By Bethany Vandiver
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With Galatians 5:16-23 as the steering guide, “Big Heart Farms – Where God’s Fruit Grows” became the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). Hosted by First Christian Church (FCC) of Gallatin, fun unfolded from July 31 to Aug. 2 as the children learned God’s word together.
Bethany Vandiver, VBS Director and Head Farmer of BigHeart Farms, along with many awesome volunteers, all worked together to create a loving, fun, and educational atmosphere for the “little sprouts” as they discovered the fruit of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The whole facility was transformed into one big farmland and each section of the program was patterned after a farming concept.
After an awesome meal at the Watering Hole, the Little Sprouts with their Head Gardeners joined the Hootenanny Band for some good worship. During the Bible Seed portion, the kiddos learned how the Holy Spirit is their best friend, how the Bible is God’s loving letter to each one, and how Jesus is our ultimate coach who leads us and guides us in life. Every single night, children rushed to the front in response to an altar call of giving their hearts fully to Jesus!
Fruit Stands with their cool Fruit Stand Sellers taught the children how to apply the Bible lessons practically in their lives. Adding to the fun of learning is the Crafts Section, where the children created a cross made of seeds! The energy was exhilarating in the Plowing Field as the kiddos participated in the games while still applying the Fruit of the Spirit.
Between 59 and 63 children came each day and the program culminated with the children performing their VBS songs with the Hootenanny Band during the Sunday service. To say that it was a lot of fun seems like an understatement.
And it doesn’t end. FCC, Gallatin is having a Back-to-School Splash Party at the city pool this Sunday, August 13th, 7:00-9:00pm, for those in Grades 5-12. So mark your calendars now. It will be #loadsoffun.
