Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Sunday, June 12th was the beginning of the annual, five-day Vacation Bible School for all ages.  Barbara Longmire, VBS director, introduced the theme, "Healing a Hurting World".  After a delicious dinner, the group broke up into three classes - young children, teens, and adults.  Nightly topics included combating malaria with "Nets for Life," supporting the families of victims of violence, and providing health care to those who have no health insurance.        

               Starting every night with simple, good food.    Jan Lamb told all that inexpensive mosquito nets could save thousands.

                   Our "teens" show their "Nets for Life" posters.  Marcia Owen of the Religious Coalition for a Noviolent Durham

                                                                                                                  spoke about supporting families of the victims of violence.

             Rev. Chris Garrett, Executive Director of the Samaritan Health   Dr. Jim shows Nateo where germs can hide.

             Center,  spoke about providing free health care to Durham's

             most needy.

                         The young children point out their "neighbors,"                 Watch out for those nasty germs!!!

                         people, and animals too.