Faces of Faith: Libby Egan

SMPC Note: This summer we’ve launched a weekly series called “Faces of Faith” where we spotlight SMPC members and learn about how their faith and involvement in the church have impacted their lives. This week’s spotlight is on Libby Egan, church member and Vacation Bible School volunteer coordinator.

Name: Libby Egan

Family: I have two amazing kids: Molly, who is 13, and Grant, who is 10.

Years at SMPC: I started coming to SMPC in 2007 with a coworker and immediately knew it was a special place.

Why is serving with Vacation Bible School important to you?  I was asked to become the volunteer coordinator for VBS after being a shepherd (volunteer) one year. It has allowed me to meet and get to know other members of our church community. I love watching the kids move from one place to another with smiles on their faces. Everyone pulls together to create such a memorable and enjoyable experience.

How can others get involved?  We can always use volunteers to help make VBS a success whether it’s all four days or just one. Shepherds help guide groups of children from one activity to the next where the activity leader then takes the reins. For those that are unavailable during our VBS week, we also need people in advance to cut out things, get all the materials organized and to decorate the church.

VBS is coming soon – volunteers needed!

VBS is just 5 short weeks away, and we are so excited to welcome 100 kids to VBS this year! We still have quite a few vital volunteer roles to fill, and almost all of these roles are “shepherds.” This is an easy and FUN role at VBS! Shepherds welcome kids at the beginning of the day with a pre-planned activity, and then they just make sure the group gets to where they need to go for the rest of morning. There is no planning, and you get to see every part of VBS. This role also allows you time to bond with the kids and get to know them. We hope you can join us!