and  

with the MAHfH Faith Relations committee bring to you:

    * Children of all faiths entering K - 5 are welcome to enroll.
       Download a registration form or contact or
       visit First Baptist Church
       or McMinnville Cooperative Ministries
       to get applications and more information.

    * Volunteers needed - middle-school, high-school and adults.
       Read about volunteer needs, then contact Barbara Galbraith

Under Construction
A Habitat for Humanity Vacation Bible School

McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity Faith Relations Committee and First Baptist Church will offer Under Construction: A Habitat for Humanity Bible School for children kindergarten through 5th grade, on July 11-14 from 9am to 12:30pm each day, concluding with a family celebration from 5-7pm on Thursday evening.  The Vacation Bible School program will take place at First Baptist Church.  Middle and High School Youth are being asked to serve as Counselors in Training and will assist adult Job Site and Team leaders.  To kick off the vacation bible school, the 3rd Annual Holy Smokes! Church BBQ Cookoff will take place on Sunday, July 10 from 4-6pm.

Under Construction is a ‘missions’ based children's Vacation Bible School designed to share the love of God and encourage the growth of service habits among children. Under Construction was developed in full partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. The program is biblically based, uses a construction theme, and involves the children in activities that teach the value of “building” Christian community and participating in Mission outreach service projects. Program elements include Bible theme activities, worship, music, dramas, community stories, and special craft projects for the children.

A unique feature of Under Construction is how it involves children directly in service and ministry through Habitat for Humanity International, a well-known Christian housing ministry. While children do not participate in the construction of Habitat homes during the camp, they do discover the joy of serving by creating crafts that are given to Habitat partner families and volunteers. An offering taken by the children during Vacation Bible School will be dedicated to providing housing for people in need through the ministries of Habitat for Humanity.

Attendance at Under Construction is expected to be heavy. We strongly encourage pre-registration to ensure your child’s place in this terrific Vacation Bible School. For pre-registration and additional Vacation Bible School information please contact Barbara Galbraith or First Baptist Church at 503-472-7941 or through email: [ email ]