Vacation Bible School is just around the corner.  Beginning this Sunday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m., with a light supper, VBS will run through Thursday evening, July 24.  The Christian Education Committee and other teachers and helpers are preparing the materials, the building, and themselves to welcome the children who will be coming.

Someone recently offered a generous donation for VBS with the comment that they remember fondly their years in VBS and want other children to have the same opportunities they had to enjoy it.  I dare say, if they lived locally, they would be here to volunteer their time to help make this a great experience for our kids.

I don't know if you think about VBS as an investment, but it certainly is that.  The ministry that is offered is an investment in children who are an important part of the present church and will be the church leaders of tomorrow.  DMCC members have the opportunity to help shape the experience the children will enjoy; to share the faith; to care about the children in our church and in our community in a very special way.

Christian Education chair, Janet Montgomery, has appealed to you for help - to provide "lab coats" (men's used white shirts - any size), to volunteer your time to be an escort as the children move from one activity to another, to say "yes" when asked to serve in other ways, and to pray for both the adults and the children involved.  We are blessed to have excellent, enthusiastic leadership, outstanding facilities, and eager children - a winning combination!  Join me in asking God to bless our VBS efforts and the children who come to join us.

                                                                                              God's peace, Vicki