Sisseton First Day, VBS "United" Wednesday, July 31

Reuniting with church family here in Sisseton this week is a blessing.  

There are 23 people on our team this year in Sisseton, and we work together with two churches to work in unity to build relationships within the community.Our theme this year for Vacation Bible School here in Sisseton  is "United,"  We are rooted in Jesus together as one family. While in Sisseton, South Dakota, we will be visiting church family at Dakota Alliance Church and Sisseton Alliance Church.  

Our day on Wednesday began very early as our team gathered after breakfast for devotions and prayer for the day. We arrived at the Dakota Alliance Church at 8:30 am and promptly prepared for the children to arrive.  Everyone gathered in the sanctuary, and we began with a prayer and VBS songs. The children were eager to sing and learn the actions to the songs. The lesson for the children included Christmas and the birth of Jesus. After songs and story time, the children went outside to receive a t-shirt for tie die fun.

In the afternoon, the men of the church worked on rebuilding the back stairs of the church and began creating a surround to contain the sand for under the swingset.

We have a group of teens who are learning about photography this week during the afternoon.

A community supper was held today, and 48 people participated, and almost everyone stayed for a campfire.

The campfire included smores and Jiffy Pop popcorn.  Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, teens and adults all enjoyed the comfort and fellowship of being around a campfire.This time provided much needed time for reflection about the goodness and grace of uniting our families together through the love of Jesus.

Our team is looking forward to another day filled with activity and love for the children in the Sisseton community.

Please continue to pray for safety and protection of the children attending VBS and for endurance and strength for our team. Also, pray for the teens in the community, and for the Saturday activity including a picnic and movie in the park.

Christine