"Field trips were good; learning the songs was fun; the crafts were great and the snacks were kinda cool!"

"The Pep Rally each day was really fun!"

"We liked everything!"

"Go cheer!"

"The songs were awesome!

"We liked the Bible stories...Moses was the best!"

"Field trips were spectacular!"

"Purfect!"

"Does it have to end?"

The following are just a few of the many wonderful comments received from parents/guardians/grandparents:

“You folks do magic with the kids. Every day my daughter comes home excited as can be about the experience she had that day at VBS.”

“My child is having so much fun I want to help next year and be a part of this great ministry.”

"I love the sense of community this ministry creates."

"This was our first year in VBS - - - incredible experience!  Thanks for the great job!"

"The songs are the best!"

"The tailgate party was such a neat idea. Can we do it again next year?"

"My son can't wait to come to VBS each day.  He is going to be sad when the week is over."

"Having the information on the web was great...I never had to worry if my child forgot a note.  I could check each day.  You made it so easy!"

"My son loves the Bible Stories.  We sit down every evening and talk about them."

"Thank you Gloria Dei and Holy Spirit for all you do for children!  This week is the highlight of the summer!"

"How are you going to ever be able to top this next year? Thanks for everything!"

"Standing by the door, cheering for the kids, and affirming EVERY child as they arrived and departed each day was a nice touch.  You people are a gift!  Where do you get the energy?"

The following are just a few of the many wonderful comments received from teachers and volunteers:

"I loved the theme this year - - - in fact, everything about this ministry is fantastic!  Thanks for inviting me to be a part of it."

"Mim and Erin are great leaders who have everything so well planned and organized.  VBS is only half over and I can't wait to be back here again next year!"

"Thanks for making the safety such a high priority this year.  I compliment who(m)ever made the decision that all children would receive a t-shirts - - - a wise decision!"

"As a VBS teacher, and a parent with a child in the program, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the job Erin, Mim and the VBS staff did." 

"Thanks for such great organization/communication." 

"Erin, Mim, Jim and the college kids really provided great leadership.  You could tell - - - they really enjoyed what they were doing!"