As a kid growing up in Pisgah, Alabama, I knew what was coming as soon as school was out for the summer. It all started with a weekend parade in our small town that included the fire truck. That got every kid’s attention. The following Monday we were off to Vacation Bible School. It lasted two weeks and I attended each year. Bible stories, crafts, recreation, snacks and loads of fun filled the agenda.

But 1963 was different. That was the year Pastor Nolan Ford confronted me with the Gospel. He did it during the worship time and afterwards he gently spoke to me one-on-one. That made the difference. On Thursday morning of VBS, in week two, I was the first of sixteen to go forward to accept Jesus. I remember it like it was yesterday.

Next Monday here at Olive we kick off VBS. We all need to invite our neighborhood children to join us. We will make it a fun week, but most importantly we will share the Gospel. You never know who might be in the crowd.

I realize we are all busy. Believe me, I know about busy this week. Liz and I are packing to move. However, reaching out to children and families is a priority. Take time to look around and see who you can invite to VBS at Olive.I am sure glad that fire truck got my attention over 40 years ago.

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 at 8:16 am.
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