1524

That's a pretty big number.  In fact, we ought to let that sink in for a minute - one thousand, five hundred, and twenty four.  


What is the significance?  Well, that's how many verses contain the word "children" in the Bible!  


One of those verses is - Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. (Psalm 34:11 NKJV)


The author of that psalm understood - children are important to God, and we need to take every opportunity to raise them to love and serve Him.  While they are young, they are most easily reached for Christ.  Ask any parent of teenagers whether that is the time to start reaching them.  Or ask a parent who let their children grow to adulthood without teaching them the fear of the LORD - how easy is it to reach them once they are grown?   No... the time is now, while they are young.  There will never be a better time to ground them in the truth.  


That's why we have VBS the first week in August!  Have you registered your kids yet?  Or your grandkids?  Or your nephews and nieces?  Have you mentioned it to your co-workers who have kids?  Or to your neighbors?  Or to your sisters and brothers?


Registration is now open, and you can register either online (www.FriendshipBibleChurch.org) or by contacting the church office for a paper registration form.   You may also request free postcards to use in inviting friends and family members.