Bible Camp 1: Salvation History – Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago

Peace! This past week we hosted our first Summer Bible Camp for the kids in our neighborhood. We spent four days together learning about Salvation History–from Creation to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and our lives as followers of Jesus today. A combination of lessons, Bible-based skits, review, crafts, songs and games help us to share the message of God’s love with the kids who come. I think it is safe to say they enjoyed the pipe cleaner project (they could make anything from God’s creation) and the Prayer Walk (a.k.a. Procession) the most. Please enjoy the pictures and please keep these kids in your prayers. They are all precious and really only want one thing: to know they are loved.

Many tanks to Christine, Mat, Amy, Anna and Erin for coming out to volunteer during Bible Camp, and to all our benefactors and friends who made camp possible. We were able to provide the kids with a healthy lunch, snacks and a fun desert each day. They all took home food to share with their families at the end of camp as well as their awesome art projects! God bless you!

The kids with Sr. Alicia and their pipe cleaner project — Pipe cleaner projects!

"We want to see Jesus lifted high" is all-time crowd favorite! — “We want to see Jesus lifted high” is all-time crowd favorite!

Kayla and Jasmin work on their "Moses parting the Red Sea" diorama. — Kayla and Jasmin work on their “Moses parting the Red Sea” dioramas.

The Crucifixion in pipe cleaners by Josiah--incredible! — The Crucifixion in pipe cleaners by Josiah–incredible!

Mat works with Elijah on his project--the kids are so grateful for the one-on-one attention they receive at Bible Camp. — Mat works with Elijah on his project–the kids are so grateful for the one-on-one attention they receive at Bible Camp.

Everyone is proud of their pipe cleaner projects!

Amy works with the kids on the palm branch project for the Paschal Mystery skit.

Stained glass window project: Let Jesus' light shine through you! — Stained glass window project: Let Jesus’ light shine through you!

Sr. Kate helps Tyvon and Corvell with their windows

Anna helped Elijah make a beautiful window.

Holy Spirit Tongues of Flame Headbands--part one. Thanks Christine for your help! — Holy Spirit Tongues of Flame Headbands–part one. Thanks Christine for your help!

Sr. Alicia and Christine lead the kids upstairs into the Church for the Procession

"Lord I lift Your name on high!" — “Lord I lift Your name on high!”

Mia and all the kids were so grateful for Bible Camp: they will remember all our friends and benefactors who made camp possible in their prayers!