At VBS this past August we focused on the theme Upright: Take Action. I believe it goes without saying at this point (though I will say it anyways) we have been faced with challenging times over the year 2020. Not everyone is unfamiliar with challenging times, but this past year has strained the economy, our communities, our relationships, and our sanity. The question that I have loved to hear from so many is, “How do we help others through this time?” This shows that no matter how tough times get, our focus on serving as Christ does not change. It was important that we relay this same message to our kids. Though times are tough, we do not stop being Christ’s followers. One of the ways to be followers of Christ is to stay upright and to help others do the same! Over the next three weeks, we will look deeper into each lesson we taught the kids at VBS. In scripture, we find multiple ways to do this, but we will focus specifically on speaking up, standing up, and reaching out. I hope you join us as you find encouragement in these trying times.