Vacation Bible School

When Tyrone took over the work and moved it to Gambella, the congregation consisted of several men, two elderly women, the preacher, his wife, and their two children. So, in 2013, he decided to have the congregation host the first ever Vacation Bible School in order to encourage women and children to come study the Bible. He asked Joanie, a woman he and his wife worship with, to head it up. Then came the need for other teachers. Alma (his wife), Rusty (a family friend), and Karisa (a young college student) all eagerly agreed to go.

The women planned for 100 children, expecting maybe 50. The first day about 200 children showed up. Mothers were begging them to accept their children into the VBS. The teachers said there wasn't enough material, the mothers said they didn't care, they just wanted their children to learn about God. So, a few were added to each class. But, there simply wasn't enough teachers for all those kids. So, children lined the walls outside the classroom and listened in, joining in songs and lessons.

On Tuesday it was learned that the children had been waiting for the teachers at the school as early as 6 AM (it didn't start until 8:30) and therefore haven't had anything to eat. Tyrone decided to get river water and purchase rolls for each of the children inside the classrooms. The children in turn shared their food with the children outside.

Quickly, the entire town learned about the VBS and were stopping the kids in the streets to show them what they learned that day. Several visitors and family members came to the compound wanting to learn more and set up Bible studies with the local preacher.

Word is quickly spreading through the refugee camps and more and more parents are requesting a team come and host a VBS with their children. Today, we have 12 teachers, 4 VBS teams, and THOUSANDS of kids wanting to learn about Jesus. If there were enough teachers.... We pray you will consider joining our team and reach out via the "CONTACT US" button above to request more information about this incredible opportunity!