When I took the position as children’s leader at BFC I almost instantly started to get questions about VBS. It seemed like everyone wanted to make sure VBS was a main focus for me. However with all that there is to be done, I have to admit I was more than a little overwhelmed. As a result my first year as children’s leader went with out a VBS and we settled for a BFC camp out instead. I thought I had dodged the bullet until this Christmas, when no sooner did I get the kids out of their star costumes from the Christmas program than I started getting the same old VBS question!
I started to think about it and all that it would entail, the limited help available, and the time to be put in. But as I tried to focus on the to do list the Lord kept dealing with my heart. The same heart that had been mine since I was eight…………..
It was a VBS 20 years ago in Colorado Springs. My sister and I had been visiting my Aunt & Uncle and were invited to a VBS in their neighborhood. I was a confused little thing following the divorce of my parents, and had not heard much about Jesus outside of Christmas ans Easter. I had no idea what VBS was about but they had cookies and crafts so I was in. After a week of fun, snacks, and cool songs I remember feeling like God was a person I could call my friend, and not some far off big thing I was too little to understand. This was the first time in my life I can remember that God had been brought down to my level and I was able to grasp Him.
I came home from that VBS with a new Bible, a cool coffee mug, and a friend in Jesus. I had no idea what a gift I was given until I was a children’s leader at BFC, and I realized just what it takes to put together a VBS. To spend time, money, and energy, to provide an environment where kids can have fun, form friendships, play, and get to know God a little better over brownies and a juice box.
VBS is a huge undertaking for those who put it on, donate their time, money, and talents. It is a commitment on the part of the parents and care takers. It is an exhausting, fun filled, crazy week! And I am here to tell you it is worth it.
This year we are going to have an amazing VBS at Berthoud Family Church. recently I went up and checked out tons of kits to theme our VBS 2010 venture. I poured over packet after packet, kit after kit to ensure we got just the right one.
After much deliberation we have decided to announce the theme for 2010 VBS!

Hero Headquarters has one first prize & will be headlining our VBS this summer! VBS will be held June 14th-18th from 9am-12am each day! We will have classes, songs, games, snacks, and fun for preschoolers through preteens!
Look for pre-registration events at Berthoud Days and our spring fling (date to be set in May)
We still need a ton of help,and there is much to do between now and then.So contact Jenna if you are interested in helping in any way. And even if you are not interested still contact her & she will find something for you to do!!!

For more on Hero Headquarters visit:
http://www.vacationbibleschool.com/index.html
Positions needing filled:
Leaders:
Action activities
Sound
Publicity
preschool Leader/ Teacher
Creative Crafts Leader
Registration Leaders
Music Leader
Helpers:
Week of helpers in every area!
transportation
Hope to see you and your kiddos all there this summer!
-Jenna