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Molalla Church Gets Shipwrecked

By Cindy Hepler, September 15, 2018

Twenty-two children attended Molalla (Ore.) Church’s Vacation Bible School. The entire church was decorated with palm trees, a wrecked ship, a treehouse hut, a waterfall and lots of animals.

Each day the children experienced what it was like to be on a deserted island while learning God never deserts them. The children loved seeing Bible stories come to life.

The kids also enjoyed the games, which consisted of coconut bowling, beach volleyball, lifesaver rings and many more. They ate delicious snacks shaped like turtles, dolphins, fish in seaweed, boats and crabs. They got to make most of their own treats.

A fun time was had by all. What a blessing to watch kids soak up God and His amazing truths.

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Featured in: October 2018

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Cindy Hepler

Molalla Church VBS director
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