Faith Factory Summer Camp
(a.k.a. Vacation Bible School)
Cooler than Arctic Edge!
Wilder than Take the Plunge!
More powerful than - well - anything!
It's Power Lab, First Christian Church's 2008 Vacation Bible School!
Join us July 7-11 as we discover Jesus' miraculous power through Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and other activities. As in past years, we will have plenty of fun and learning for re-kindergarten through kids who have completed 5th grade. Afternoon care will also be available (for children who have completed grades K-5).
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Daily Schedule
Vacation Bible School activities run from 9:00am to noon every day, July 7-11.
 On Monday, Fizz teaches us our first Bible verse: Colossians 3:15, "Always be thankful". All day we'll be working on ways to be thankful, even when things don't quite go the way we expect.
 On Tuesday, Sparki teaches us our second Bible verse: Romans 12:13, "When God's people are in need, be ready to help them." We'll spend the day learning how we can be helpful, both at VBS and in real life.
 On Wednesday, Dewd teaches us the next Bible verse: Psalm 23:4, "I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me." The rest of the day will be all about the power of bravery in our lives.
 On Thursday, Max teaches us a key Bible verse: John 14:19, "Since I live, you also will live." How cool is it to live forever? We'll be finding out for the rest of the day.
 On Friday, Electra teaches us our last Bible verse: Mark 16:15, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone." All day long we'll see how we can spread the good news we've discovered this week - that Jesus has miraculous power!
There will also be an evening program (moms, dads, and siblings invited!) on Friday starting at 6:00pm. Come see what our kids have learned during the week.
Fees and Registration
The Vacation Bible School fee includes all activities, materials, mid-morning snacks, and a Power Lab t-shirt. (Extended-day care is extra, see below.) The fee is
- $25.00 if received by April 15
- $35.00 if received April 16-June 8
- $45.00 after June 8
First sibling pays full price; other siblings are $5.00 off. Additional contributions are welcome.
To register for Vacation Bible School: Download, print, and fill out the VBS registration form. Return with payment to First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005.
Before and After Care is available before and after regular Vacation Bible School hours for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade only. Spaces are limited, so apply early! Before Care is available form 7:30-9:00am, at a cost of $20.00 for the week (for the first sibling; additional siblings are $15.00 for the week). Please feed children breakfast before dropping off for Before Care. After Care is available from noon to 5:30pm, at a cost of $100.00 for the week (for the first sibling; additional siblings are $75.00 for the week). You will need to provide sack lunches for your children. A mid-afternoon snack is provided as part of After Care.
To register for Before and After Care: Download, print, and fill out the Extended Care registration form. Return with payment to First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005.
Stay & Play Care is available after regular Vacation Bible School hours for 4- and 5-year-olds only. Spaces are limited, so apply early! Stay & Play is available from noon to 3:00pm, at a cost of $75.00 for the week. (Sorry, no discount for siblings.) You will need to provide sack lunches for your children.
To register for Stay & Play: Download, print, and fill out the Extended Care registration form. Return with payment to First Christian Church, 1601 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005.
Volunteering
We can always use more helpers! Whether you can spare an hour one morning or stay with us every day, contact Annette Tarver to see how you can help. Or, come to the organizational meeting Sunday, March 30, after morning worship at First Christian Church. Or download and fill out the volunteer form and drop it off at the First Christian Church office.
Some of the jobs that we have available are
- Learning Center Leaders and Assistants - Bible stories, crafts, games, music, and science "experiments".
- Group Shepherds - for age groups from pre-K to 5th grade.
- Caregivers - Before and After Care, nursery keeper, toddler storyteller, snack preparers and servers, ...
- Technicians - PowerPoint guru, digital photographer, A/V system operator, set construction, decorators, ...
- Theater Troupe - actors, puppeteers, script writers, ...
and many more. Whatever gifts God has given you, VBS has a use for them!
Wish List
Even if you cannot volunteer during the week, there are ways that you can help. VBS always needs supplies to run smoothly.
Save the following items: CDs (for decorations, scratched or unreadable OK), 16oz Ozarka water bottles with lids, clean paper grocery bags with handles.
Loan the following items: White lab coats, hot knife, hair dryers, leaf blowers, 7lb bowling ball, 14lb bowling ball, rope lights, lab supplies (beakers, test tubes, etc.).
Donate the following items: 2in blue painters' tape, pool noodles, hula hoops, chap hair gel, dryer vent hose, very large cardboard boxes, large sheets of 1 to 2in styrofoam or insulating board, soft plastic balls (like from a ball pit).
Other Stuff
Download our Vacation Bible School poster.
Download our Regular VBS registration and Extended Care registration forms.
Download our call for volunteers and volunteer sign-up form.
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