I said I would help with Vacation Bible School, but missed the first organizational meeting. As it turned out, I was in charge of the Bible part (Uh-oh). The storytelling part – that I might be able to pull off. Barnyard Roundup was the theme.The Man:The day began with an opening led by Pastor Kirsten.Then there were three 45-minute rotations: crafts, games, and Bible storytelling. Today’s story, The Good Shepherd who takes his sheep to good pastures and fresh water.The sheep won’t go with the robberor the stranger.Then the wolf scared off the farmhand and scattered the sheep. The kids loved this part, running away and hiding in the pews.The Good Shepherd found all the sheep and called them by name. As soon as the story was over, everyone wanted to do it again but take a different part. We probably repeated each story 2-3 times. The closing at the end of the day:

This afternoon, people gathered to decorate the Social Hall at Calvary Lutheran Church. Two long tables of decorations were laid out and everyone was encouraged to do whatever they wanted in any space they chose.
This young helper spent a few minutes acting out a conversation between the dolls. It was adorable.
Joan and Gloria: