 Details of themes, content and additional resources for next summer's VBS programs
ABINGDON PRESS
Island Odyssey: To the Ends of the Earth With Jesus Christ Methodist; toddler to adult; five sessions; www.abingdonpressvbs.com
Main Scripture references: Overarching Bible verse: "And all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God" (Is. 52:10). Daily memory verses: Prov. 4:11; Ps. 107:29-30; Rom.15:7; Rev. 1:8; Mark 16:15. Theme/content: Island Odyssey links island stories from the Bible with the culture of popular island vacation spots. The Bible and arts program provides opportunity for all ages to know Jesus and desire the spread of the gospel throughout the world. Starting with Paul's evangelistic island encounters, Island Odyssey will teach the good news through story, music, art, foods, crafts, movement and drama. Participants will: experience how hearing, seeing and believing are connected; understand that knowing Jesus influences decision-making; realize that a welcoming spirit brings glory to God; be encouraged to spread the good news of Jesus Christ all over the world. Daily Bible stories: 1. Hearing the Right Voice (Acts 13:4-12); 2. Going the Right Way (Acts 27:9-22, 26); 3. Being True to Who You Are (Acts 28:1-10); 4. Seeing Who Jesus Is (Rev. 1:9-16); 5. Spreading the Good News (Ps. 72:1, 5-14). DVD: Worship DVD featuring music videos, life lesson skits, movement instructions and more. Multimedia: Worship DVD, contemporary music CD (songs also available as MP3s). Starter Kit contents: Worship DVD featuring music videos, life lesson skits, movement instructions and more; select leader and student books; contemporary music CD; promotional and craft samples. Starter Kit price: $72 Additional resources: New decorating items, such as: Palm Tree Swirl; Island Parrot; parasol; Sun decoration; Decorating & Publicity poster pak crafts; Scratch Off Fish craft; Wood Snake craft; Island photo frame. Craft Fun extras: placemat activity maps; Bulging Eye Tropical Fish; neon sunglasses. Users say: "As a member of a predominantly African-American denomination, I appreciate your VBS africentric curriculum and endorse its use. Being able to connect scripture with history and heritage is so important because it is often ignored and neglected." ANSWERS IN GENESIS 
Gold Rush: Discovering the Rock of Ages Nondenominational; ages 2 to 12; five sessions; AnswersVBS.com and Facebook.com/AnswersVBS
Main Scripture references: John 4:1-26; Luke 1-2; Luke 4-8; Matt. 26-28. Theme/content: An evangelistic look at the life of Jesus the Messiah. Children will discover His bold claims; His miraculous birth; His radical life and power; His unique death and resurrection; and His life-changing power. DVD: Promotion & recruitment DVD; sing-along song motions DVD; drama DVD. Multimedia: Leader and student music CDs; leader CD-ROMs (director, assembly, teacher, music); songbook. Starter Kit contents: Director's guide; assembly guide; snack guide; craft guide; games guide; teacher and student guides (junior, primary, pre-primary, toddler); promotion & recruitment DVD; helper handbook; Discovering the Rock of Ages booklet; How Can I Become a Child of God? booklet; He is Risen! card samples. Starter Kit prices: $99.99; Super Starter Kit, $189.99. Additional resources: Pencils, stickers, water bottles, T-shirts, keychains, bookmarks. Users say: "I can't tell you how much we love (The Egypt File, 2010), and how fantastically the kids are responding to it. You've done a great job creating a VBS that is engaging and meaningful to both kinders and 6th graders. AiG sets the bar for rich content." BOGARD PRESS 
Treasure Quest—Pursuing the Riches of Christ American Baptist Association; ages 2 to adult; five sessions; www.bogardpress.org/vbs2011 CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE 
Big Jungle Adventure: A Faith Journey with Jesus Lutheran; preschool to adult; five sessions; www.vbs.cph.org Main Scripture references: 1. Baby Moses rescued (Ex. 2:1-10); 2. Crossing the Red Sea (Ex. 14:10-29); 3. Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:14-16; John 8:12); 4. Peter and John run to the empty tomb (John 20:1-10, 19-21); 5. John's vision of heaven (Rev. 23:10-22:5). Theme/content: 1. God takes care of us through Jesus our Savior; 2. Jesus rescues us from our enemies; 3. Jesus is the Light of Life that we share with others; 4. Jesus rose from the dead to save us; 5. Jesus, our Savior, prepares our heavenly home. DVD: Promotion, skit, music DVDs. Multimedia: Decorating guide, publicity materials, songbook. Starter Kit contents: Tin and shipper box, preschool leader guide, opening/closing folder, Bible challenge folder, storytelling folder, craft folder, craft pack, game folder, snack folder, director guide publicity pack, large poster, music guide, youth leader guide, student pack, preschool leaflets, elementary leaflets, youth student book, collectible student certificate, music CD (2-pack), promotional DVD, group identifiers, mission brochure, VBS catalog, song action DVD. Starter Kit price: $119.99 Users say: "This is the first VBS that I have come across that is easy to use and change to your own personal settings without having to miss a lot of the information. It is also the best one I have seen so far, about making it all about Jesus." EDITORIAL CONCORDIA 
Operación rescate (Operation Rescue) Lutheran; ages 3 to 14; five sessions.
FAITH AND LIFE RESOURCES 
Taste & See: God is Good Mennonite; preschool to grade 8; five days or 12-week program; www.mpn.net/vbs GO FISH 
Kickin' It Old School Nondenominational; preschool to grade 6; five sessions; www.gofishguys.com GOSPEL LIGHT 
SonSurf Beach Bash: Where Kids Meet Up With Jesus! Nondenominational; nursery to adult; five sessions; www.gospellightvbs.com/sonsurf
Main Scripture references: Luke 2:1-20, 39-52; John 4:43-54; John 13:1-17, 19:1-20:18; Luke 15:11-32; Matt. 28:26-20, Acts 1:1-11. Theme/content: Where kids meet up with Jesus and get big answers to their big questions about Jesus. DVD: Overview & training, skits, music videos, Dr. Cool animal videos, recruiting videos. Multimedia: Music CDs and videos, skit videos, PowerPoint song lyrics, animal videos, training videos and downloadable resources. Starter Kit contents: Super Starter Kit: Bonfire Beach Bible Stories grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6; SonSurf overview DVD; Li'l Splash and Splash student papers; Dive In!, Paddle Out! and Catch a Wave! student magazines, Sandcastle Shores teacher's guide (pre-k); director's planning pack; director's guide CD-ROM; fold-out attendance chart; balloon; bookmark; bulletin insert; Following Jesus booklet; God Loves You booklet; doorknob hanger; volunteer pocket guide; postcard; iron-on T-shirt transfer; name tag; Son Surf stickers sheet; photo frame; skin decal; publicity poster; student certificate; volunteer certificate; magnet; Beach Bash recreation game cards; Big D's Diner snack cards; Epic Assemblies DVD; Daily Action pennants; Beach Décor & More; Sandcastle Shores posters and props (pre-k); decorating posters pack; Bible teaching poster pack (elementary); Epic Assemblies with CD-ROM; Catch a Wild Wave skit DVD; SonSurf music leader DVD and CD-ROM; Dr. Cool Connection Cards set; key chain; Surf's Up Crafts for Kids; Big Wave Bible games; Beach Bash recreation game cards. Starter Kit prices: Quick-Starter Kit, $59.99; Super Starter Kit, $199.99 Additional resources: Student magazines, reproducible music, large group activities, oversized beach balls and decorating options, including pre-printed murals, wall clings and inflatable surfboards. GOSPEL PUBLISHING HOUSE 
MEGA Sports Camp: Go the Distance Nondenominational; ages 6 to 12; five sessions; www.megasportscamp.com
Main Scripture reference: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day" (2 Tim. 4:7, 8). Theme/content: 1. God changes Paul in an instant (Acts 9:1-18); 2. Paul & Silas endure prison (Acts 16:16-34; 2 Cor. 11:23-35); 3. Paul rests after a shipwreck (Acts 27:1-44); 4. Paul meets with King Agrippa (Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-32); 5. Paul finishes strong (2 Tim.4:6-8). DVD: Recruitment & training DVD, cheer training DVD, music actions DVD. Multimedia: Art CD, music CD, cheer music CD. Starter Kit contents: Director guide, poster pack (eight), recruiting & training DVD, rally guide, art CD, soccer playbook, basketball playbook, cheerleading playbook, baseball playbook, Huddle Guide, theme songs CD, Go the Distance music CD, Sports Flash activity paper, Adventures in Faith, T-shirt, T-shirt iron-on, water bottle, theme-verse magnet photo frame. Starter Kit price: $124.99 Additional resources: T-shirts, poster, kids take-home activity. Users say: "We had 300 children attend the camp. Roughly 50% of the camp was not associated with our church. I am extremely happy I chose MEGA Sports Camp (for 2010). I can't tell you how many people thanked me for doing sports and how many parents said their child ‘made the connection' for the first time."
GROUP PUBLISHING
Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid Interdenominational; preschool to adult; five sessions; nazareth.group.com Main Scripture references: 1. Mary is chosen to be Jesus' mother (Luke 1:26-38); 2. Jesus is born and gets his name (Luke 2:1-40); 3. Jesus' family escapes to Egypt (Matt. 2:13-14, 19-23); 4. Jesus goes to the Temple (Luke 2:41-52); 5. Jesus does a miracle in Cana (John 2:1-12). Theme/content: The Bible in Motion: Kids visit with Mary, Jesus' mom, and hear about Jesus' childhood adventures. Hometown Nazareth teaches kids to love God and His Word. DVD: Celebration music DVD. Multimedia: Celebration music leader version 2-CD set. Starter Kit contents: Director resources: Hometown Nazareth Ultimate Director Go-To Guide; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Hometown Nazareth DVD; Hometown Nazareth Clip Art & Resources 2-CD set; publicity samples; VBS P.R.O.; invitation postcard; publicity poster; God Sightings sheep; Bringing It Home: Family-Faith Builders; volunteer resources: sample Hometown Huddle teaching kit (with leader manual); four leader manuals (Celebration leader manual; Mary's House drama leader manual; Shopkeeper manual; Fun & Games leader manual); Celebration music leader version 2-CD set; Celebration music DVD;Daily Dramas booklet; Marketplace sample project packet; participant resources packet; VBS P.R.O.; invitation postcard; publicity poster; God Sightings sheep; Bringing It Home: Family-Faith Builders. Starter Kit price: $119.99 GROUP PUBLISHING 
PandaMania Interdenominational; preschool to teen; five sessions; pandamania.group.com
Main Scripture reference: Where God is Wild About You! (Ps. 139). Theme/content: What happens when a pack of fun-loving pandas invades your community? A wild celebration of God's love. At PandaMania, kids will discover that God has a purpose and a plan for everyone and that He crafted each of us with His own loving hands. DVD: Party Time Sing & Play DVD. Multimedia: Party Time Sing & Play music leader version 2-CD set. Starter Kit contents: Director Resources: PandaMania Ultimate Director Go-To Guide; Decorating Places DVD; PandaMania Clip Art & Resources CD; Recruiting, Overview & Pass-Along Training DVD; VBS P.R.O.; publicity poster; bulletin insert; certificate of completion; invitation postcard; volunteer appreciation postcard; mailable follow-up foto frame; sample poster; volunteer resources: Party Time Sing & Play leader pack; Crazy Crafts & Missions leader pack; Chadder's Movie Mania leader pack; Treetop Treats leader pack; Bamboo Blast Games leader pack; Wild Bible Adventures leader pack; Rowdy Wrap-Up leader pack; Spotlight VBS leader manual; Panda Preschool director manual; Panda Preschool Bible Adventures & Missions leader pack; Panda Preschool Chadder's Theater leader pack; Panda Preschool Games leader pack; Panda Preschool Craft & Play leader pack; song lyrics, Motions & Sheet Music book, including daily skit scripts; Party Time Sing & Play Musicleader version 2-CD Set; Party Time Sing & Play Music DVD; Chadder's Movie Mania Adventure DVD; student resources: Bible Memory Buddies set (five); iOpeners: Surprising Conversations About God student cards (elementary); Panda Preschool Bible Play Pack (preschool); sticker sheet; name badge; wristband; Bible Point Crafts; iron-on. Starter Kit price: $154.99 KREMER PUBLICATIONS 
One-of-a-Kind Zoo Nondenominational; preschool to adult; five sessions; summervbs.com LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES 
Big Apple Adventure: Where Faith & Life Connect Southern Baptist; babies to adult; five sessions; www.lifeway.com/vbs
LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES 
Club VBS: Beach Blast Southern Baptist; babies to grade 6; five sessions; www.lifeway.com/vbs NORTHWESTERN
PUBLISHING HOUSE 
Space Station Salvation Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod; ages 3 to adult; five sessions; www.nph.net/vbs REGULAR BAPTIST PRESS 
Rev It Up! Full Throttle for God Baptist; 2 to adult; five sessions; www.rbpVBS.org/2011
Main Scripture references: 1. Welcome to the Team (Luke 5:1-15); 2. Learn from the Best: Jesus Shows His Power (Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56); 3. Run Up the Caution Flag: Who Is the Greatest? (Matt. 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-52); 4. Jesus in the Winner's Circle: Jesus Is the Victor! (John 20:1-22; Acts 1:8-11); 5. Full Speed Ahead: Peter and John Carry On (Acts 3:1-10; Acts 4:1-24). Theme/content: Students become part of racing teams—complete with pit crews, drivers and fans. Teachers are transformed into crew chiefs, the staff become pit crew leaders, and the director is the race official. Rev It Up! is a gospel-centered curriculum that weaves the salvation message into each lesson. Racing teams meet together for a time of worship and singing during the opening and closing assemblies and get refueled through Bible Exploration time. DVD: Promotional DVD (includes VBS promotional video, church presentation video, missions video). Multimedia: Director's resource CD, decorating CD, song CD, puppet CD, promotional DVD, songs CD with 22 instrumental and 22 piano-only tracks. Starter Kit contents: Director's materials: director's guide, director's resource CD, decorating CD, thank-you card; classroom materials: teacher books (2s-youth), activity sheets (2s-junior), youth handbook, adult Bible study; promotional helps: theme poster, jumbo theme poster, invitation flyer, doorknob hanger, postcard, bulletin cover; crafts: Craft Ideas book, winner's photo frame kit; music: Rev It Up! music CD; Attendance: attendance chart, nametag, registration card, Rev It Up! race pass; Evangelism: Salvation poster, Gospel bookmark, Salvation tracts (five), Welcome to the Family; Family Fun Sheet gifts and awards: Rev It Up! bag, Rev It Up! pouch, racers' prize bag, sticker sheet, racing pencil, theme balloon, theme button, logo sticker, iron-on, sticky notepad, Rev It Up! flyer, race car inflatable, mini pullback racer; Checkered Flag Mission Project: project poster; Promotional DVD: Rev It Up! intro video, Operation Translation video, church presentation video, catalog. Starter Kit price: $79.99 Additional resources: Available in the King James or New King James Bible versions. Includes a missions-project offering option, Operation Translation (www.rbpVBS.org/translation). Users say: "The content is biblically correct and educationally sound. Every lesson is laser-focused on Jesus and God's love for us through the gospel. This Bible school is truly centered on the Bible." "Strong evangelistic emphasis, excellent mission project and great information on how to reach families after VBS ends." STANDARD PUBLISHING 
Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street: Where Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day! Nondenominational; preschool to adult; five sessions; www.vacationbibleschool.com Main Scripture references: 1. Parable of the whiny workers (Matt. 20:1-16); 2. Parable of the roadside rescue (Luke 10:25-37); 3. Parable of the shocking servant (Matt.18:21-35); 4. Parable of the warmest welcome (Luke 15:11-32); 5. Parable of the master's money (Luke 19:12-26); Bible memory: Ps. 25:4,5. Theme/content: On Main Street, kids will be drawn into stories Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations. But His stories were anything but ordinary: Jesus turned lives upside down and hearts inside out through parables that challenged people to look at themselves and others in new and unexpected ways. DVD: Planning DVD, Kids' Views DVD, Sidewalk Celebration music DVD. Multimedia: Director's guide with CD, Parable Productions leader's guide with CD, preschool director's guide with CD, preschool teaching resources with CD, elementary teaching resources with CD, preteen teaching resources with CD, teen teacher and teaching resources with CD, Sidewalk Celebration dual CD set, Happy Days Digital (books and CD), pass-along CD package. Starter Kit contents: director's guide with CD, planning DVD, preschool director's guide with CD, preschool teacher guide, preschool student book, elementary teacher guide, elementary student book, preteen teacher guide, preteen student magazine, teen teacher guide and resource CD, teen student magazine, Sidewalk Celebration leader's guide, Parable Productions leader's guide, Brown Bag Bistro leader's guide, Fun Factory leader's guide—crafts and service, Firehouse Fitness leader's guide—games, Sidewalk Celebration dual CD set (Music & More), planning helps samples (publicity theme poster, recognition certificate, staff appreciation card, doorknob hanger invitation, invitation postcard, name tag and lanyard, Main Street iron-on, Color-It iron-on, Main Street stickers, skin decal, Main Street bookmark, follow-up photo frame, exclusive director's Bible pin pal). Power Pak includes all of the above plus: Ultimate Decorating Pack and Guide, Art & Decorating CD, Word on the Street poster pack, Site Names poster pack, Kid Views DVD, publicity and recruiting CD, "Now Playing" poster pack, Super Fun Activity tablecloth, Main Street Activity pad, Brown Bag Bistro apron). Starter Kit prices: $69.99; Power Pak, $199.99 Additional resources: Puppet pack, Cooper hand puppet, Cooper puppet scripts CD, outdoor banner, theme poster, theme certificate, Bible Memory poster pack (NIV or KJV), staff appreciation card, theme gift bags, Word on the Street Banner pens, invitation postcard, Color-It mural, Main Street cookie cutters, VBS bands, Main Street stickers, Crew leader's bag, doorknob hanger, name tag and lanyard, attendance chart, iron-ons, pencils, bookmark, Color-It iron-ons, Wacky notepad, T-Shirt (adult M-XXL), puppet costume, puppet costume pattern, Main Street hat, latex balloons, Shutter sunglasses, Bible pin pals, water bottle, Inside Out & Upside Down fold-up flyer, Fantastic Frames, decorating pack, Main Street backdrop, skin decals, Main Street backerboard, Happy Day Digital (books and CD), Happy Day book set (virtual kit), older youth/adult book, older youth/adult group member discussion guide. Users say: "Our church is a newer congregation and is surrounded by communities of young families. We realized a couple years ago that most of the families did not attend church on a regular basis or have a church home. Summer VBS is one thing that we started to try to get them to come see and attend church. "Out of 212 kids (at VBS), we had 27 families come back this past Sunday. We truly believe in the outreach of VBS and how it reaches kids and families in ways other events in the church do not." URBAN MINISTRIES 
Jesus Truth Seekers Nondenominational; preschool to adult; 10 sessions; www.urbanministriesvbs.com Main Scripture reference: "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible" (Matt. 19:26). Theme/content: Students are transformed into special agent Jesus Truth Seekers—code name J.T.S.—and armed and equipped to live out God's truths as found in the parables of Jesus. They will be given a new mission each day, leading them to discover that the impossible is possible through Christ. Starter Kit contents: Director's guide, preschool teacher's guide, primary teacher's guide, junior teacher's guide, teen teacher's guide, preschool student lessons (10), primary student lessons (10), junior student lessons (10), teen student lessons (10), instructional DVD with program open and close, clip art CD-ROM with popular templates, theme song CD, name tag, lanyard, You Are Invited poster, theme logo, poster, sunglasses, sample iron-on transfer, sample of J.T.S. (Jesus Truth Seekers) logo, J.T.S. T-shirt, spy pen, spy magnifier, sunglasses, dog tag, mini-binoculars. Starter Kit price: $69.99 Additional resources: Adult curriculum book cover and interiors, adult curriculum leader's guide, adult curriculum student workbook, adult curriculum leader's kit, teacher resource kit, preschool teacher resource kit, primary teacher resource kit, junior teacher resource kit, teen certificate of award, door hangers, invitation postcards outdoor banner, leader's songbook Bible verse posters (10), preschool/primary Bible verse posters (10), junior/teen Bible verse posters pack, junior/teen life application poster, preschool/primary life application poster, junior/teen reproducible craft booklet, The Bible Storybook, Heritage Focus poster, Heritage Focus DVD label, Heritage Focus DVD packaging, Heritage Focus music CD, T-shirt.
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