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Sunnyside Member Brings Joseph to Life During VBS

By Cherelyn Strickland, September 22, 2014

Vacation Bible School is always a fun time for Sunnyside (Wash.) Church members and the kids who attend. 

This year VBS focused on the story of Joseph and included the usual events of singing, lesson time, crafts, healthy snacks and games. 

Joseph was played by one of the young men in the church who had a beard. He really got into character and shocked both VBS staff and kids when he came to VBS with a shaved beard and head for the day the lesson taught about Joseph getting out of prison.

Much work goes into VBS, and many Sunnyside Church members volunteered to help under the leadership of Lydia Moreno and Jose Ochoa.

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Many young people helped with the Sunnyside VBS.

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Cherelyn Strickland
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The VBS kids visit Joseph in prison.

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Cherelyn Strickland
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Crafts were led by Miranda Turner.

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Cherelyn Strickland
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The mummy races were led by Gammi Arredondo.

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Joseph (left), played by Jose Ochoa, and Pharaoh (right), played by Jake Demiar, look over their VBS visitors.

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Cherelyn Strickland

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