Why Is the Mission Moment Important?

In Zoomerang children will learn about the sanctity of every human life, from the tiniest unborn person to the oldest person. And one practical way they can apply this biblical truth is by opening their eyes to the needs of other image bearers around them. And that’s where our VBS Mission Moment comes in.

For our Mission Moment, we partner with Children’s Hunger Fund, a gospel-based mercy ministry, to help open children’s eyes to the needs of other children around the world.

For our Mission Moment, we partner with Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), a gospel-based mercy ministry, to help open children’s eyes to the needs of other children around the world. Our Mission Moment videos help them realize that some children in the United States and around the world suffer from poverty and need physical help. But we go further than that. We don’t just want to open their eyes to poverty—we want to frame it with the message of the gospel.

Ultimately, what people need isn’t just food or clean water—it’s Jesus! They need to repent and believe in Jesus Christ and what he has done for them. Their ultimate need is spiritual! And one way to introduce people to Jesus is by meeting their physical needs. Meeting their basic needs gives them hope, shows them Christ’s love in a tangible way, and builds relationships, opening doors to share the gospel.

A shorter mission moment with CHF is written into the opening assembly time found in the Assembly Guide. Those who would like an expanded version to feature during one of their rotations can find a longer version in the Science and Crafts Guide.

Children need to get excited about helping others but always against the backdrop of the gospel. You can use our Mission Moment and CHF partnership during the VBS week, and even throughout the year, to remind the children in your church about mercy ministry and the gospel.

Discover more about CHF at ChildrensHungerFund.org.