Why is Vacation Bible School Important?
The simple truth is, Vacation Bible School is important because children are important to God. Christians know very well that Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14). One writer recently commented that there’s what he called “a graying of the church in America. Fewer children fill the pews than 30 years ago”.
Vacation Bible School offers an opportunity to share the Word with children, in an exciting, entertaining, and learning way. Of course, the main reason children go to VBS is to have fun…so here at Malaga we find a way to weave fun and God’s Word together. Perhaps the most important thing about Vacation Bible School is that kids LEARN TO GO TO CHURCH; that church is a warm, friendly, enjoyable place; and kids learn there is fellowship, peace, security, and everlasting “hope” in the church and in the things it teaches.
In conclusion we say Vacation Bible School is important because children are important to God. As members of a church and having a strong sense of Christian community, our “charge” is to do God’s work here on Earth. And there is no greater “work” than helping children grow and prepare for the best possible spiritual life. It’s an old-fashioned thing, but one that’s stood and passed the test of time because of its true and everlasting value.
