Melody Siregar – Aurora, Colorado … In the diverse city of Aurora, Colorado, “Flight 3:16 Destination Heaven”, a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, took place in the summer evenings at the Rocky Mountain Indonesian-American Seventh-Day Adventist Church (RMIASDAC), July 21-25.

“Children throughout the local community and church were welcomed to board this spiritually fun-filled, five-day event,” remarked Melody Siregar, RMIASDAC’s newly elected children’s Sabbath School teacher and Children’s Ministry director for the 2025-2027 term. “They virtually traveled and learned about five different countries, learned Bible verses through songs, played games, ate healthy snacks, and created their own arts and crafts in preparation for our final destination—Heaven.”

Siregar stated that she was encouraged by her fellow RMIASDAC board members to host and direct a VBS for her first time. She accepted the opportunity as she said, “by the wonderful grace of God,” and came across “Flight 3:16 Destination Heaven” created by Melissa Bradshaw, the Children’s Ministry director for It Is Written.

With this being the first time directing a children’s VBS program, Siregar “felt nervous but continued to pray and trust Jesus to be my personal pilot in directing the VBS program.” With the help of many RMIASDAC members, the church facility was prepared for the daily activities for the week-long program and decorated in airport and airplane themed stage props to make children feel like they are passengers getting ready to board an airplane.

Siregar recalled that the “Flight 3:16 Destination Heaven” program materials package was so meticulously created with all the supplies and instructions, it was exactly what she needed for her first time directing a VBS program. She enjoyed watching everyone participate in singing the theme song and being engaged in the activities. She believes that all the children and volunteers who participated in this VBS event at RMIASDAC were moved by the Holy Spirit and had a lot of fun during the program.

—Melody Siregar is the RMIASDAC Children’s Ministry director. Photos supplied.