Under construction: A Habitat for Humanity Vacation Bible School

Wahkiakum Interfaith Network will offer Under Construction: A Habitat for Humanity Bible School for children ages kindergarten through 6th grade, on August 11 - 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

Under Construction is a missions action children’s Vacation Bible School designed to share the love of God and encourage the growth of Christian service habits among preschoolers and children. Under Construction was developed in full partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The program is biblically based, uses a construction theme, and involves the children in activities that teach the value of “building” Christian community and participating in outreach service missions. Program elements include Bible theme activities, worship, music, dramas, community stories, and special craft projects for the children.

A unique feature of Under Construction is how it involves children directly in service and ministry through Habitat for Humanity International, a well-known Christian housing ministry. While children do not participate in the construction of Habitat homes, they do discover the joy of serving by creating crafts that are given to Habitat partner families and volunteers. An offering taken by the children during Vacation Bible School will be dedicated to providing housing for people in need through the ministries of Habitat for Humanity. Wahkiakum Interfaith Network is also directly supporting the building of additional Habitat homes, since a portion of the program purchase price goes to Habitat for Humanity.

Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your child’s place in this terrific Vacation Bible School. For pre-registration and additional Vacation Bible School information call MaryAnn Nelson at 849-4340 or Jenny Gale at 795-6510. Volunteers are also needed throughout the week. If you would like to help, whether for a day or for the entire week, please call Nelson or Gale at the above numbers.