Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend Vacation Bible School titled "The King Is Coming" 6:30-8 PM July 20-24 at Caney Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 206 N. Vine St., in Caney, KS.  Pastor Tim Black says "Bring your kids to hear the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ presented through skits, songs, Bible lessons, crafts, and snacks."  A watermelon feed will follow Friday night's class.  Call (620) 879-2359 for more info.

About "The King Is Coming"

"Prepare ye the way of the Lord!"  The Old Testament prophets warned the people of Israel to prepare their hearts for the coming Messiah.  In the New Testament, John the Baptist cried out in the wilderness for repentance because the Messiah was at hand.  John, the disciple of Christ, closed the book of Revelation with the promise that the King is coming again to take his people home.  "The King Is Coming!" rings out with the hope that Christ's return is near and bids us prepare for that glorious moment.  Our prayer is that through VBS this year, children who are believers can be encouraged to learn that Christ is returning to gather his saints from this fallen world, and that those who don't know him will receive him because his return is imminent.

During the daily skits, children will watch as Prince Alexander shows how to prepare for the arrival of the King.  In Bible lesons, they will study God's perfect creation and how Adam and Eve fell from grace; the covenant God made with Abraham; salvation through Christ; and the promise of glory given to those who believe in Christ.

Daily lessons are reinforced throughout the curriculum not only in class study times, but also through the music, skits, crafts, and even the snacks.  The Crown Badge (name tag) reinforces the themes and encourages children as they receive stickers for reciting their memory verses.  There are activities targeting each type of learner so thaht every child will be able to learn the truths in a way that he or she will remember.

Now sound the trumpets!  Roll out the banners!  Prepare the way as we herald the good news that the King is coming to the children of our church and community!