VBS fun again!
NEVER a dull moment. Yes, that was the consensus of the children and teenagers in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur who got together on the grounds of the Canaan Community Service Centre for the annual VBS (Vacation Bible School) recently.
More than 180 boisterous preteens and youths converged daily for a week, from 9am, for a few hours of healthy activities ranging from games to learning new songs to participating in sketches. In the process, many undoubtedly made firm friends!
With the theme being Game Day Central, the young ones were in for a week of fun and interesting sporting activities.
Donning caps on their heads, some looked real cool while others still needed Mum or Dad to hold their hands. But everyone was soon in the main hall where teachers led them all into singing catchy songs.
While the majority were initially shy and self-conscious — who could blame them as they all came from different schools in the area — they were soon participating with gusto, warming up to the friendly instructors there, captained by the ever-smiling Pastor Leong Siew Teng.
As the days went by, it was apparent that positive reinforcement and praises were constantly reiterated by the experienced teachers to gently guide the children.
Many discovered new abilities in the course of the fun activities. Who knew an innocent wide-eyed girl could execute a Chinese stick performance by the end of the week, or that a hip hop dance lesson was all it took to bring a pre-teen out of his shyness. When a seven-year-old can confidently walk to the front of the stage and address the audience after a few days of practice, you know that the organisers of the VBS are on to a good thing!
Besides practising for their performances during a concert which was to be held on the last day of the VBS, the children also coloured, drew, pasted and created a lot of handiwork which they proudly showed to their parents at the end of each day.
As expected, the energy and enthusiasm became more infectious as the days went by. Teachers and helpers formed close bonds with the children and their hearts must have welled with pride to see the children on stage at the end of the week. Indeed, who would have thought that the children could have done it in so short a time? It is surely because they truly enjoyed every moment spent there!
Many parents took the opportunity to help out in various areas such as cooking and teaching, and it was heartwarming to see the camaraderie.
From the traffic flow to the delicious food being served by the kitchen like clockwork, they all worked hand in hand to ensure the VBS was a success.
Reverend Bernard Ang, in his welcoming address to parents on “graduation day” just before the start of the concert, said: “Every parent places great emphasis on education. We just need to guide our children onto the right path.”
Well, that week, the young ones definitely trekked a fun and educational path, with joy and laughter warming their hearts throughout.
More than 180 boisterous preteens and youths converged daily for a week, from 9am, for a few hours of healthy activities ranging from games to learning new songs to participating in sketches. In the process, many undoubtedly made firm friends!
With the theme being Game Day Central, the young ones were in for a week of fun and interesting sporting activities.
Donning caps on their heads, some looked real cool while others still needed Mum or Dad to hold their hands. But everyone was soon in the main hall where teachers led them all into singing catchy songs.
While the majority were initially shy and self-conscious — who could blame them as they all came from different schools in the area — they were soon participating with gusto, warming up to the friendly instructors there, captained by the ever-smiling Pastor Leong Siew Teng.
As the days went by, it was apparent that positive reinforcement and praises were constantly reiterated by the experienced teachers to gently guide the children.
Many discovered new abilities in the course of the fun activities. Who knew an innocent wide-eyed girl could execute a Chinese stick performance by the end of the week, or that a hip hop dance lesson was all it took to bring a pre-teen out of his shyness. When a seven-year-old can confidently walk to the front of the stage and address the audience after a few days of practice, you know that the organisers of the VBS are on to a good thing!
Besides practising for their performances during a concert which was to be held on the last day of the VBS, the children also coloured, drew, pasted and created a lot of handiwork which they proudly showed to their parents at the end of each day.
As expected, the energy and enthusiasm became more infectious as the days went by. Teachers and helpers formed close bonds with the children and their hearts must have welled with pride to see the children on stage at the end of the week. Indeed, who would have thought that the children could have done it in so short a time? It is surely because they truly enjoyed every moment spent there!
Many parents took the opportunity to help out in various areas such as cooking and teaching, and it was heartwarming to see the camaraderie.
From the traffic flow to the delicious food being served by the kitchen like clockwork, they all worked hand in hand to ensure the VBS was a success.
Reverend Bernard Ang, in his welcoming address to parents on “graduation day” just before the start of the concert, said: “Every parent places great emphasis on education. We just need to guide our children onto the right path.”
Well, that week, the young ones definitely trekked a fun and educational path, with joy and laughter warming their hearts throughout.
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