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throughout the week. During the Closing Ceremony, students shared how they were blessed during VBS 2023. Many of us were moved to tears, hearing what God had done through our teachers for our youth. I also must mention Sister Ramona Benson led the arts & crafts team giving our students opportunities to make and take h wonderful crafts pertaining to our topics each night.

The adult classes focused on the Old Testament using the theme “Just Like Us” –This was a study of Biblical Success Models for Our Community, such as patriarchs, judges, kings, and prophets to enrich our lives and empower us to inspire others. The book showed how biblical characters’ strengths, assets, liabilities, and issues are connected to many of the struggles believers and the church face today. These biblical characters challenge us to stay focused on Jesus and develop ways to work through trials and temptations and to celebrate the joy in the Lord. We heard from some of those who partici- pated and it was evident they had a life changing experience through this study.

In closing I must give a shout out to all the many volunteers who greeted, registered, checked-in, hall monitors, runners, etc. When we ran into rough spots, you never complained, we just tweaked and kept it moving; we all realized we needed each other and I thank God for your temperament and patience with me while we navigated and allowed God to establish our steps through this entire process. I can’t forget the awesome staff that works daily and diligently to accomplish the goals of the church—THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You are very much appreciated for assisting us throughout this process. May God continue to bless us all with His Grace, Mercy & Peace is my prayer. n

—Min. Zelda Wright Vacation Bible School 2023 Superintendent