OVBS

Orthodox Vacation Bible School (OVBS) is an educational outreach program under the Sunday School Association of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. This ministry provides opportunities for our young people (particularly, Sunday school children) to grow closer to Christ and His Church in a fun-filled learning environment.

OVBS focuses on deepening the knowledge and experience of the Orthodox faithful and embraces the teachings and traditions of Orthodox Christianity: Scripture, saints, feasts, prayers, worship and music. Also, the curriculum will attempt to teach and engage participants in the following areas: classroom lessons & discussions, memory verses (from Bible and/or parts of Orthodox tradition – especially prayers), songs/hymns (liturgical & non-liturgical), Orthodox worship/prayer, activities, arts & crafts, recreation, and more.

Our OVBS usually takes place in the summer time over a series of days (either evenings for a week or few full days), whichever works best for the parish and/or area. Every year, the OVBS program in America chooses to coordinate their theme with that of the OVBS program back home in Kerala, India.

2012 Theme:

Galatians 3:28 - “We are one in Christ” - “Naam Kristhuvill Onnu”

OVBS Office Bearers

Director: Rev. Fr. Joshua (Binoy) George (Houston, Texas)

Associate Director: Fr. Christopher Mathew (Chicago, Illinois)