This summer, we hosted a VBS for our neighbors, in front of our house. This was similar to what used to be called “Backyard Bible Club” except nowdays, no one would let their child in a stranger’s backyard! With much help from Tallowood staff and members, we prayer walked our neighborhood several times before the week began. We passed out invites to each home and personally invited as many people as we could. Then it was time for the big event….Under the Big Top!
The first day started out slow. I was worried no one would show up but in Big Top fashion, the show must go on!
The crowd grew as the week progressed. Allison was an amazing leader and teacher!
There were crafts, games, snacks, songs and bible stories in abundance! One day, there was even an amazing and dazzling magician! My kids are still throwing cards everywhere, trying to be like Merit the Magician!
The best part was the clown skit, presenting the gospel on the last day. We had some superb clowns, that’s for sure.
We learned a lot through our neighborhood VBS experience. There are things I’ll do differently next year to gather more participants. Overall, though, we learned that the Lord blesses obedience. We are thankful for each life that was changed through God’s grace and the labor of so many that week!
