"I Will Let Down the Nets!"

Athelas hosted a Mission Vacation Bible School this past summer. A group of 22 Minnesotans arrived for a couple days of training and preparation. Then about 40 students arrived for three full day camp adventures and two optional sleep over nights. Based on Jesus telling Peter to let down his nets into the deep, the VBS students learned to respond to Jesus' instructions as Peter did. Granted, Peter first stated why he thought Jesus idea was rather dumb...'but we've fished all night and caught nothing!' The cool response follows: "But because YOU say so, I will let down the nets!" Because Jesus says so we do his bidding...even when we think we are so much more brilliant than He. The kids put into practice this axiom as they learned fly and spin fishing techniques, as some rode horses for the first time, as others made their own fishing poles and caught their first fish. All of these activities required kids to do as they were asked in order to see results. Many 'fishy' lessons, crafts, games, food and activities took place during this time of loving and learning.

Athelas is looking forward to hosting another mission VBS at the same old schoolhouse in summer of 2011. We're anticipating a larger turnout, the arrival of the VBS Express Semi replete with climbing wall, and great music time. We are contemplating a 'rock' theme and building always on THE ROCK! We'd love to have YOU join us...no matter where you are from.
Check out Summer 2010 Missin VBS photos on facebook at Athelas Outdoor Ministry, Inc.

See YOU for VBS '11!