Feedback from Parents

Hi Parents! Are your kids having fun at VBS? Do they come home with interesting stories? Do drop us a note in the comment corner below to tell us all about how your kids are enjoying themselves including areas that we can improve.

Don't forget to RSVP for the Family Day on 29th and Sunday School Open Day on 30th! See you all there!

Mahalo,
VBS2008 Committee

How do you pronounce the Hawaiian Words?

Taken from http://www.visitmaui.com/agents/pronounce.html

Pronunciation Guide and Common Hawaiian Words

a sounds like [ah] as in above [ah buv]

e sounds like [eh] as in bet [beht]

i sounds like [ee] as in be [bee]

o sounds like [oh] as in obey [oh bei]

u sounds like [oo] as in rule [rool]

ai sounds like the “i” in ice

ae sounds like I or eye

ao sounds like “ow” in how, but without a nasal twang

au sounds like the “ou” in house or out.

ei sounds like “ei” in chow mein or in eight

eu has no equivalent English; “eu” sounds like “eh-oo,” run together, as in a single syllable

iu sounds like “ew” in few

oi sounds like the “oi” in voice

ou sounds like the “ow” in bowl

ui is an unusual sound for English-speakers, sort of like the “ooey” in gooey, but pronounced as a single syllable

`okina glottal stop. Pronounced as a brief pause where it occurs in the word.

kahako macron. Elongates the sound of the vowel to which it is attached.

Common Hawaiian Words

`aina (EYE-nah) land

akamai (ah-kah-MYE) wise, smart

ali`i (ah-LEE-ee) a Hawaiian chief or member of the chiefly class

aloha (ah-LOH-hah) hello, goodbye, welcome

hale (HAH-leh) house

`ike (EE-keh) small

kahuna (kah-HOO-nah) priest or minister; someone who is an expert in their profession

kai (KAI) salt water

kane (KAH-neh) boy or man

kaukau (COW-cow) food

keiki (KAY-kee) child or children
kokua (KOH-koo-ah) help

lanai (lah-nigh) porch, veranda, patio

Lana`i (LAH-NAH-ee) the island of L?na`i

lei (lay) traditional necklace of flowers, shells or feathers

makai (ma-KAI) toward the ocean

malihini (mah-lee-HEE-nee) newcomer, visitor, or guest

Maui (MOW-ee) the island of Maui

mauka (MOW-kah) toward the mountain

Molokai (MOH-lo-kai) the island of Molokai

mo`o (MOH-oh) lizard, gecko

mu`umu`u (MOO-oo-MOO-oo) Hawaiian free-flowing dress
nui (NOO-ee) big

`ohana (oh-HAH-nah) family

`ono (oh-noh) delicious, tastes good, the best

paniolo (pah-nee-OH-loh) cowboy

pau (pow) finish, end

poi (poy) pounded kalo (taro) root that forms a paste

pono (POH-no) goodness, excellence, correct, proper

pua (poo-ah) flower

puka (poo-kah) hole, door

pupu (poo-poo) hors d’oeuvre, appetizer, snack or finger food

wahine (wah-HEE-neh) female, girl, woman

wai (why) fresh water

wikiwiki (WEE-kee-WEE-kee) hurry up, very quick

In summary, you would pronounce the Hawaiian words as you do for Malay instead of English! Have fun!

Mahalo! 

Count down for our final update!!

Aloha All!

The clock's ticking down and we've got 4 more days to the Final Briefing on Saturday.. so don't forget your sunblock and come on over to FBC 2nd Worship Hall on 15th Nov 08 from 2.00 - 6.00pm... we'll pray together for all and for each other, collect the children's materials, briefed by each of the Team Leads on what's happening at their corner..deco instructions and timing and ... collect your VBS08 T-Shirt ... if Lisa can get it fresh from the printer..

As we run up to VBS with less than 2 weeks left... things looks not ready, still so much to do, still blur, cannot finish all the stuffs, work@work's getting busy, aarrgghh...... don't worry.. no need to hit the panic button.... just commit it to the Lord and He will provide..remember how Jacob learned the lesson to trust wholly and completely on God before he crossed the Jordan... and came across the river as Isreal.. as we struggle with our inadequacies, worry, issues and lack of time and focus.. let us commit it all to Him ... come this Sat and we will pray for each other as well as for the children who are coming especially the ones who are yet to know and receive Him.. that He will prepare their hearts as they attend that their hearts may be open to Him. Also for us to remember that when we serve Him... the evil one will sure be there to disrupt our plans and to create chaos..especially disharmony among team members and not allow the unchurched kids to come.. so please come and let us all commit to the Lord and place ourselves into His hand as we struggle to obey Him in all we do.

Grab your paddle and slide on over... 

Mahalo,

Lee Henn

Final VBS Briefing!

Aloha VBS Outrigger Island Guides!

Plot your calender and get ready to paddle up to our final briefing on:

Date: Saturday, 15th November 2008

Time: 2.00 - 6.00pm

Venue: FBC

We will publish the agenda soon... among the things.. last minute briefing... deco... t-shirts... dance... sing... worship... pray... fellowship.. 

Mahalo!

Enrolment Update!

Folks,

As of Sunday, 12th October 11am, we still have 14 spots available for Std 5 & 6 kids in the afternoon session. Give us a holler if you know of any kids in that age group who would like to attend.

VBS 2008 Participants

We officially closes the VBS 2008 Children's registration today. We still have several openings especially for the Std 3, 4, 5 and 6 and more so in the afternoon session. Do continue to encourage the children to come and participate in learning God's truth in a fun way!

Aloha!

Volunteer List

Hi All!

The VBS 2008 Committee have received numerous requests on the reassignment of various volunteer positions. We will sit down, discuss and rework the different assignments based on the various requests. We will post the final list on the VBS08 board at the church foyer this coming Sunday as well as to post it in this blog. Please allow us the time to sort through the list and finalize it.

Mahalo,
VBS 2008 Committee

Island Guide Leaders

Attention All Team Leads,

Please make the necessary arrangments to meet up and brief your individual site teams this coming Saturday, 27th Sept during the Break-Out session! If you have any queries, please get in touch with any of the VBS Committee members.

Mahalo,
Lee Henn

Touring Outrigger Island and Getting to Know Your Island Guides (Part 2)

Aloha!
Grab your paddle and head over for a Tour of the VBS 2008: Outrigger Island presented by your infallible 'Anake Lani and get to know your other Island Guides!

We would like to pass out the party invitation all the volunteers for both morning and afternoon sessions from all sections to the lu‘au on:
Makahiki: Saturday, 27th September 2008
Kahua: Main Sanctuary, First Baptist Church, PJ
Wa: 2.00 - 6.00pm

We have a whole list of activities lined up for you to get to know our VBS history, why we conduct VBS, promo video, the theme for this year's VBS, the VBS structure, answering all your questions as well as some time for you to get to know your team within your section and class.

VBS 2008: Outrigger Island – Orientation Briefing
Time / Duration / Agenda / Who
2.00 – 2.15pm / 15 mins / Registration / Lisa & Joseph
2.15 – 2.30pm / 15 mins / Welcome Note & Prayer / Pastor Tan Eng Lee
2.30 – 2.35pm / 5 min / VBS History & Overall Objectives / Lee Henn
2.35 – 2.40pm / 5 min / Promotion Video / Lee Henn
2.40 – 3.20pm / 40 mins / VBS 2008 – Outrigger Island Theme / Aunty Lani
3.20 – 3.40pm / 20 mins / VBS Structure / Lisa
- How is VBS organized & description of each site
- How does the rotation work
- 2008 schedule
- Location map of classrooms
3.40 – 3.50pm / 10 mins / What’s Next & Break-out Instructions / Aunty Lani
3.50 – 4.10pm / 20 mins / Tea Break / Karen Ho
4.10 – 6.00pm / 110 mins / Team Breakout - Discussion by individual teams/ Individual Team Leads
6.00pm / Home / All

Please do RSVP your attendance for catering arrangements and hope to see you all there!
So grab your papa he'enalu and surf over to event this Saturday! See you all!

Mahalo,
Lee Henn

Touring Outrigger Island and Getting to Know your Island Guides

Upcoming..... a Tour of Outrigger Island ..presented by your infallible 'anake Lani.. and getting to know your other Island Guides.... mark your calendar for:

Date: Saturday, 27th September 2008
Time: 2.00 - 6.00pm
Venue: Main Auditorium, First Baptist Church

Stay tuned for more info!!

Anne Cretin's Training!!

HOT off the Press:

Update..update..the venue for Anne Cretin's training has been moved to FBC, PJ 9.00am to 12.30noon!!! Please take note!!

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Dear All:

Thank you for signing up to join the Ann Cretin's training workshop "How Do We Teach" using the LifeWay curriculum on Saturday morning from 9 am to 12:30 noon at Canaanland's new HQ. Attached once again is the alternate map to the venue. I think the old Subang Airport road seems to be the easier route to take. Be on the look-out for PAWS as your landmark.

The training workshop has received an overwhelming response. I would therefore advise you all to please come early (perhaps arrive by 8:20 am) to register and collect your file folder for handouts, and more importantly, get good seats in the hall. Moreover, you might not be familiar with the roads to the conference venue. So please - plan to get there early! VBS committee members will be helping at the registration table.

However, if you "sesat jalan", please call either Edward (017-886-9701), Larry (012-6010359) or Emilia (012-2818533) of Canaanland for direction help.

Perhaps you can also liaise with each other and meet at FBC at 8am and then car-pool to the venue - just a suggestion!

Wishing you all a fruitful and blessed week,
Lani

Volunteers Assignment for VBS 2008

Finally! After rounds of slotting names in the different areas, moving the names around, persuasions, cajoling, phone calls, SMSes, emails, adjustments, readjustments, review and re-review... the committee has finally come up with the volunteers assignment list. I present to you the list of volunteers for the VBS 2008!

VBS 2008: Outrigger Island@FBC

MORNING SESSION: 8.30am - 12.30noon
Teaching Team:
NURSERY
1) Mah Peak Hoay - Main Teacher
2) Leong Joo Ti
3) Victoria de Runn
4) Ding Ju Lyn
5) Yong Siew Lee

KINDERGARTEN
1)Foo Wee Lee - Main Teacher
2) Elizabeth Foo
3) Jacqueline Wee
4) Olivia Cheng

KINDERGARTEN
1) Annette Phoon Mun Yee - Main Teacher

2) Cindy Ng
3) Shirley Tham
4) Kim Cheng
5) Sarah Low

STD. 1 & 2 (1st Class)
1) Stella Jane Daniel – Main Teacher
2) Wong Thai Ling
3) Virginia Leung
4) Adeline Lim Mei Li

STD. 1 & 2 (2nd Class)
1) Lim Siew Ling - Main Teacher
2) Wong Yee Ching
3) Chan Yew Thai
4) Melanie Lim Si Yen

STD. 1 & 2 (3rd Class)
1) Selena Tan – Main Teacher
2) Patrick Cheng
3) Catherine Long
4) Jonathan Ng

STD. 3 & 4 (1st Class)
1) Esther Leong - Main Teacher
2) Rosalind Chong
3) Alvin Chang
4) Joanne Leong Ai-Lyn

STD. 3 & 4 (2nd Class)
1) Rebecca George – Main Teacher
2) Kevin Thomas
3) Federico A. Roy Jr
4) Tan Sher Ee

STD. 3 & 4 (3rd Class)
1) Claire Lee – Main Teacher
2) Liaw Chiew Ean
3) Lam Siew Choon
4) Leeanne

STD. 3 & 4 (4th Class)
1) Chan Weng Yue – Main Teacher
2) Agnes Chong
3) Lim Ah Moi
4) Jerry Lim
5) Christine Hew

STD. 5 & 6 (1st Class)
1) Sherry Ann Daniel – Main Teacher
2) Lizalina Chew
3) Koo Yee Hui
4) Joyce Cheh

STD. 5 & 6 (2nd Class)
1) Cindy Lau May Ih – Main Teacher
2) Andrew Robless
3) Edward Chong (only on Wed, Thurs & Fri)
4) Anna Lim
5) Emily Cheh Mei Synn

STD. 5 & 6 (3rd Class)
1) Kiang Teck Hoe – Main Teacher
2) Ng Lai Na
3) Peter Tan
4) Aaron Kiang Cheen Vearn

WORSHIP & MUSIC
1) Eddy de Runn - Leader
2) Lauren Chia – Asst Leader
3) Chan Su Teng
4) Chin Eileen
5) Chin Yvonne
6) Dana Lee
7) Jeshua K. John
8) Lim Li-Hsien
9) Rachel Ooi Wei Lyn
10) Melinda Tiong Mei Lin
11) Charis Wong

CRAFT
1) Kathleen Tan Yian Loo - Leader
2) Wong Nyok Ying
3) Janie Noah
4) Jennifer Kong
5) Tan Bee Lian
6) Thuan Sue Ann
7) Sherlynn Ding
8) Tan Saw Whee
9) Ng Hui See
10) Jessica Woo (part time)

MISSIONS
1) Mary Kee – Leader
2) Wong Nyok Ying*
3) Tan Bee Lian*

MEDIA
1) Benjamin Foo - Leader
2) Katrina Chan
3) Zech Chan
4) Jocelyn Lau
5) Dylan Seow Zhen Weng

RECREATION
1) Jimmy Woon Wee Tam - Leader
2) Mark Tan – Asst Leader
3) Andrew Chin Fui Khoon
4) Esther Liew
5) Euodia Ong Song-Hui
6) Joshua Lew
7) Kelvin Lim Ming Ken
8) Lee Yumey
9) Ng Sherwin
10) Timothy Wong
11) Sonia Grace
12) Elsheba K. Abraham

SNACKS - Karen Ho - Leader
1) Chuah Siew Har - Asst. Leader
2) Christine Lai Swee Ha
3) Tan Suat Geok
4) Amy Fong
5) Beverly Wong
6) Lee Chin Huey
7) Sugandy G
8) Ho Bee Geok
9) Ooi Guat Sim
10) Tay Mee Mee

Part-time Helpers - locations to be confirmed
1) Lee Mee Fong (Wed-Fri only)
2) Florence Lok (1 day only -either Thur or Fri)
3) Adeline Lok (1 day only -either Thur or Fri)


AFTERNOON SESSION: 2.00 - 6.30pm
Teaching Team:
KINDERGARTEN
1) Tsen Mui Fung - Main Teacher
2) Elsie Yong Lai Chin
3) Magdalene Chia
4) Elizabeth Foo

STD. 1 & 2 (1st Class)
1) Tan Li Shan - Main Teacher
2) Evelyn Heng
3) Anthea Kho
4) Natalie Gan

STD. 1 & 2 (2nd Class)
1) Goh Poo Eng - Main Teacher
2) Josephine Chong
3) Ailsa Chong
4) Jillian Cheng

STD. 3 & 4 (1st Class)
1) Lillian Yap - Main Teacher
2) Ooi Peck Har
3) Jo Low
4) Yee Teng Teng

STD. 3 & 4 (2nd Class)
1) Shirley Chong - Main Teacher (to be confirmed)
2) Paulynn Yu
3) Chay Choy Leng
4) Rachel Van Buerle

STD. 5 & 6 (1st Class)
1) Ong York Joo – Main Teacher
2) Chow Ee Tan
3) Kevin Kok
4) Esther Kho

STD. 5 & 6 (2nd Class)
1) Lillian Beh - Main Teacher

2) Wong May Foong
3) Mary Vergis

4) Edward Leow
5) Jonathan Cheng

MUSIC
1) Chen Fong Tuan- Leader - TBC
2) Lauren Chia – Asst Leader
3) Melinda Tiong Mei Lin
4) Jeshua K. John
5) Rachel Ooi Wei Lyn
6) Peh Callie
7) Volunteer required
8) Volunteer required

CRAFT
1) Gina Gallyot – Leader
2) Alexa Yim
3) Yang Soon Hing
4) Clarissa Chew
5) Nance Foo (preparation only; VBS absent)
6) Chong Tat Shan
7) Yap Timothy
8) Reyna Tan - TBC
9) Raelene Tan - TBC

MISSIONS
1) Sally Cheong – Leader
2) Melanie de Runn
3) Chan Poh Wah

MEDIA
1) Katrina Chan - Asst Leader
2) Jocelyn Lau

RECREATION
1) Mark Tan – Asst Leader
2) Peter Yu
3) Brandon Lim
4) Euodia Ong Song-Hui
5) Lee Yumey
6) Lydia Cheung
7) Volunteer required
8) Volunteer required
9) Volunteer required

SNACKS
1) Lau Hwee Na – Asst. Leader
2) Janice Quah
3) Au Wei Lien (Thurs & Fri only)
4) Amy Fong (TBC)
5) Volunteer required
6) Volunteer required
7) Volunteer required
8) Volunteer required

Do let us know if we have missed anyone out or place someone in a incorrect assignment. Email us at vbs08@fbc.com.my.

Teachers' Training

Hear ye, hear ye.... we're planning for the 1st VBS 2008 Teaching Team training on Saturday, 16th August 2008 at FBC Pantai in Dayspring Hall from 2.00 to 6.00pm. We have already posted all the names of the Teaching crew in this blog. Look out for your names and mark that date in your PDA, diary, organizer, etc.. See you all there! Aunty Lani's back!

VBS COUNTDOWN

As of 22 June, we have the following "servants to obey Christ" for VBS: 38 have signed up as teaching team members. 42 MORE ARE NEEDED.
For Rotational Sites of Craft, Music & Worship, Recreation, Snacks, Craft, and Missions, 36 signed up. 64 MORE ARE NEEDED.
We are constantly reminded that by love, we serve one another. The children need your love to serve. Please sign up now!

Things to Come!

Just a little note to share with everyone on what's coming on the horizon for the VBS08:
1) Sunday, 6th July 2008 - Last day for signing up as a Volunteer
2) Saturday, August 16, 2008 at FBC, 2 pm to 6 pm - VBS Teaching Team training
3) Sunday, 17th August to Sunday, 5th October 2008 - VBS children registration starts
4) Saturday, September 13, 9 am - 12:30 noon - Ann Cretin’s Lifeway Workshop: for all Sunday School and VBS teaching team members: Canaanland's New HQ. 25, Jalan PJU 1A/41B, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
5) Saturday, September 27, 2008 at FBC, 2 pm – 6 pm - VBS Getting to Know your Class Team Members
6) Saturday, 18th October 2008 at FBC, 2.00 - 4.00pm - VBS 1st Briefing
7) Saturday, 15th November 2008 at FBC, 2.00 - 4.00pm - VBS Final Briefing
8) Saturday & Sunday, 22nd - 23rd November 2008 at FBC from 9.00am to 6pm (stop work for Sunday Service and Sunday School) - VBS Site Decoration

Volunteers Recruitment

Aloha!
Imagine the warm sandy beach, salt-scented breeze, beautiful sunshine, blue skies and the heart-pounding thrill of the Pacific Surf. This year, we will be traveling to the Hawaiian Islands for VBS 2008, the Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakable Truth! During the VBS 2008, kids will know, speak and live God’s truth-aloha style. Based on Psalm 86:11, Outrigger Island will be a tropical paradise where kids will develop the stability they need to face a world of shifting sands and wavering opinions.

The Vacation Bible School is an evangelistic ministry designed to reach children of all ages, leading them to know and respond to Jesus Christ in a fun-filled, spiritual adventure that provides concentrated Bible study and encourages real-life application. VBS focused on:
- Encouraging continuous exposure to God’s Word for the our kids and their un-churched friends;
- Studying the Bible and encouraging real-life application;
- Encouraging our children and their parents to work together to reach out to the un-churched children among their friends and community;
- Creating an opportunity for touching the lives of their parents and family through their children’s participation in VBS; and
- Molding our children to be mission minded.

Recalling last year’s heartache of having to turn kids away due to the lack of space along with the reminiscence and encouragement of last year’s VBS song, “We walk by faith and not by sight”, the VBS 2008 Committee has decided to “walk by faith” in organizing 2 sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, for this year’s VBS. This year, we will do something a little different by holding the Family Concert on Saturday afternoon and host the VBS kids in our Sunday School program the following day. We are expecting a crowd of around 400 children for the both sessions. We are seeking for at least 60 teaching team members and 100 volunteers. The only pre-requisite is for the volunteer is a willing heart to serve and an open heart for God to lead and mold. No other experience required! We will learn to lean on God to equip and provide for us! For more information, head to the FBC VBS blog at http://fbcvbs08.blogspot.com/.

Date: Monday to Friday, 24th – 28th November 2008
Saturday, 29th Nov afternoon – Family Concert
Sunday, 30th Nov morning – Sunday School Host

Surf’s up, so grab your surfboard and head for the waves! Sign up by 15th June 2008.

Mahalo!
VBS 2008 Committee