2007  SMS  VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Great Bible Reef
Dive Deep into God’s Word !

Dear Parishioners,

Kids entering kindergarten through Grade 5 next fall are invited to take the plunge into our 2007 Vacation Bible School program: Great Bible Reef: Dive Deep into God’s Word!  Great Bible Reef is an underwater-themed program that will provide fun, memorable scripture based activities for kids of all ages.  Each day kids will sing songs, play fun games, participate in a project that will help children show Jesus' love to others, hear Bible stories, collect Coral Reef Critters and create fun crafts to take home and use all summer long.  Great Bible Reef will give children a wonderful experience of fun and faith this summer.  Great Bible Reef takes place at SMS the week of July 16-July 20 from 9am -12 noon.  We hope your children can join us!        

 Registration Information  - (Registration deadline is Monday, MAY 21 – before Memorial Day!)
         1. Preregistration is necessary.  Please use the attached form to register.
            2. Fee:  $30 - 1st child;  $25 – each additional child
                 ( cash or check made payable to St. Madeleine Sophie Church) Fee includes a T-shirt with the
                 VBS logo, one cassette or CD per family of the music we’ll be singing, and daily crafts.
                 Please contact Fr. Jim if the fee is a hardship for you.
            3. Family Participation: Vacation Bible School is completely run by parish volunteers. The
                attached registration form lists areas where we need help to make the program run smoothly.
                Please indicate which area your family will be assisting with. Every family with children
                attending VBS must sign up to help in some way with VBS.
            4. Put completed registration form and applicable fee in an envelope and mail to:
                           St. Madeleine Sophie Church VBS Program
                            c/o   4110 Stonefield Way
                            Schenectady, NY 12306 
        5. ****Deadline for Registration is Monday, May 21.****
   Due to ordering deadlines we must meet,  this is a FIRM deadline.  Once  you have registered, if your plans change
   and your child will not be attending, please let us know as soon as possible as there is a waiting list.

    Opening Day
     Vacation Bible School begins on Monday, July 16 at 9 am. Each morning we will gather in the Parish Center for an
          opening ceremony.  Children will be divided into groups by grade level. At the end of each day we will gather again in  
          the Parish Center for a closing, so please plan to pick your child up in the Parish Center at 12 noon.
                Please have your child bring the following things each day to VBS:
                1. Bag or backpack to carry things in
                2. Snacks-Please have your child bring a drink and a snack each day.
                3. Offering- Each morning  the children will be invited to share an offering for our mission project.
                    We will also collect canned goods for our food pantry. You will receive more    
                          information about this on the first day of VBS.     

     Closing Celebration and Luncheon     

            We hope that you and your family will be able to join us on Friday, July 20 at 11:45 am in the Parish Center for our
Great Bible Reef Closing Celebration and Luncheon,  as we end our week-long journey and share with you what we’ve learned. 
A delicious luncheon will follow.
            All parishioners are cordially invited to assist with Great Bible Reef and we need lots of help Please see Section III of the
attached sheet for volunteer requirements and ways to help. If you have any questions,
please contact Carolyn Kelly, VBS Director, at 356-4504 or dkellyii@nycap.rr.com. 
            We look forward to seeing everyone this summer! 

Click HERE for Registration Form