We are bring a change to traditional Bible Belt VBS and WE ARE EXCITED...let us explain. This year for VBS we are inviting the family to participate in pursuing God together while also representing and godly sharing our faith through our actions. On Wednesday and Thursday June 21st & 22nd we are hosting Family VBS Outreach at Harry Myers park then on Friday June 23rd we will end VBS at Cornerstone Church.
Why family VBS? - The shift to have family participate is fairly simple but not often practiced broadly in churches. We believe that the family unit is the primary disciplers in the home and that the church should partner and be more active in inviting mom and dad in these spaces. We are praying that this year you and your student learn something new together, you grow in your relationship with God together and that you grow closer to each other. Not only is it important for your student to grow in their relationship with God it is equally important that they see you growing as well that you has the parent/guardian are modeling for you child what it means to follow Jesus.
What do you mean by Outreach? - One of our values here at Cornerstone is to exalt Christ by sharing boldly the good news of Jesus and the way we plan on doing that is purely by our presence in the park. As we begin to fill the spaces of an open field and worship, dance, teach, laugh, and play as a family and church the hope is that people in our community will see and be curious. That in our obedience to pursue God publicly the Holy Spirit moves in the hearts of those watching and that an opportunity presents itself to love people well. We will in addition as a specific team that is trained in evangelism so that as individuals ask what is taking place they are equipped to step into those spaces to lovingly pray and share the gospel. We do recognize this is new territory and we are excited to learn and pivot together as we engage our community in this way!:)