St John's American Evangelical Lutheran Church

“Friendship Trek” was a camping theme program where the kids learned about Jesus being our friend and how he shares, cares and loves us..  Each day started out with a rousing opening and music for all age groups after which the children were separated into classes for the theme-based bible lesson, action bible drama, snack and crafts.  Each day ended with a finale to reinforce the daily bible point one more time.  (click on photo for larger format picture)

Preschool Class	Kindergarten Class	1st Grade Class
2nd Grade Class	3rd Grade Class	4th Grade Class
5th Grade Class	6th Grade Class	7th Grade Class

Activities and Happenings during the week

The 26 (!) preschoolers gather	Cade made quite a statement with his mohawk "do"	Many kids jumped at the chance to lead their friends and classmates in the daily sings
All ages...	Cassie and Carolyn started us off and wrapped it out	St. Paul was 'a hoppin'
Our set	Some of the crafts	Memory boxes were extra special
Couldn't do it without the staff	Music and motions got easier each day	Pastor Harold really connects the kids and lesson

2008 Community Vacation Bible School - Friendship Trek.  110 kids; 50+ adult/youth Staff