Classes were moved to the evenings at Grace Lutheran some time ago, Zelisko said, which allows working parents to help. This summer's weeklong classes begin June 19. Kasinger said he's noticed the number of children attending VBS has lessened in recent years, but added that the trend goes hand in hand with decreasing church attendance. Zelisko said churches are not the center of community activities as they once were. As much as some VBS traditions are changing, some are still the same.
Students continue to use Popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners to make crafts.
As a child, Kasinger recalls making gumdrop trees with toothpicks and other crafts for shut-ins. Many VBS activities still include helping others, such as raising money for missionaries and writing them letters. They actually go home enjoying it and looking forward to the next week. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .