Colonial Springs Reflections August 2018 | Page 2

Vacation Bible School Back to School Every year, local churches sponsor vacation Bible schools for children to attend. This year we decided to have our very own Vacation Bible School program but gear it toward adults. This year’s theme is titled “Splash Canyon.” Can you imagine all the fun we will have with that title. We will be strapping on our life jackets and getting ready for a rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God's Promise on Life's Wild Ride. We will not only have daily discussions but we will make crafts, sing songs and have snacks just like real Vacation Bible School sessions. If you would like to join us in finding our way with the Lord, we will conduct our VBS Aug. 13 - 17. Check our calendar for times of each activity. Well, not only are all of the local children starting back to school, but we are too. We thought it might be fun to go back to the good ole’ days and learn the three R’s again, Readin’, Ritin’ and Rithmatic. Each day we will take a differ- ent topic and review what we know. We are even going to have Physical Education. That was al- ways my favorite class. Other top- ics will include art, Missouri histo- ry, geography, math, world history, science and of course recess. We all need a little time to play, don’t we? Our back to school week will be held Aug. 20 - 24. come on in and maybe you can learn something new or maybe you can teach us something. Dog Days of Summer… We have survived the very hottest part of the summer so far, so why not celebrate with “The Dog Days Of Summer?” Even though it might be hot outside, let’s keep it cool inside by making some puppy chow, making dog biscuits for our lo- cal dog kennel, hosting a dog show and much, much more. You never know, we might dress up like dogs and play “Dog Bread Bingo.” At the end of the week, we will really cool off with some watermelon and sing some dog themed songs. Do you remem- ber, “How Much is that Doggy in the Window?” (above) - Betty paints sticks to create a beach sign for our summer craft show. (below) - Bingo is one or our favorite activities. Bob shows us how to call off the winning numbers. (above) - Elsie, left, and Aletha, right, string a July 4th necklace to help celebrate our country’s birthday.