Children are bestowed upon us as gifts from the LORD, carrying with them profound responsibilities. In today’s world, our children navigate through daunting challenges, facing peer pressure, navigating through exhaustive curricula brimming with vast knowledge. Often, they find themselves adrift without proper guidance to confront the ever-evolving complexities of life. In this milieu, the spiritual and moral nurturing they receive from various sources—be it schools, teachers, parents, or revered elders—may not suffice. We strive to bridge this gap by providing a nurturing sanctuary where children can explore and comprehend the world around them in safety and comfort.
To fulfil this noble endeavour, in 2017 the VBS ministry took a big step by rebranding the ministry as “IGNITE” and produced a fresh curriculum that caters to the spiritual needs of the local kids. The curriculum consists of students’ workbooks, activities, games, teachers’ guides and devotional materials. Catering to ages 3 to 18, our camp is dedicated to instilling God’s teachings during these formative years, employing innovative approaches in a warm and inviting setting. We believe that alongside intellectual and physical growth, nurturing a robust spiritual foundation is indispensable for individuals to realize God’s purpose in their lives and become a beacon of blessings to others.
Our mission extends beyond mere academic or physical development; we aim to imbue them with the sanctity of life and the fundamental moral principles essential for future success, emphasising the centrality of God in every aspect of their lives. We believe that alongside intellectual and physical growth, nurturing a robust spiritual foundation is indispensable for individuals to realize God’s purpose in their lives and become a beacon of blessings to others. Our mission extends beyond mere academic or physical development; we aim to imbue them with the sanctity of life and the fundamental moral principles essential for future success, emphasising the centrality of God in every aspect of their lives.
WCF organized its first Vacation Bible School in 2013 and in the subsequent years the VBS team conducted it in collaboration with other churches.
The Ignite team has been conducting vacation bible schools in partnership with local churches around the UK for over 8 years. Our team has conducted Ignite in the following churches over the years:
- Word of Hope Christian Fellowship, Luton
- Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, Wales
- London Pentecostal Church
- Shalom Pentecostal Church, Northampton
- Ebenezer Pentecostal Church, Cambridge
- Cambridge Bethel Pentecostal Church
- Ebenezer Pentecostal Church, Glasgow
- Elim Church, Kettering
- Bethel Christian Church, Banbury
- Philadelphia Prayer Centre, Carlisle
During the CVOID period, VBS was held online incorporating churches from all over the UK, with support from Infusion International Ministries and Philos Vision Building School.
The themes covered by Ignite were :
- 2017 – Sing for Joy
- 2018 – Let Your Light Shine
- 2019- Transform Us
- 2020 – My Steps
- 2021 – Rescued + Revamped
- 2022 – Castle of Courage
- 2023 – LIFE- Live in Fullness Everyday
The theme for this year is ‘RACE – Rise and Conquer Eternity’
If you wish to host a VBS in your church, IGNITE team can supply the curriculum, and also conduct it for you. For further details or to book please contact us.
