I grew up in church. I tell people that I have been in church since 9 months before I was born. I can say that I have attended in some form or fashion an annual summertime tradition for churches, Vacation Bible School (VBS). I can remember going to VBS in the mornings and helping to lead them in the evenings. I have been involved in Bible Schools that lasted two weeks, one week, five days, three days and one day. I can remember saying the pledges, holding the flags, and leading children to do the same. I can remember lining up outside, marching into the sanctuary and hearing the piano chord that told us to Listen, sit down. Through all my experience with VBS, I can truly say it is worth it.

As an adult, having taught in VBS, led games in VBS, decorated for VBS, directed VBS, and pastored in VBS; I can truly say that there is no tired like VBS tired. It is exhausting, but it is worth it. I have seen children come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. I have seen whole family’s lives changed because of VBS. I have seen people find their place of service in the church through working in VBS. I have seen churches experience a revival through VBS. Vacation Bible School is worth it.

I may not be able to remember every story I heard, every craft I made, every game I played in VBS, but I can say my life is better and my Christian life is stronger because of VBS. This is true from both attending and helping to lead in VBS. So I challenge you, to pray for VBS this summer. Attend VBS this summer. Volunteer at VBS this summer, your life will be better for it. You never know what God might do this year at VBS.