tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post2729601056230169578..comments2023-10-10T09:31:36.354-05:00Comments on By Grace Alone: Reflections on Vacation Bible SchoolScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17620657390402998257noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-60953527538995217312009-08-06T21:40:11.655-05:002009-08-06T21:40:11.655-05:00Scott, It does look good to see a full building, ...Scott, It does look good to see a full building, and I know what you're saying about kids with no dad. They do still need someone to tell them.<br />I don't know that we should focus on so much we neglect the rest of the family, but it does seem that those fathers who were saved in the New Testament had the results of seeing all the family saved too.<br />We don't however need to do the worldly things to win the world. It seems to me that turns them off of Christ, rather than drawing them to Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-27341951345517712392009-08-05T10:08:34.422-05:002009-08-05T10:08:34.422-05:00Andrew,
Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the...Andrew,<br />Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate it more than you know. Keep seeking to "lose your life" for His sake.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-37880790067330073822009-08-05T03:06:19.012-05:002009-08-05T03:06:19.012-05:00hello, I found your blog from a link at Cal.vini.s...hello, I found your blog from a link at Cal.vini.st. I just want to say thank you for holding firm to the truth of scripture and not selling out for numbers like many do these days. The church of Jesus Christ needs more local congregations such as your own. I will be in prayer for you and your church, but I hope you know you are doing the right thing! God bless.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740878527770683199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-82896692508551042302009-07-31T14:46:02.855-05:002009-07-31T14:46:02.855-05:00Mr. Tim,
I think you're right. I've al...Mr. Tim, <br /> I think you're right. I've always struggled with the fine line between focusing on that father, and still wanting to be there for those kids who don't have that father, etc. Not sure we've always struck a good balance, but we're trying.<br /> My problem remains this issue of trying to do the right thing, and often not seeing the "results" that others have. I know the goal is faithfulness, not worldly success. But it does do a heart good to see the seats full, doesn't it?Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-23429354655150099022009-07-31T07:16:29.910-05:002009-07-31T07:16:29.910-05:00Scott,
Great article. I don't think the New T...Scott,<br />Great article. I don't think the New Testament tells us to spend time trying to reach children. The emphasis is more on reaching the father, husband, and then the rest of the family will come to Christ.<br />Am I wrong?<br />Great quote from Spurgeon.<br />T.A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041509706154090534.post-57471277027608945452009-07-30T14:31:44.470-05:002009-07-30T14:31:44.470-05:00Jesus drew thousands (especially when he fed peopl...Jesus drew thousands (especially when he fed people), but I think that most of his time and effort were on those he was training as disciples. How much time do we spend discipling our children? How do we encourage parents to be about this? Our church looks at VBS as a way to get people in the door as a starting point to get the whole family interested. How well does it work? I have no idea what percentage of people come back that are visitors. I guess it comes down to this: If you bring in thousands, do you have the capacity to disciple thousands? If not, are you better off attracting fewer? If you offer a solid round of Bible, will the visitors that do come be more likely interested in discipleship? I don't really know.Frances Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477255521646203102noreply@blogger.com