![]() "Patricia Shelton is the creative person who turned our area into a sea of beauty, 'Veramente Bello.' "The families have also said that their children had the opportunity to learn about God and really enjoy the worship time of singing and arm movements to the songs. ![]() Army Garrison Italy Chaplain (Maj.) Mark McCorkle, Family Life Chaplain, RSO, this year's VBS program touched many of the families in the Vicenza Military Community, and they said that "VBS is such a blessing." My favorite song was when we sang 'My Light House.'"Īccording to U.S. When asked during closing celebration, Lilyana Sampson, 5, said, "My favorite thing at VBS was Bible Discovery when we talked about The Lost Coin because they hid a lot of coins and we got to try and find them. Nolan Lockerbie, 8, really liked Tropical Treats, while his 6-year-old brother William said, "I liked when we made the boats and wound them up and they paddled in the water." Logan, the youngest brother, 4, said he loved "all the songs." Three brothers ranging in age from 4 to 8 years old were really enthusiastic. Last but not least, volunteers also planned snacks and an energetic, fun-filled day with outside activities. Volunteers were happy to hear that children got excited about the program after going into the multipurpose area and seeing all the decorations. She said he continues to ask her when he can go again," said Addison. "Just after daily mass, a mom thanked me for the amazing time her son had during VBS week. We're also thankful to the Red Cross for supplying us with volunteers and for all the Soldiers and our chaplains who assisted with VBS," Hicks continued.Īccording to Addison, who was fully involved as a VBS coordinator for the first time, responses from participants were all positive. None of this would have been possible without them. ![]() I take my hat off to every one of our VBS volunteers. It's been wonderful to work with so many talented people willing to give this generously of their time to make such an event possible. "We began meeting regularly with volunteers in February. ![]() Hicks explained she began planning for this year's VBS in January alongside Paola Addison, Catholic Religious Education coordinator. ![]() "Children started the morning with Castaway Sing and Play and then rotated through stations, where the message was the same, 'Jesus Rescues,'" said Julie Hicks, Protestant Religious Education coordinator. This year, marine creatures like dolphins, corals and starfish were the colorful decorations for the annual Vacation Bible School, whose theme was "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus."Īlmost 140 children in the Vicenza Military community participated in a five-day experience at the Vicenza Elementary/Middle School multipurpose room June 25-29 thanks to the support of some 90 volunteers, including Soldiers, parents and teens.Ĭhildren from 5 to 11 years old, were divided into "crews" and they created crafts, learned songs and interacted with other participants throughout several stations such as Imagination Station Bible Discovery Tropical Treats KidVid Cinema and ShipRec Games. VICENZA, Italy - During a warm summertime, what is better than plunging into the sea to enjoy the view of its creatures? Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Children and volunteers of the Vicenza Military Community sing during the June 28 Grand Finale of the fourth day of the Vacation Bible School program held at the Vicenza Elementary/Middle School multipurpose room. ![]()
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