After breakfast we gather the 20 – 25 VBS helpers together for prayer. Then we load up our backpacks with VBS supplies we’ve brought with us from the States.  Some churches are close so we can walk just a few short blocks, others require us to travel by truck.  The children in the DR either attend school in the morning or the afternoon because of the lack of teachers and facilities. They are available to attend our VBS for ½ day sessions.

We then gather the children together and through our interpreters welcome them. Throughout our session, and with the help of interpreters, the children will sing songs, learn memory verses, play games and enjoy snacks. At the end of the session we gather together again and pray with the children. The children are invited to accept Christ and learn more about the Lord. Local pastors, interpreters and missionaries are readily available to talk with the children. Gift bags with verse tokens, small gifts and treats are given to each child. It’s now lunchtime. The missionaries enjoy a lunch break and prepare for the afternoon session.  

Our missions teams come from all over the United States from varied backgrounds with different interests and experiences. What a joy it is to see so many people come together and work for the Lord!