idea of God being with us when we’re thankful…I’m thankful that all that soil and grass seed was confined to the craft area!

Already learning the hip jut

Music served as yet another reminder that God has given us a lot for which we should be thankful. Not only that, he has given us so many different ways to show him how much we are thankful! We can sing, we can dance, we can sign, we can play, we can craft, all of this is using what God has given to us and thanking him for his great mercy towards all of us!

At the end of this somewhat shortened day we had the chance to show our parents all that we had done this week! The kids were amazing as they sang out with all their might did the actions with amazing gusto and even performed “We bow down,” using American Sign Language. It was truly an amazing sight to see.

Best smile ever

As any good Lutheran knows, one simply cannot have a social gathering without a ton of food…and this was no exception! Thank you to everyone who came out and partook of this amazing adventure! We enjoyed spending time with the kids as we learned about Daniel and thoroughly explored his story but we were also really thankful that we had the opportunity to share what we had learned with our family and friends!

Papa Lions, reminding you that God is WITH YOU!

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this week such a huge success! Thank you also to everyone who came out and participated. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone again next year and remember:

God is with who?

WITH YOU!!