Camp Firelight: Staying Connected with God

Dear Pali Pres Community,

As we wrap up an amazing week of Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at Pali Pres, I can’t help but think of how awesome God is. With 38 children participating (even more than last year!) and DOZENS of volunteers, it was a fantastic week of fun, fellowship, and learning.

The theme was Camp Firelight based on Psalm 56: 3—“Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” Children played the role of campers who explored how Old and New Testament Bible figures trusted God, faced their fears, and went on to do great things in God’s name. Through music, drama and storytelling, games, arts and crafts, and even snacks, they learned ways to connect with and trust God. And best of all, they saw how they can do this not just at VBS or at church, but also at home and every area of their lives!

A special thanks to our Children and Family Ministries (CFM) Director, Lucy Garcia, our CFM Elder Caroline Nick (starring in the role of Lu, the firefly), Mary Fish (starring in the role of Sam, the camp counselor) and the entire CFM Committee. Along with church members (too many to name here), and friends of church members, we also had some awesome youth volunteers serve as counselors! It was truly a team effort.

I want to thank anyone who contributed in ANY way, including helping with registration, preparing snacks, assisting with tech/audio, leading games and crafts, and all the little things that maybe went unnoticed. It all made a difference! I was so glad to be a part of this amazing week and see our church guide our young people in the ways of God.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Matt (also known as Bull Dozer, the villainous parking lot mogul who intended to level the Camp Firelight forest to make a beautiful new parking lot…BUT had a change of heart after learning all about God at VBS, of course!)