California First Baptist Church travels the world during VBS

Children sing "Amazing Wonders Aviation" during the Opening Ceremony of California First Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School held June 24-28. Photo by John Inman.

By John Inman

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

California First Baptist Church, California, held its Vacation Bible School from June 24-28. The theme was "Amazing Wonders Aviation: Encountering God's Awesome Power."

The church had an enrollment of 165 children and volunteers and averaged 89 children and 54 adults during the VBS held at the church, located at 208 S. Oak St., California.

Photo by John Inman

The kindergarten group enjoys snacks at "Paricutin Volcano."

The offering taken each night went to missions in Alaska, El Salvador and London. Marcia Burgher was the VBS director.

California First Baptist Church has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with "The Vine" contemporary service held at 8:40 a.m. For more information, call 573-796-4452 or go to www.fbccalifornia.com.

Photo by John Inman

The third and fourth grade poses with their goggles on at the plane constructed by Dale Carlson.

For more photos from the VBS check out the July 11 issue of the California Democrat.

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