Whew...what a great, but also very tiring week. This past week was Vacation Bible School at our church. Our theme was "Inside Out and Upside down on Main Street." And the class that Josh and I teach, the College and Careers, were in charge of the "Bible Time." Getting everything together and "just right" was quite the challenge, but the C&C rose to it. And every bit of effort we made really paid off. We've been preparing for this for a couple of months now, and our prayer this whole time was that the Lord speak to these precious children through us. And I really feel that He did, in a powerful way through our skits each night. So....welcome to............
"Parable Productions....where you'll hear some of the most unusual and unexpected stories the world has ever heard" (That's ingrained into my brain bc we said that each night.) On "Main Street" the kids were drawn into stories that Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations...aka Parables! But of course His stories were anything but ordinary. Each night had a different "Word on the Street" and had parable from the Bible that went along with that word. And we acted out the parables each night.
Jesus turned lives upside down and hearts inside out through parables that challenged people to look at themselves and others in new and unexpected ways! This was our stage...red (shower) curtain and all!
And a few cast members...Kat and Steven, having a staring contest! We decided to throw our own spin on things each night to make it a little more interesting for the kids and to get them involved. Josh and Steven wanted to use the puppets. I was reluctant, but eventually "gave in." (they had to check with the stage manager of course, haha j/k) :) And was so glad they had that great idea. It was a hit...the kids loved..and I mean loved the puppets...Kit and Kat. They would do a little intro each night..and were quite the comedians.
This was our awesome "Now Playing" poster. Thanks April and Kristen. Yall did a great job!
And a few more of the cast members...Kristen (our servant that night), Kit, myself (the narrator that night), and April (our "dirty" guest) That night was the Parable of the Warmest Welcome teaching us to extend GRACE to others as Christ does for us. Grace-God's riches at Christ's expense.
And our male crew!! Steven, Daniel, Brandon and Josh!
Our female crew (minus Kristen):Katie, me, and April
Need a say more...they were so funny!
Our "ticket guy"(Brandon) who greeted the kids when they came in and who gave them prize when they left.
A little drama!
Josh's night to be narrator
Sweet kids showing off their cool shades!
In Costume!! This night was the Parable of the Shocking servant and our word was Forgiveness. And this here is one handsome guard :)
and more great kids showing off their shades!
Singing and having fun! I truly think we had just as much fun as the kids did, and benefited from the lessons as well! We had a lot fun getting into God's word. Praying that our lives and the children's lives will continue to be Inside out and Upside down for Jesus!!
"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5
"Parable Productions....where you'll hear some of the most unusual and unexpected stories the world has ever heard" (That's ingrained into my brain bc we said that each night.) On "Main Street" the kids were drawn into stories that Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations...aka Parables! But of course His stories were anything but ordinary. Each night had a different "Word on the Street" and had parable from the Bible that went along with that word. And we acted out the parables each night.
Jesus turned lives upside down and hearts inside out through parables that challenged people to look at themselves and others in new and unexpected ways! This was our stage...red (shower) curtain and all!
And a few cast members...Kat and Steven, having a staring contest! We decided to throw our own spin on things each night to make it a little more interesting for the kids and to get them involved. Josh and Steven wanted to use the puppets. I was reluctant, but eventually "gave in." (they had to check with the stage manager of course, haha j/k) :) And was so glad they had that great idea. It was a hit...the kids loved..and I mean loved the puppets...Kit and Kat. They would do a little intro each night..and were quite the comedians.
This was our awesome "Now Playing" poster. Thanks April and Kristen. Yall did a great job!
And a few more of the cast members...Kristen (our servant that night), Kit, myself (the narrator that night), and April (our "dirty" guest) That night was the Parable of the Warmest Welcome teaching us to extend GRACE to others as Christ does for us. Grace-God's riches at Christ's expense. 
And our male crew!! Steven, Daniel, Brandon and Josh!
Our female crew (minus Kristen):Katie, me, and April
Need a say more...they were so funny!
Our "ticket guy"(Brandon) who greeted the kids when they came in and who gave them prize when they left. 
A little drama!
Josh's night to be narrator
Sweet kids showing off their cool shades!
In Costume!! This night was the Parable of the Shocking servant and our word was Forgiveness. And this here is one handsome guard :)
and more great kids showing off their shades!
Singing and having fun! I truly think we had just as much fun as the kids did, and benefited from the lessons as well! We had a lot fun getting into God's word. Praying that our lives and the children's lives will continue to be Inside out and Upside down for Jesus!! 
"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5
This looks like it was a blast! I know you spent a lot of time and effort, but I am sure it was well worth it! Glad to read these posts! :)
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