Dear Families,
This year Westridge UMC and 1st UMC join together to bring you an unforgettable adventure at Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS!

We begin each night with a Free Family Meal from 5:30-6:00
in the Lower Level.

Our VBS invites kids to an exciting winter sports event, where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. Your kids will be guided daily by your energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games; they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories of courage and hope. With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core, this VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NRSV). Transform your program into a mountain-top experience filled with laughter, life lessons, and lasting faith. Transform your VBS experience with Snowball Mountain Challenge and watch your kids find their strength in God!

Mountain Motto (Theme Verse): I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13, NRSV)

Lift Lessons (Key Learnings):
I can share my gifts!
I can be brave!
I can give my all!
I can pray!
I can hope!

Bible Stories
Session 1: Joseph Interprets Dreams (Genesis 40:1-41:45)
Session 2: Esther Shows Courage (Esther 3:7-8:8)
Session 3: The Widow’s Offering (Mark 12:41-44)
Session 4: Jesus Prays in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-46)
Session 5: Peter and John at the Temple(Acts 3:1-10)

The students will expand on what they’ve discovered by making their own art projects at the Craft Station, singing new songs at the Music Station, exploring the wonders of God’s creation at the Science Station, and playing games at the Recreation Station. Along the way, the Travelers will hear about our mission project. 
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