Vacation Bible School

So I grew up in Georgia aka the Bible Belt. During the summer parents didn't send their children to summer camp or um the other camps out there but little children were sent to Vacation Bible School. I was one of those children. An affordable day camp that got me and my sisters out of the house and something constructive and as a bonus learned about the Bible. My mom was allll for it.

We did things like learn about Noah's Arc, look at pictures of different Bible stories...try and recreate those stories with macaroni art. Life was good. Though what I remember most is the singing. Of course there was singing-- we learned all sort of songs like this little light of mine. pretty classic. Though the one that has stuck with me is "Jesus Loves Me This I Know"

here are the lyrics. I really only remember the first verse and the refrain. The refrain is what gets you. So catchy. really. I still sing it to this day which I think is great. Yes! Jesus Loves Me!

Jesus Loves Me This I Know

Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain

Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! This I know,
As He loved so long ago,
Taking children on His knee,
Saying, “Let them come to Me.”


Refrain

Jesus loves me still today,
Walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give
Light and love to all who live.

Refrain

Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

Refrain

Jesus loves me! He will stay
Close beside me all the way;
Thou hast bled and died for me,
I will henceforth live for Thee.

Refrain

What a great song to learn as a child to remind throughout their life about the love of the Savior. I tell you one thing. My mom sure knew what she was doing. What a smart lady.