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What You Do at VBS and How You Do It Matters
What we plant and how we plant it matters. Here are 3 things to consider as you plan the "what" and "how" of your summer ministry with children.
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June 5, 2019
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Worship Service After VBS Week?
Do you plan a worship service after the week of VBS?
January 18, 2019
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French/English VBS Material Recommendations?
We are planning for a VBS program that will have both French and English speaking children. Does anyone have recommendations of bilingual program materials we could use?
July 25, 2018
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Coaching Corner: Parenting Workshops at VBS
As Pastor Jun Kim from the New Westminster (BC) CRC was planning the annual VBS program, he approached Faith Formation Ministries’s regional catalyzer Liz Tolkamp and invited her to help him put together parenting workshops that would take place while the children were in VBS.
March 26, 2018
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New VBS Curriculum Explores Creation Care with Kids
The new Wild Wonder VBS curriculum from A Rocha focuses on creation care and spiritual formation for elementary-age children.
August 16, 2017
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Any Need for Used Vacation Bible School Curriculum?
First CRC of Barrie is giving away FREE VBS curriculum and supplies.
May 30, 2017
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Background Checks for VBS Volunteers?
We are wondering how other churches handle VBS volunteers. Should we just use church members, or accept the help of parents, etc. Their help would be welcome, but would they need background checks?
March 27, 2017
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Beach Party, Surfin the Scriptures
I am looking for the music director's booklet and the DVD of the VBS curricula Beach Party: Surfin’ Through the Scriptures.
March 7, 2017
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VBS Reviews You Can Trust
Sifting through the selection of Vacation Bible School curriculum options and deciphering their marketing messages in order to choose something that's theologically sound, easy to use, and fun for all can be a daunting task. Thankfully, help has arrived!
June 28, 2016
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VBS Recap Video From Anaheim CRC, June 2016
Recap video of a wonderful VBS experience at Anaheim CRC.
June 6, 2016
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A Prayer for VBS and Training for Teen Volunteers
Vacation Bible School was a family affair for us. It was a time of prayer, snacks, cleaning up messes, and much more. In case you are also part of VBS, I wanted to share two resources I love!
July 8, 2014
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What Are Your Hopes for VBS?
How do you hope to see faith being formed and disciples being made?
July 8, 2014
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Plan for Safety at VBS!
Recommended steps for child safety this summer.
July 7, 2014
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Include ALL Kids in VBS With These 9 Tips
It’s summertime! That means school is out and your church is most likely working on its summer programming. Your church can take a few simple steps so that every child will feel welcomed and included in your summer activities.
June 4, 2014
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KidsGames.com, a Source for Summer Programming Ideas
This website provides free resources developed by volunteers from around the globe, that can be used for fun, active summer programming.
April 9, 2014
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SonWorld
Looking for SonWorld VBS decorations, crafts, etc.
June 11, 2013
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Building Momentum for VBS
VBS is a special time. Try these ideas for building a summer ministry team and planning an unforgettable week for your kids!
April 2, 2013
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I have 'mostly complete' VBS materials to give away. i.e. I don't want to store any of it...?
I would like to give away used VBS materials. They're mostly complete, and if it's missing something I think it's noted inside the box. It's free for the taking, just contact me. If you have any suggestions about what to do with VBS material once it has been used, please feel free to drop in and make a comment. Thank you! List of materials: VBS Materials available from Immanuel CRC Discover the Untamed Nature of God WILDWOOD FOREST . Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2008. SonWORLD Adventure Park VBS. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light, 2008. Lights Out VBS Skits DVD is missing. Cokesbury VBS...
July 24, 2012
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5 Ways to Beat the Heat at VBS
Depending on where you live, your VBS program is likely to be somewhere between VERY HOT and UNBEARABLY HOT. Kids and leaders need relief from the heat. Try these ideas to keep everyone cool(er), and happier too.
May 11, 2011
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VBS with the Community
Read an overview of how churches can do VBS WITH the community, a paper by Monika Grasley.
August 4, 2010
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What suggestions do you have for evening VBS?
This summer our church (Kitchener, Ontario Canada) ran an evening VBS. Do any other churches out there do this? What are the keys to it being successful? We want to try it again in 2011, but we want to get wise to better ways of doing things.
May 7, 2010
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Do you know of a script for a biblical drama appropriate for teenagers?
We are looking for a script for teenagers to act out a bible story. The script should have a running time of about 15-20 min. and have at least 10 speaking parts. Last year we did 'Esther' and it was just great! Any suggestions for this year?
April 19, 2010
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Where can I find SonWorld Adventure Park materials from Gospel Light?
HI! We're looking for SonWorld Adventure Park materials from Gospel Light. This is 2 years old, so they don't have the poster etc. Thanks!
April 14, 2010
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Where can I find Tumbleweed Gulch VBS materials?
A few years ago my children attended the Tumbleweed Gulch vbs in a neighboring church. This VBS had a Western theme. We are very interested in using the Tumbleweed curriculum in our church this year. We got most of the materials, but are still missing the drama and promo dvd (with music videos/songs) and the Elementary Bible Stories Leader's Guide. Is there anybody out there who still has those items? Could our church buy them from you? The Elementary Opening&Closing Program Leader's Guide would be helpful as well, but is less important. I contacted the editor of the VBS materials (...
February 3, 2010
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VBS Giving Projects from World Renew
This page is PACKED with resources that will help your kids join in the work of World Renew as they share the love and compassion of Christ with others.