Get Ready for Vacation Bible School 2022: Monumental — Celebrating God’s Greatness

Over the past couple of years, families have experienced various challenges and changes. However, one thing that has remained the same is God’s faithful goodness and love. It is incredibly important that children learn and know that God is with them all the time, and that is what Vacation Bible School (VBS) strives to do. VBS helps children learn to look for “God Sightings” in their everyday life.

From June 20 to June 24, All Saints will be offering this year’s VBS program, “Monumental — Celebrating God’s Greatness.” The week will be packed with amazing music, fun games, creative crafts, Bible stories, videos, skits, cool snacks, new friends, and an evening family event on Thursday. This fun environment can change children’s hearts for eternity.

While the Vacation Bible School program is for children ages 4 to graduating fifth-graders, the week will be filled with activities and opportunities for the whole parish family. Kathy McDermott, Director of Faith Formation, knows just how much VBS can affect the whole community. “VBS is filled with experiences demonstrating God’s unfailing love,” Kathy says. “Adults, teens, and families gather to praise our Lord and mentor the children in understanding and living His Word. When kids live in God’s unconditional love, they become confident and caring. They begin to see their worth in God’s eyes, rather than striving for others’ approval. God’s great love flows into the way the children treat others, reflecting His grace and forgiveness into the bigger community.”

There are three main ways parishioners can get involved and help make VBS a successful and fruitful week for the children of the parish — praying, donating and volunteering. Never underestimate the power of prayer. Parishioners are invited to join in prayer for a monumental VBS, that the families renew their relationship with God and discover friendships with fellow campers. Parishioners can donate kitchen items such as snacks, gallon or quart size Ziploc bags, paper towels, Lysol, blue tape, and more. There will be lists posted in the bulletin, on the Giving Tree in the Kamel Life Center and on the website, so look for those as this summer approaches. Another way parishioners can donate is by sponsoring a camper’s $40 registration fee. Money should never be a reason for a child to miss out on an opportunity to encounter God’s love, and with help from the parish family, we can help remove the financial burden from a family in need.

Parishioners can also help out by volunteering as a hall monitor, creating decorations, leading a group, or even baking. Everyone can find a way to use their God-given gifts and talents to help serve the children during VBS.

Once the adult volunteer positions have been filled, VBS registration will be announced on the Church website and monitors. The cost will be $40 per child or $10 if the parent is a full-time volunteer. If you have questions please reach out to Kathy McDermott at kmcdermott@allsaintsdallas.org or 972-778-0328. To volunteer at VBS, please sign up at: www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45abab2faaf58-monumental.