Bible School Theme Portrayed in Beautiful Artwork
Over the past few days The Peru Gazette received two phone calls asking if we had seen the beautiful work done by Lauren Lawliss for this week’s Vacation Bible School (VBS). When the program’s 162 students descended the Peru Community Church’s Fellowship Center stairs to the VBS classrooms, they passed through a multitude of Lauren Lawliss’s artwork that traces the life of Moses through the Bible. Manna and the quail, the Passover, the parting of the Red Sea, Moses and the Amalekites and receiving the Ten Commandments are beautifully depicted.
The daughter of Michael and Lisa Lawliss and soon to be a Peru High School 10th grader, Lauren Lawliss illustrated the VBS theme for the 3rd consecutive year. She began working in June and estimates that it took her over 100 hours to reach her goal. She explained, “I attended the Vacation Bible School from Pre-K through the 6th grade and I loved it. I want to give back to the community and I love seeing the faces of the children when they walk down the classroom hallway.”
Lauren Lawliss also volunteers to assist in the VBS classroom. Today she was working with 1st graders. She’s just one of 82 volunteers who are working to make the program a success. Students return year after year because the program is focused on being educational and fun.
St. Augustine’s Church and the Peru Community Church jointly sponsor the Vacation Bible School. Children from many faith traditions participate in the five-day program.
Posted: August 7th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Religious News, Youth News.
Comments
Comment from Lana Knight
Time August 14, 2014 at 3:22 pm
Lauren is an absolute sweetheart and a pleasure to work with! I am SO impressed with this young lady–I salute her with highest kudos. Congratulations to her parents, Mike and Lisa. What a wonderful and kind person she is! I eagerly look forward to working with her again. Job well done, Lauren : )
Comment from Sandra Gagnier
Time August 7, 2014 at 9:44 pm
Lauren,
Tremendous Art, fellowship and talent! We are all blessed by you. <3