Last Day of VBS
It was the last day of VBS. All the kids at VBS had one more day of practice for the big Friday Night VBS Farewell Party where and friends came to watch and listen the kids dance and sing. There were over 500 people in the audience. It was a good turnout and a great testimony of what the kids did and studied about during the week at VBS: God’s Love. Here are some of the practice pictures during the daytime. More photos of the night event and Disneyland will be posted later tonight. [Show as slideshow]
Read MoreAnother Fun Day at VBS
Today, Day 3 of VBS, was another fun time together with all the homestay students and VBS students and volunteer staff. The kids made crafts, one I also enjoyed doing and have not quite finished, sang songs, danced, listened to and discussed Bible stories, ate snacks, played games and ran around. Many students have made new friends. One little American boy said all the Japanese girls are his friends and wanted to get his picture taken with them. He talked to them for a while today and said “See you tomorrow” to each one individually. He was very cute! [Show as sl
Read More2010 VBS Day 2
Today was day 2 of VBS. The kids worked on their songs and dances, listened to another Bible story, played games, ate snacks and then, afterwards, we went to the beach. We had about 20 people there from the homestay: host families, kids and students. Those who didn’t mind the cold water tried learning to surf. Those who didn’t want to get wet or swim in the cold water played in the sand, talked or walked along the beach. We had beautiful weather and lots of fun! [Show as slideshow]
Read More2010 VBS Day 1
Today was the first day of VBS. All the students arrived early at the church and gathered in the sanctuary. The students sang songs and listened to their first story of the week, then we went to arts and crafts, to music and dance and then went up to our room and discussed the story. After discussing it for a while, we then went outside to have snacks and drinks and played some games. [Show as slideshow]
Read MorePreparing for 2010
2009 was a lot of fun! Now it is time to begin preparing for 2010. If you are interested in attending, go ahead and let us know to reserve a place. Details about the 2010 summer homestay program will be added to the site sometime in the near future.
Read MoreTestimonials
西村 宇（Yu）、宙（Ryo） (Yu & Ryo Nishimura 2009)ホームステイプログラムは、すばらしかったです。特に、VBSが一番楽しかったです。歌を歌ったり、ダンスをしたり、他のアメリカ人の友達と一緒に活動をしました。本当に楽しかったです。ホームステイ先の皆さんと話したことも楽しかったです。
Yu and Ryo Nishimura
南麻衣子（Maiko Minami - 2009 Staff）2009年に、初めてスタッフとして参加しました。このホームステイプログラムは本当に素晴らしいと思います。プログラムでは、カリフォルニアの晴天と開放的な雰囲気の中、本当に温かいアメリカ家庭で家族の一員として時を過ごし、一緒に来た仲間と観光し、教会学校に通い地元の子供達と触れ合うことができます。最初は不安いっぱいだった参加者の皆もいつのまにか、自分のファミリーや地元の子供達と英語を恐れず交わり、そして日本の仲間とも助け合う仲となり、かけがいえのない体験をしてました。帰る頃には皆、それぞれが自分が体験したアメリカに興味を持ち、一回り心も大きくなったのを感じました。私も子供の頃こんな体験ができるならぜひしたかったなーと思えるプログラムです。Yate's一家は、アメリカのもてなす心、1人1人を楽しませる、頼れる、素晴らしい家族です。どうぞ参加して体験してみてください。
Maiko Minami
