When the challenge came to “Grow Deeper in Christ,” the Atlanta Southside members pressed together and moved forward in faith. Children’s Ministries saw the need to revitalize Vacation Bible School (VBS), which had not been held for almost 10 years.
There were only two children in regular attendance at the church, so under the inspired leadership of Cody Paige, pastor, who had issued the challenge, and Christine Hinds, VBS director, the members went out into the Jonesboro, Ga., community to witness, pray with families, and deliver personal invitations to VBS. And, the Lord blessed their efforts!
There were consistently between 50 and 60 children in attendance each evening, enjoying the singing, crafts, snacks, games, and Biblical storytelling. And, the climax was a grand graduation ceremony on closing Sabbath that was well attended by grateful parents and loved ones who saw their children receive certificates and demonstrate their newly found joy in learning more about Jesus.
The seeds have been planted in the community, and the members of Southside pray that they will bring forth much fruit.
Georgia-Cumberland | November 2024
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