Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
1423 Eighth Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, 904-249-5418
 

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About Pastor Dana Allen Brones

District: Florida-Georgia District
Classification: Ordained Minister

Education

Concordia Seminary (LCMS) - Saint Louis, MO
Master of Divinity  12/31/1983

Concordia College/University (LCMS) - Seward, NE
Bachelor of Arts  12/31/1978

  • Major: Social Work

Colorado Mountain College - Glenwood Springs, CO
Associate of Arts  12/31/1975

  • Major: Natural Resource        Management

 

 

 

 

  

Vacation Bible School = Vacation!

I love Vacation Bible School. During Vacation Bible School many years ago we were talking about John the Baptizer as a part of our lesson. I asked if anyone remembered what John the Baptizer ate. Nobody responded. I attempted to prompt the children by saying, "He ate locusts and ..." Still nothing. Finally I said, "I will give you a hint. What does your mother call your daddy?" Hmmm. Well, put it this way, I will never ask that question again.

Usually we take a vacation by packing the bags, rounding up the kids and heading out of town to "get some R and R". We want to relax . . . but not without the laptop, the cell phone, the Ipod, the portable DVD player and don’t forget the Gameboy. Isn’t it funny how we take it all so that we can "get away from it all"?

VBS is a wonderful way for your children to take a vacation . . . and you don’t have to pack anything (except the children, of course). It is also a great way for parents to have some time alone while the kids are in VBS or to spend some time in volunteer ministry to children during VBS. Either way, it is a great way to spend a week of vacation.

Our VBS theme this year is Gadget's Garage and it is the coolest place for kids of all ages to hang out for one week of summer.

Kids meet Gadget, the teen genius. Gadget spends lots of time tinkering in his workshop creating unique inventions out of old items that are found around the house. In the skit DVD children will meet Gadget's latest and best creation, a wacky robot named Gizmo. Together, Gizmo, and all of the childrengo on great adventures andwonders of God's indescribable love in Christ and His eternal Word. Every day,Gadget's Garageof all agesGod's Always Doing Great, Exciting Things!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church has a history of offering a really great VBS. It is community friendly and is something everyone can enjoy. Parents can feel confident that their children are in a safe environment while they learn about Jesus.

So . . . come to VBS the week of July 13 – 17. While you’re planning, don’t forget to invite FRANS (friends, relatives, associates and neighbors). Please make an effort to bring at least one child to VBS this year. Believe me, it will be worth it.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" (Mark 10:14).

In His service . . . and yours,

Pastor Dana