But what is the Snowball Mountain Challenge? Our theme this year comes from Phillipians 4:13 (NRSV): “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Challengers will work together and with their leaders to discover that they can do all things through the strength God provides them. Throughout this VBS, we’ll recount how Bible figures drew strength from God to face challenges in the Old and New Testaments in a variety of situations.

Session 1: We can share the gifts God has given us. Our Bible story for this session teaches us about how Joseph shared his gift of interpreting dreams to help others.

Session 2: We can be brave. We’ll hear a story about how Esther found courage through her faith to stand up for others in a very difficult situation.

Session 3: We can give our all. We’ll hear the story of a widow who gave what appeared to some to be very little, but Jesus saw that it was so much more.

Session 4: We can hope. We’ll hear a story from after Jesus’ resurrection. Though Jesus was physically removed from his followers, the ministry he began continued on through his disciples. Before Jesus left, he let them know that they would receive the powerof the Holy Spirit. The Spirit helped the disciples continue the work Jesus had begun.

Please make plans to join the Challenge August 7-9!