By Joy Allmond SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas —When First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, kicked off their annual VBS the week of June 3, it looked profoundly different from two years ago. On Nov. 5, 2017, a gunman entered their sanctuary, opened fire, and took the lives of 26 people. Several of those who lost their lives were instrumental in the VBS ministry … [Read more...]
New book based on Lifeway Research shows VBS is ‘Worth It’
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Many of today’s American adults have fond memories of Vacation Bible School (VBS). Memories range from Bible stories and fun songs to flower-shaped cookies and Kool-Aid in Dixie cups. “It’s Worth It”—a new release from Lifeway Kids in partnership with Lifeway Research—shows the positive memories don’t end at cookies and … [Read more...]
