Northside Baptist Church in Lafayette hosted a Boomerang Express VBS for 47 youngsters and 33 workers the first week of June.
LAFAYETTE – Northside Baptist Church in Lafayette hosted a Boomerang Express VBS for 47 youngsters and 33 workers the first week of June.
“Our Missions Harbor rotation was led by Bro. Robert Richardson, a retired Air Force chaplain and a former pastor at Northside Baptist,” said VBS Director Linda Magee. “He explained that those serving our country need God as much as we do and nothing would lift their spirits more than a letter from ‘Home.’”
Fifteen youngsters wrote letters to the soldiers, which were put in LifeBoxes, a mission action shoebox project.
“Our children brought items such as hard candy, gum, stationery supplies, deodorant, brushes, combs, sunblock, wet wipes, tube socks, but the most valuable thing was the letters,” Magee said. “We were also fortunate enough to add Bibles to the box. The children learned that soldiers often do not have the chance to worship at church like we do. The LifeBoxes that the kids put together will help military people worship God wherever they are and remind them that they are loved and missed.”
For more on the LifeBox project, see www.lifeway.com/lifebox.
Dear Soldier,
My name is Hannah. I live in Shreveport. LA. I am 9 1/2 years old. I have two brothers and two sisters. I wonder what life is like in the military? My dad used to be in the Navy. Across sea and everything! Thank you for fighting so I can be free to go to church. I pray that you will be safe in everything that you do!
Sincerely,
Hannah
P.S. Jesus Loves You!
Hello
I’m Kayla Thompson from Lafayette, LA and I’m seven years old. I also attend Northside Baptist Church vacation Bible school. where we are learning about Australia’s ostrich, kangaroos and about the boomerang and outback.
We also have a project to do and learn to worship, follow and live through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
I want to thank you for your bravery and the sacrafice that you make being away from everything and everyone you love, to keep our country free and safe.
I’ll keep you in my prayers for you to be safe and get back home soon.
Live Life Through Christ,
Dear Soldier,
My name is Austin and I am 7 years old.
The VBS is sending you…hard candy…gum…baby wipes…tube/crew socks…books/cd’s….toothpaste…toothbrush. I am from Lafayette. I am attending
NBC VBS.
I have learned about the Bible. I am thankful that you are saving our lives.
Austin Foreman
Dear Soldier,
Thank you for saving and caring for us.
Thank you.
Have fun.
I will pray for you.
Love,
Madison D
Dear American Soldier,
My name is Miyah Portalis. I am 10 years old. I think what you do is cool.
My friends brother is in the Army. I am in VBS too! My friends are in VBS.
We learn to get closer to Jesus. I am very thankful how you are fighting for our lives!
From Miyah Portalis
Dear Soldier,
Hello, My name is Maria. I am 12 but I will be 13 in August. I think that what you are doing is super awesome. Actually, my brother Hake is in Afghanistan! I am so thankful for what you are doing for the country, it is a very brave thing! I am in a family of 7 it is crazy! We support the troops in every way possible! Me and my sister-in-law made a box to put in the foyer at church, and people put letters and flip-flops and things like that for the soldiers! This was a challange at VBS! I was very willing to write a letter! Well I must bid ado, you are always on my heart and in my prayers!
Yours Truly,
Dear American Soldier
You’re cool. I just want to say thank you for keeping me safe and free.
i’m 7. My name is Teresa, I have a brother who is in the Army.
I am going to VBS and I’m learning about God and it’s really fun.
From Teresa
Dear Soldier,
My name is Emma. I live in Shreveport La. My age is 7. I am at my grandparents house this week to attend Vacation Bible School.
I have two sisters and one brother. My mom is going to have a baby June 11.
Thank you for fighting for me to be able to go to church. My dad was in the Navy.
I pray for you to be safe. Jesus loves you !