VBS Preparation

Vacation Bible School belongs to the church's gospel work because children must be brought to Christ, taught the Word, and loved by the whole body. The message connects VBS to Bible-centered ministry, evangelism, and renewal by grace.

Luke 11 teaches persistent, dependent prayer to a Father who delights to give what His children truly need. The message applies Jesus' teaching to praying for children, VBS, and the spiritual life only God can give.

Prayer

Mark 10:13-16 shows Jesus welcoming children and using them to teach grown disciples about the kingdom. The sermon presents children's ministry as serious gospel labor with a mighty expectation that God will save and disciple the young.

Luke 18 shows Jesus welcoming children, and the sermon applies that heart to Vacation Bible School. The message calls the church to love children and parents with gospel purpose and expect God to work through that labor.

Matthew 19 shapes the church's purpose for Vacation Bible School by showing Jesus' love for children. The sermon calls the church to bring children and parents to Christ with love and dependence on the Spirit.