We’ve all heard them. Maybe you’ve even told one – a FISH story. ‘Fish stories’ are tales fishermen tell of a catch they’ve made. Each time they tell the tale of their great catch, the fish gets bigger… and bigger… and bigger – until you can hardly believe (and maybe you don’t believe) it’s true! Fish stories tend to be fantastical – a giant struggle, an elusive fish, then suddenly the fisherman prevails and it’s the catch of the century! We want to celebrate with the storyteller, but can we believe the story is true?
There are several stories that involve fish in the Bible. In fact, the word ‘fish’ is used nearly 40 times! Some of these stories also seem fantastical – like maybe they aren’t totally true. And maybe they aren’t absolutely true, but we can still learn something about God from these stories.
​So, jump in the boat with us! Let’s spend the week hearing these fish stories, and discovering something new about God, and God’s love for us!  

We hope you will join us for VBS! Whether you're a First Lutheran, Westminster, or community member, you're invited to join us!  Sign up here, or download a registration form below.

    2019 VBS: Gone Fishing Registration Form
    Health Insurance Information and Release: While every effort is made to ensure the safety of each and every child, accidents do happen.  Please supply your child’s health insurance information in the event of any emergency
    ​By my initials below, I consent to any ex-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical, dental, or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care under the general supervision and upon the advice of or to be rendered by a physician, surgeon, and dentist licensed under the Medical Practice Act and Dental Practice Act.  As parent or legal guardian, I am responsible for the health care decisions of my child and am authorized to consent to services to be rendered, and no other consent is required by law.  I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the activities supervisory personnel then present to render medical treatment deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician or dentist.  I will assume FULL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY for care given.
     
    I warrant and represent that I am eighteen years of age or over, and am fully aware of and understand the terms and legal consequences of the signing of this form.  I intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
    VBS Participant and Parent/Guardian Covenant. ​Grown-ups, please review the following with your child.
    As a participant in VBS, and as a child of God, I understand and agree to the following expectations:

    • I will choose to participate fully in Vacation Bible School.
    • I will choose to respect all people, including myself, choosing to treat others as I would like to be treated.
    • I will choose to listen to all leaders and volunteers.
    • I will choose to use my words to build others up, or I will choose to be quiet.
    • I will not bring harm to myself or others.  I will choose to maintain self-control.
    • I will choose to be respectful of the facilities and grounds where VBS is held.  I understand that if I damage another’s property, I am responsible for replacing/repairing it.
    I understand that if I choose to break this covenant, there are consequences.  I will take responsibility for my actions.  I understand that if I choose to harm myself or others, my parent/guardian will be contacted, and I will be sent home.
    I have read this covenant and enter into it with my child.  I will encourage my child to abide by it daily.  I understand that should my child choose to break this covenant; every effort will be made to contact me and my child will be sent home.  I also understand that if I am not reachable the emergency contact listed will be contacted.
** PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 10**
VBS 2019: Gone Fishing Registration Form
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Vacation Bible School
First Lutheran Church
1000 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

First Lutheran Church


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