The theme for VBS 2006 was "The Gospel Express". Classes were held June 25-30 with a closing picnic and program on Friday night. Fun, games, music and stories about Jesus' love and forgiveness were highlights of the week.

Pastor Eric helped lead the openings and closings each night as our conductor.

Mrs. Catherine shares the story of Jesus changing water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana.

"All aboard God's celebration train. Choo! Choo!" - kindergarteners and first graders enjoy Gospel Express music with Mrs. Melodie.

The Nursery Class gets in on the fun and games.

Special Needs Adults from the Lowman Home and area cottages enjoyed VBS, too.

Each night, the arts and crafts station had a cool project to make.

Show and Tell with Mr. David.

An exciting game of  tag during recreation time was fun for all.

Cinema time with Melvin entertained youngsters when the weather didn't allow for outdoor fun.

The Adult Class focused on the topic of "Growing In God's Grace" with Mrs. Heather.

Adults enjoyed arts and crafts, too, creating their own watering can cut outs and making tissue paper flowers.

The Gospel Express (???) offered rides to children before Friday night's closing program.

Second and third graders sing their musical offering at Friday night's closing.

Diapers, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, toothbrushes and toothpaste were collected by VBS students during the week. These items will be distributed by Grace Youth attending the ELCA National Youth Gathering in San Antonio, TX in mid-July. Monetary donations were also received.

Children's and Youth classes sing "The Gospel Express" theme song to end the program.

Still on board The Gospel Express, even Melvin is tired after a fun-filled week of celebrating Jesus' love and forgiveness.