2013 VBS CATALOG

VBS Rotation Map 4

Rotation Resources: Crafts 28

Children’s VBS Day-at-a-Glance 6

Rotation Resources: Music 30

Bible Study Content 8

Rotation Resources: Recreation

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Planning Resources 10-13 Rotation Resources: Snacks 31 Rotation Resources: Missions 32 NEW! Backyard Kids Club™ 14-15 VBS Preview Events 16

VBS Musical 33

Worship Rally Resources 17

Promotional Resources 34-35

Children’s Bible Study Resources

18-19 Decorations 36-45 20-22 Accessories 46-47

Preteen Bible Study Resources

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Preschool–Kindergarten Bible Study Resources

Gifts & Souvenirs 48-51

Youth VBS 24

VBS Apparel 52

Special Needs VBS 25

Witnessing & Follow-up Resources

Adult VBS 25

Spanish Resources 56-57

Rotation Resources: Preschool

Order Form 58-62

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Why VBS? Reaching Out:

Vacation Bible School is one of the most strategic outreach tools your church can use. When you choose LifeWay’s VBS, you can rest assured that all aspects of your VBS will include age-appropriate outreach. VBS gives your church opportunities to cultivate and establish ongoing relationships with all who attend. On average, 10% of kids who attend VBS are unchurched. For the average VBS, 10% equals 10 people. Would discovering 10 unchurched people, and starting a relationship with them, be a big deal for your church? Factor in their family members and you could have 30–40 new prospects!

Learning About God:

Everything that happens during VBS grows out of the biblical content and emphasis for the day. Kids can connect to God’s Word in a creative setting where the gospel message can speak into their hearts.

Having Fun:

VBS is exciting for everyone involved. The event belongs to your church and Colossal Coaster World VBS is flexible to meet your individual church’s needs. The new VBS 2013 Backyard Kids Club™ can even help you take your event out of the church and into the community or onto the mission field.

Look for these icons throughout the catalog.

Available for download at lifeway.com/vbs



Included in the Super Sampler



Works great with Backyard Kids Club™



Available as a Craft Pack



WARNING: Choking hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Serving and equipping you is what we love to do. Connect with us online to ask questions, give us feedback, and stay in the know on all things VBS. facebook.com/lifewayvbs twitter.com/lifewayvbs VBS Blog: lifeway.com/vbs 3

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Through every twist, turn, and dive Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. Raise your hands in the air and feel the rush as kids learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again!

VBS Scripture

VBS Motto

Facing Fear! Trusting God! 4

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment. (HCSB®)

Rotations Include

1. Worship Rally at the Main Gate 2. Crafts at Scissors & Stuff Emporium 3. Missions at the Global Expo 4. Snacks at the Cotton Candy Cafe 5. Bible Study at Coaster Alley 6. Music at Tune Town 7. Recreation at the Adrenaline Zone

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Children’s VBS Day-at-a-Glance

Kids will focus on the same Scripture verse each day! 2 Timothy 1:7 Bible Story Crafts

Day 1:

Dare to Change

Day 2:

Dare to SPEAK UP

Bible Story: Paul Obeyed (Acts 9:1-18) Life Application: I can trust God and obey Him without fear.

Bible Story: Paul Spoke Boldly (Acts 9:20-30)

Life Application: I can trust God to help

Music

Fireworks Pen Fireworks T-shirt Colossal Coaster Card

“Change My Heart”

Basket Toss Souvenir Basket Ferris Wheel Puzzle

“Speak Up (Tell the World)”

me speak boldly about Him.

Day 3:

Roller Coaster Maze ABC Tilt-a-Whirl Top Prison Earthquake Illusion

“The Ride of Your Life”

Dare to BELIEVE

Bible Story: Paul Proclaimed Salvation (Acts 16:16-34) Life Application: I can trust God’s plan of salvation and share His love with others.

Day 4:

Bible Story: Paul Responded Wisely

Bible Verse Sticky-note Holder Roller Coaster Coaster Ticket Frame

“Stand Strong”

Fear Face Bookmark Faux Spin Art Autograph Book Storm-tossed Ship Paperweight

“I Will Trust In You”

Dare to STAND STRONG

(Acts 21:27–23:11)

Life Application: I can trust God to help me have self-control and honor Him with my actions.

Day 5:

Dare to TRUST

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Bible Story: Paul Trusted God (Acts 27) Life Application: I can trust God to give me the power to face my fears no matter what comes next.

Missions

Recreation

Snacks

The Pillays dared to change when God led them to move from South Africa to share the gospel in America.

Bible Content Activities:

Kid Step Snacks

The Flook family is being used by God in Bolivia because they dared to change.

Create-a-Caricature Quick Pass ABC Earthquake Colossal Cone Collection Cargo Catch

The Pillays trusted God to help them speak boldly about Jesus even in a scary place.

Grades 1–2:

Admission Tickets Coaster Car Tracks Carousel Poles Colossal Coaster Cars Fruity Towers Popcorn Cupcakes Cotton Candy Floats Striped Snow Cones Teacups

The Flooks use prayerwalking as a big part of their ministry to speak boldly about Jesus in Bolivia. Shaun Pillay shared the gospel with David Holland and because David dared to believe, his life has changed forever. The Flook family shares their story with the people they meet through music and by learning to speak Spanish. Shaun Pillay and David Holland share the love of Jesus with everyone they meet as they lean on each other and dare to stand strong. Stephen and Samuel Flook share Jesus’ love at Bible studies with their dad. Sarah, Hannah, and Mary Margaret share Jesus’ love in their gymnastics class. The Pillays trusted God and He gave them the power to face their fears and start a church in Norwich, Connecticut.

Over 30 Rec activities found on the Recreation Rotation Leader Cards. Page 31.

Rockin’ the Boat Dizzy Duck Pond Souvenir Cup Stack Up Kiddie Coaster Super Spray Way Frozen Fun House Tag

Grades 3–4: Tilt-a-Whirl Bumper Tag Ferris Wheel Relay Balloon Basketball Blow Up Screaming Scrambler Popcorn Pass

Preteen VBX: Cotton Candy Cone Catch Ice Scream Machine Human Spin Art Log Ride Race Colossal Ring Toss Carousel Collections

Leader Prep Snacks Pizza on a Stick Fruity Firework Treats Colossal Cookies All the snack ideas you need in one place! Cyclone Corn Dogs Snack Rotation Carousel Confetti Dip Recipe Cards. Page 31. Fun Flavored Popcorn Tilt-a-Whirl Fun Mix Strawberry Frozen Lemonade

Extra Cards Bible content and Kid Connection Theme dinner options for each day Store-bought options

Preteen crafts and additional games are suggested in the

The Flooks are still praying and trusting God for new churches to start in Bolivia.

VBX 2013 Preteen Bible Study Leader Guide.

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Bible Study

Each day children, youth,

Day 1: Dare to Change

Babies–2s & 3s–Kindergarten

Children & Special Needs

Bible Story: Paul Learned to Love Jesus (Acts 9:1-21) Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. (Hebrews 13:6) Life Application: I can know that God loves me and

Bible Story: Paul Obeyed (Acts 9:1-18) Life Application: I can trust God and obey Him without fear.

helps me.

Day 2: Dare to Speak Up

Bible Story: Barnabas was a friend to Paul (Acts 9:20-31) Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. (Hebrews 13:6) Life Application: I can know that God gives me friends who

Bible Story: Paul Spoke Boldly (Acts 9:20-30) Life Application: I can trust God to help me speak boldly about Him.

help me.

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Day 3: Dare to Believe

Bible Story: Paul and Silas in Jail (Act 16:22-34) Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. (Hebrews 13:6) Life Application: I can show love to others.

Day 4: Dare to Stand Strong

Bible Story: Paul Talked to the People (Acts 21:37–23:11) Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. (Hebrews 13:6) Life Application: Babies–2s: I can tell others about Jesus. 3s–Kindergarten: I can tell what I know about Jesus.

Bible Story: Paul Responded Wisely (Acts 21:27–23:11) Life Application: I can trust God to help me have self-control

Day 5: Dare to Trust

Bible Story: God Took Care of Paul (Acts 27) Verse: God helps me. I will not be afraid. (Hebrews 13:6) Life Application: Babies–2s: I can hear that God loves and cares for me. 3s–Kindergarten: I can believe God has a plan for me.

Bible Story: Paul Trusted God (Acts 27) Life Application: I can trust God to give me the power to

Bible Story: Paul Proclaimed Salvation (Acts 16:16-34) Life Application: I can trust God’s plan of salvation and share His love with others.

and honor Him with my actions.

face my fears no matter what comes next.

for All Ages!

and adults will focus on 2 Timothy 1:7! Youth

Adults

Lesson Title: Sharp Turn (Acts 9:1-18) Lesson Aim: Lead students to recognize changes God

Lesson Title: Dare to Change (Acts 9:1-19a) Lesson Truth: When God is involved, we have every

might want to make in them and describe differences such changes would make in their lives.

reason to embrace change and no reason to be afraid. Lesson Aim: Lead adults to recognize changes God might want to make in them and describe differences such changes would make in their lives.

Lesson Title: Sudden Drop (Acts 9:19-31) Lesson Aim: Lead students to trust God to help them be

Lesson Title: Dare to Speak Up (Acts 9:19b-30) Lesson Truth: We can speak up boldly about God and His

bold in both their words and actions.

work in the face of difficult situations. Lesson Aim: Lead adults to identify difficult situations in which they can speak up boldly about God and His work and to decide how they will speak up in one such situation.

Lesson Title: Violent Shakes (Acts 16:25-34) Lesson Aim: Lead students to trust God’s plan of salvation

Lesson Title: Dare to Believe (Acts 16:16-34) Lesson Truth: When we dare to believe in Jesus, we will

and share His love with others.

express our faith in positive ways.

Lesson Aim: Lead adults to discover ways believers can express their faith and to dare to believe in Jesus or, if already Christians, to choose one way they will express their faith this week.

Lesson Title: Steep Climb (Acts 21:27–23:11) Lesson Aim: Lead students to trust God to help them build

Lesson Title: Dare to Serve Faithfully (Acts 20:17–23:11) Lesson Truth: God calls us to serve Him faithfully and then

relationships with others for the purpose of sharing Christ with them.

Lesson Aim: Lead adults to develop a definition of faithful

helps us do so. service to God and to evaluate the extent this definition is true of their lives.

Lesson Title: Barrel Roll (Acts 27:13-44) Lesson Aim: Lead students to trust God to go with them in whatever situation they face.

Lesson Title: Dare to Trust (Acts 27:1-44) Lesson Truth: Instead of giving in to our fears amid difficult situations, we can trust God in all of them.

Lesson Aim: Lead adults to acknowledge that responding to difficult situations with trust in God is wiser than responding with fear and to commit to trust God in one such situation.

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Guide to VBS Planning Step 1:

Choose the Super Sampler or Sampler. Order one and you’ll have curriculum, promotional items, music, and an Administrative Guide for Directors to guide you each step of the way. See pages 12-13 for details. If you wish to purchase items individually, simply start with the Administrative Guide for Directors.

Step 2:

Put VBS dates on your church calendar and promote, promote, promote! See page 34 for promotional resources that will help you get the word out.

Step 3:

Order VBS curriculum and rotation resources.

Step 4:

Decorate! See pages 36-45 for creative resources that will help you turn your church into a theme park.

Step 5:

Host a thrilling Family Night and follow up with everyone who attends your VBS. See pages 53–55 for witnessing and follow-up resources.

Look for these icons throughout the catalog.

Available for download at lifeway.com/vbs



Included in the Super Sampler



Works great with Backyard Kids Club



Available as a Craft Pack

WARNING: Choking hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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VBS 2013 Administrative Guide for Directors Every VBS director needs a helping hand. That’s why we created this step-by-step guide to VBS planning, hosting, and follow-up. The perforated design allows you to distribute important pages to your team so everyone can lead with confidence. Contains: • VBS content summary chart • Customizable registration, attendance, and budget forms on the enhanced CD • Leader training helps • 31-day prayer calendar • VBS Directory • Ideas for promotion, Kickoff events, Family Night, and follow-up

005487570 • $9.99

Managing your VBS is easier than ever!

VBS Tools Online VBS Tools Online is an online software created to help you manage departments, class rolls, rotation schedules, and personal information for each one of your volunteers and learners. Participants and volunteers will be able to register online through your church’s customized VBS Tools Online site. You won’t ever have to re-enter their data. It’s all stored in VBS Tools and waiting for you the next time you log in. Best of all, you can access your data anywhere you have an internet connection! VBS Tools Online makes managing VBS a breeze!

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VBS 2013 Sampler or Super Sampler— Your ticket to easy planning!

Want to put on the best VBS around? Start with the Sampler or Super Sampler and you’ll be equipped with planning resources, curriculum and music, promotional items and more— all packed in a durable bag you can use long after VBS.

VBS 2013 Colossal Coaster World Sampler Backpack also available separately—see page 48 for details.

005487573 • $69.99

Curriculum

Rotation Resources

• One Leader Guide for all age groups—babies through preteens • One Kid's Activity Pak: Babies–2s • One Kid's Activity Pak: 3s–Kindergarten • Grades 1–2 Daily Park Guide • Grades 3–4 Daily Park Guide • VBX 2013 Preteen Daily Park Guide • Youth Learner Guide (VBS 2013 Student Book) • Adult Learner Guide Order Leader Guides for Youth VBS and a Leader Pack for Adult VBS separately.

• Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD • Missions Rotation Leader Guide with DVD • Crafts Rotation Leader Guide • Recreation Rotation Leader Cards • Snack Rotation Recipe Cards

Planning Resources • Decorating Made Easy with Clip Art CD-ROM • VBS 2013 Administrative Guide for Directors

Promotional Items (items not pictured) • VBS 2013 Promotional Poster • VBS 2013 Catalog • VBS 2013 Promotional DVD Music

Witnessing Helps

• One Music for Kids CD • One Music for Preschoolers CD

• New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs (HCSB®) • One VBS 2013 Family Park Guide • One ABC Memory Card™ • One ABC Wristband

Gifts and Souvenirs • One VBS 2013 Picture Frame • One VBS 2013 Name Tag with Lanyard • One VBS 2013 Treat Bag • One set of six VBS 2013 Collectible Daily Buttons

Sample Craft Packs • One Colossal Coaster Card • One ABC Tilt-a-Whirl Top • One Ferris Wheel Puzzle • One Ticket Frame • One Fear Face Bookmark • One Storm-tossed Ship Paperweight • One Fireworks Kazoo • One Colossal Camera Card • One Bible Verse Ferris Wheel

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WARNING: Choking Hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.