Vacation Bible School

​Vacation Bible School is coming right up and it’s one of my favorite parts of the year. When I was growing up my grandparents always signed my brother and I up for VBS and other camps/overnight camps through our church. My grandparents knew how important these events were to us. My grandpa Forrie also made sure that we would have the opportunity to go to church/Sunday school each week. He would drive out of his way to pick us up, bring us to church, and then drop us back off at home afterwards. He knew that doing these things would help build the foundation in our lives.

When I started at St. Luke’s in July of 2021, it was the week of VBS- The Rolling River Rampage. It was such a great way to get introduced to everyone and learn a little more how things work. That Wednesday of VBS, was unfortunately the day that my grandpa passed away. Part of me thought maybe it would be a good day to take off and grieve, but I also knew that Grandpa Forrie would want me to go to VBS and to not be sad. That day we learned so many touching songs that spoke to me and I knew I made the right choice. I look back on everything that my grandparents did for us, and I am so thankful. I am so glad I ended up at St. Luke’s as the Director of Children and Family Ministries and I know my grandparents would be so proud of me.
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Emily Hendricks

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