Monday, May 13, 2013

Vacation Bible School Projects

Del PalmerMany Sunday Schools and Vacation Bible School's have a mission emphasis as a part of their program.  Below,  you will find several ideas that will engage students in missions.  You'll also find resources you can download or view to help you share the project with the students.

India and Uganda

Nate JoreMany people around the world learn best orally.  Sometimes there are very few books and especially Bibles in their native language.  We have been using a device called the MegaVoice to help them learn God's Word in their mother tongue.  The Scriptures and Bible lessons are placed on the solar powered MegaVoice and they memorize the Word of God from the device.

Each MegaVoice costs approximately $30.00.  Challenge your Sunday school or VBS to give as many as they can.

Click here to watch a video about Mega Voice

Sanitary Toilet for Church and Parsonage in India

India toiletRecently on a trip to India we visited a village just after the rain.  We were informed that the rain causes much sickness because the sewage and drinking water mix.  After the church service we were shown the toilet facilities for the church and parsonage.  They consisted of a small area with a tarp around it for privacy.  We were told, "This is an example of the type of thing that causes sickness."  Then they asked if we would pray for the funds to build a sanitary toilet for the church and parsonage.

A sanitary toilet for this church will cost $850.00

View our newly released video on the AFLC work in India by clicking here.

Miriam Infant Home in Brazil

Children at Miriam Infant HomeThe Miriam Infant Home in Brazil takes care of children that have been displaced from their homes.  While in the home they experience Christian love and hear about Jesus.

Industrial Washer and Dryer
The home is in need of an industrial clothes washer and dryer.  These machines will help keep the clothes and bedding clean for the children.  The total cost for these two items is $2,500.00

Kitchen Equipment
The home is also in need of kitchen equipment to cook food for the children.  The cost for the needed pots and utensils is $500.00.

Click here to view a video which includes a segment on the Miriam Infant Home.

Mexico

Mexican childrenOne of our ministries in Mexico reaches out to children.  At Christmas time we like to give the children Christmas boxes to show the love of Christ.  This Christmas boxes include printed material that explains the Gospel.  Each box costs $5.00.  We have set a goal of 100 boxes for this Christmas.

To watch a video of the Schierkolks ministry in Mexico which includes segments on their ministry to children click here.

Bibles

VBS - BiblesThe Word of God, specifically the Gospel is the primary means that God uses to create and strengthen faith in peoples lives. Therefore, it is important that people have the World of God in their language to read and ponder. Every one of our mission fields can benefit from Bibles to give to people who do not have them.

Sunday Schools and VBS's have been motivated to give Bibles to people who don't have them. Pick out a country and encourage your students to give the Word of God to those who don't have it.