Impact Report 2025 - Report - Page 21
Kids Leading the Way in Bible Translation
In a small church in West Virginia, kids wrapping up their VBS set out with a bold
goal: raise $1,000 to support a Scripture translation project for the Deaf in Tanzania.
Their pastor sweetened the challenge with a promise: If they hit the goal, he’d
shave off his beloved beard.
To the delight of everyone, the children not only met the target but also got to
watch the pastor’s daughter trim away his beard on stage in front of the whole
congregation. More than just a fun moment, it was a celebration of how deeply
these kids cared about helping people experience the love of Jesus.
At Chapel Pointe in Hudsonville, Michigan, another group of VBS kids
rallied behind Bible translation efforts in the Philippines. Their original
goal was $5,000. With just one day left, they decided to stretch it to
$7,000 — this time with the added incentive of their pastor taking
a pie to the face. The kids didn’t just meet the challenge. They
exceeded it, raising an astounding $16,000!
These stories remind us that
God is stirring passion in the
next generation. Through creativity,
generosity and a heart for others, kids
are making a global impact. What a joy
it is to see them catching the vision
for Bible translation and stepping into
God’s mission in such powerful ways!
Click here
to see Chapel
Pointe’s recap of
their VBS giving
challenge!
