Daddy, Can we read a verse together?

Half way through the Pastor’s message on that Sunday evening he tugged on my arm and whispered - “Daddy, Can we read a verse after Church is over?” I quietly nodded and smiled – assuring him that we would. In my simple and mostly uneducated experience I’m at a complete loss when attempting to understand that sometimes goes through his little head.

He has somehow acquired a thirst for learning more about the lessons in the Bible. He enjoys the Sunday morning and Wednesday evening lessons the youth leaders share. His excitement for learning about God is nothing less than amazing! This is the same 9 year old who usually shuns my efforts to read together at home.

What is it that those volunteer youth leaders teach these highly impressionable little ones we cherish so? How did this interest in the Bible happen? Whatever they do. Whatever happened – I’m very grateful and encouraged. Maybe these little lessons we are learning this year will help him develop into a loving, caring Christian who passes along his love to others.

There are many fine Churches in Haysville, Kansas. We just happened to stumble upon a wonderful little Bible-based church with an excellent team of youth leaders. West Haysville Baptist Church, one of the older Churches in Haysville has served the good people of Haysville and south Wichita for over five decades now.

Planting seeds

“Mommy, Can we come to this Church?” the little girl asked as they left Church that night. My job was to hold the door for the many people coming and going that Summer evening. We were in the midst of Vacation Bible School week and the front door to our little Church was constantly in motion. Excited little grade schoolers would run up the sidewalk. Parents trying their best to keep up. The children just couldn’t wait to get inside and join their little classmates in yet another night of fun.

Smiling little faces were plentiful – and a welcome sight after yet another day in the Corporate world! I later heard that for some of those wonderful little children Vacation Bible School was the highlight of their week! No wonder they were in such a hurry to get into the Church building. Let the fun begin!

Somewhere in the Bible there is a tale of a mustard seed. Last week, in those quick and fun-filled two hours each evening some very tiny seeds were planted. Seeds which will hopefully flourish and grow a little each day.

Vacation Bible School is but a fond memory now – at least at our little Church. And the seeds were sown into the fresh and open little minds of those beautiful little angels God so kindly blessed us with. Lessons reminding them to help and love one another. To Love God, and each other.

If you are looking for a Church in Haysville or south Wichita - you might like West Haysville Baptist Church - one of the leading Churches in Haysville, KS.

God's Love - Share some today at West Haysville Baptist Church

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. " Psalm 136: 1-5

God's love endures forever. Share God's love with someone you love ( or just care about ). Perhaps, if we spread his love around a little more then this wonderful planet we inhabit might just become an even better place. We all stand to gain from giving more of his Love.

If you are looking for a good, Bible-based Church and you live in the Haysville or South Wichita area of Kansas - check out West Haysville Baptist Church. One of the leading Churches in Haysville, KS - with a lengthy history of excellent youth programs , West Haysville Baptist Church offers something for every age group.

A prayer for our country - and our youth

As we celebrate our great country and the independence we so often just take for granted, let us remember the many young men and women who have volunteered to place themselves in harm’s way in order to defend our freedoms. Please take just a moment to offer a little prayer for the courageous young women and men in our armed services.

And, while you're at it - a prayer for our youth – that their days may be healthy, and happy. That they may never have to go off to some strange, and unfriendly land in order to defend this great country of ours! May they all learn of God’s Love for us and hopefully share it with each other every day!

Introduce your child to the beauty and wonder of God’s Love. Enroll your little loved ones in a Vacation Bible School this Summer! They’ll have a fun and learn valuable lessons about Jesus Christ!

If you live in South Wichita or near the Haysville Kansas area we invite you to visit one of the leading Churches in Haysville – West Haysville Baptist Church. We offer a fun filled, Bible-based learning in our 2008 Vacation Bible School from July 7th thru the 11th.

West Haysville Baptist Church hosts Vacation Bible School

Right out of the gate he let us have it – “All men were NOT created equal” he informed us. Despite what we may have read in our history books – this Latin teacher ( yes, Latin ) was clueing us in on the real facts – at least according to him.

His point was that we were a privileged few. We had the opportunity before us to learn. We had access to a great store of knowledge. Of course, what we chose to do with that wealth of information was up to us. Just that fact that we were in those hallowed halls of learning made us different ( not better, mind you ) than ninety percent of the children on this planet.

We had an opportunity to learn. To benefit from the wealth of information our teachers were prepared to share. This Summer in many towns all over this great land of ours – Churches are offering learning opportunities. Vacation Bible School is a fun way to expose your children to God’s great love. In a safe, nurturing, and fun atmosphere!

This Summer, West Haysville Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School. From July 7 thru the 11th 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. West Haysville Baptist Church is one of the many nice churches in Haysville, KS. Just few short minutes south of Wichita. One of the older Haysville churches, West Haysville Baptist has excellent youth groups!

This Summer – give your child the gift of learning. Learning from the countless valuable lessons found in the Bible.

2008 Vacation Bible School at West Haysville Baptist

West Haysville Baptist is hosting their annual Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 thru 11 ( through 5th grade ) from July 7 through July 11th. In the Summer of 2007 children from Haysville and South Wichita enjoyed a week filled with fun and learning. This year's Vacation Bible School promises to help our children discover the miraculous power of God's Love in a fun and exciting atmosphere!

West Haysville Baptist Church is one of the oldest Churches in Haysville, KS just a couple minutes south of Wichita, KS. A fun, loving and knowledgeable youth group leads our little loved ones on an exciting journey of discovery! Learning about God is fun. The kids have a blast! ( And the teachers do too! )

Get your children signed up soon for another free, fun filled and educational week of Vacation Bible School at West Haysville Baptist Church! Help your little ones discover the beauty of God's never ending love!

Wisdom - the lessons of the Bible in Vacation Bible School at West Haysville Baptist

From the Book of Mark - Chapter 9:

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,

"Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me."

This Summer we have the opportunity to teach our children some of the lessons found in the Bible. Plant some seeds. Maybe watch them grow into happy and successful young teens and adults! All Across this great land of ours Churches everywhere are offering Vacation Bible Schools to teach our children some of God's greatest lessons.

In Haysville, KS - just south of Wichita - West Haysville Baptist Church is preparing to help youngsters from ages 3 thru the 5th grade learn more about Jesus Christ. West Haysville Baptist - a leading Church in the tiny community of Haysville - is once again offering a free, Scripture based Vacation Bible School! July 7 thru the 11th. For 2 short and fun-filled hours each evening from 6:30 to 8:30 the children will learn about Our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ!