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VBS program sees jump in attendance

Children play an outdoor game involving a giant parachute, a large ball and lots of water at Vacation Bible School in Davidson on Tuesday.
Children play an outdoor game involving a giant parachute, a large ball and lots of water at Vacation Bible School in Davidson on Tuesday.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — Being overrun with local children was “a good problem to have” for organizers of this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Davidson.

Liza Dahl reported that 72 kids showed up for the first day of VBS last week, up to 78 the second day.

Last year, by comparison, the event drew between 45 and 50 children each day.

“We have quite a bit more this year,” said Dahl. “It’s been fantastic . . . We’re excited to have that many kids.”

VBS was held at New Life Pentecostal Assembly, running every afternoon from Aug. 15 to 19.

The annual summer program, for children ages four through 12, is a joint effort of the Pentecostal church and Davidson Community Bible Church.

VBS is an outreach program aimed at sharing the Christian faith with local children, using crafts, games and Bible stories.

This year’s theme is “Submerged,” with the subtitle “Finding Truth Below the Surface,” using materials from LifeWay Christian Resources.

For the full story, please see the Aug. 22 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe.