Thursday, January 31, 2013
VBS Give-Away - One Kingdom Chronicles Kit from Answers in Genesis
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
VBS Give-Away - Mission Project Pack from Standard Publishing!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
VBS Give-Away - Two Free One-Year Subscriptions to Christian Games & Crafts!
Monday, January 28, 2013
VBS 2013 - Side-by-Side Comparison Chart - Update!

Please feel free to download and print as many of the charts as you need to help you as you make your VBS choices for 2013!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
VBS Give-Away - Music From Group Publishing!
I Have Four Winners!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Go Fish - Gotta Move - Scope, Sequence, & Music!

Thursday, January 24, 2013
VBS 2013 - Growing in the Son - Christian Games & Crafts
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Book Review - Etched . . . Upon My Heart
2013 VBS - Athens by Group Publishing
Monday, January 21, 2013
2013 Vacation Bible School Side-by-Side Comparison Chart

Please feel free to download and print as many copies as you need of this chart and then take them with you to VBS reviews and use them as you sit down with your VBS leadership team to decide on the kits you will use in your ministry this year.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
So - What is Next in My VBS Reviews?
Saturday, January 19, 2013
VBS 2013 - the Dollars & Cents of VBS - Part 2
Today I'm happy to share the Dollar and Cents of VBS, part 2 for the five VBS resources I reviewed this week. Once again, I'm happy to see in many of the director's materials some fun ideas of ways to raise money for VBS, but again, when so many people are unemployed and living pay check to pay check, there just may not be additional dollars for them to give to VBS.
Obviously a starter kit is the first place to begin when purchasing VBS materials and from there you'll need to determine what - if any - student materials you will utilize. As far as student materials, I like the idea of being able to give children something each day which will remind them of the Bible lesson. I especially like the objects/cards which can be clipped or pinned to a backpack as these things make great reminders! I also like the idea of being able to give children their own copy of the music - of course these things take money and your budget just might not have room for them. So, what will it cost and how can you move ahead with VBS on a budget?
Obviously a starter kit is the first place to begin when purchasing VBS materials and from there you'll need to determine what - if any - student materials you will utilize. As far as student materials, I like the idea of being able to give children something each day which will remind them of the Bible lesson. I especially like the objects/cards which can be clipped or pinned to a backpack as these things make great reminders! I also like the idea of being able to give children their own copy of the music - of course these things take money and your budget just might not have room for them. So, what will it cost and how can you move ahead with VBS on a budget?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Top Pick VBS 2013 - #1 - God's Backyard Bible Camp - by Standard Publishing
I LOVE how they have devoted one station to service projects - this is something I would LOVE to see all the publishers do. Far too often stations are "wasted" with silly videos or more games when they could be used to help engage children intentionally in activities which allow them to actually live what they are learning! Standard not only "hits the nail squarely on the head" with God's Backyard Bible Camp, but they have "raised the bar" by presenting a VBS resource which will change, once again, the way we look at VBS! Combine this with the opportunity to choose from two amazing VBS resources - Under the Sun or Under the Stars - and great music from Yancy, well, you have two VBS resources which will impact and change lives!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
2013 Top Three VBS Countdown - #2 - Kingdom Chronicles by Answers in Genesis
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2013 Top Three VBS Countdown - #3 - Tell It on the Mountain - Concordia
Today we're looking at the VBS in 3rd place in my reviews for 2013 - Tell It on the Mountain from Concordia Publishing House! Concordia combined a great outdoor setting with a look at Bible mountains where God met His people for Tell it on the Mountain!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
2013 Top Five VBS Countdown - #4 - Colossal Coaster World - by LifeWay
Monday, January 14, 2013
2013 Top Five VBS Countdown - #5 - Everywhere Fun Fair by Cokesbury!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Kid's Music - Go Fish - I'm Giving Some Away!
Go Fish's new CD - Kids Music - has 10 songs on it . . . all of which are sure to get kids dancing, singing and thinking about their walk with God! Check these songs . . .
Saturday, January 12, 2013
VBS 2013 - the Dollars & Cents of VBS
I once had someone from a publisher tell me if a church really cared about the children in their ministry, they would spend whatever they had to, to have the best curriculum possible. I disagree. While I absolutely believe churches care about the children in their ministries, budgets are a very real and difficult reality. In this economy with so many people out of work our churches are struggling to meet their budgets. VBS can be expensive and yet, it is a very important - and in many cases the only - outreach of the year for many churches.
Today I'm going to take a look at the Dollars and Cents for the five VBS resources I reviewed this week. I'm happy to see in many of the director's materials some fun ideas of ways to raise money for VBS, but again, when so many people are unemployed and living pay check to pay check, there just may not be additional dollars for them to give to VBS.
Obviously a starter kit is the first place to begin when purchasing VBS materials and from there you'll need to determine what - if any - student materials you will utilize. As far as student materials, I like the idea of being able to give children something each day which will remind them of the Bible lesson. I especially like the objects/cards which can be clipped or pinned to a backpack as these things make great reminders! I also like the idea of being able to give children their own copy of the music - of course these things take money and your budget just might not have room for them. So, what will it cost and how can you move ahead with VBS on a budget?
Friday, January 11, 2013
2013 Top Ten VBS Countdown - #6 - SonWest Roundup from Gospel Light
Thursday, January 10, 2013
VBS 2013 -2013 Top Ten VBS Countdown - #7 - Investigation Destination - by Regular Baptist Press
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I Have a Winner!
2013 Top Ten VBS Countdown - #8 - Go Big from David C Cook
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
VBS Crafts
When I think about VBS crafts, I like to have children make things which they will want to keep so when they see them, they can be reminded of the lessons they learned. I also like to have them make things they can give away to share the message of the lessons they are learning. It is for these reasons I like the wide variety of craft supplies and kits you can find on Oriental's website and how many of them are priced very affordably. They sent me a few ideas to share with you . . .
Monday, January 7, 2013
2013 Top Ten VBS Countdown - #10 - Kingdom Rock - Group
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Top Ten VBS Reviews for 2013 Begin Tomorrow!
If you are wondering which VBS resources I'm reviewing this year, I'm going to list them here in ALPHABETICAL order - please keep in mind, this DOES NOT necessarily reflect the order of my Top Ten. You will find VBS reviews over the coming three weeks for the following VBS resources -
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Only Two Days Until My Top Ten VBS for 2013 Countdown - How Do I Determine My Top Pick?
Friday, January 4, 2013
Just Three Days to Go Until My 2013 VBS Reviews!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
VBS Settings? Setting Top Pick for 2013 . . .
Free "Snowy" Lesson for Children . . . Whiter Than Snow! re-run
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
2012′s Blessings?
Can you believe it? 2012 is part of the history books. As 2013 begins it can be very easy to be so focused on the things we are planning for 2013 we forget to take time to thank God for the many blessings – big and small – He sent our way in 2012. So, as 2013 begins, let’s take some time to remember the blessings we experienced personally and in our ministries throughout 2012. Consider the following -
What Would Your "Ideal" VBS Look Like?
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
A Look Back at VBS 2012 . . .
Look Forward to 2013!
- What are some of the goals you have for your own walk with God?
- What are some of your goals you have for your family?
- What are some of your goals for your ministry?
Take some time today to consider these questions because they all connect. The relationship you have with God will determine and greatly effect the relationship with your family which will effect the relationship with your ministry. Consider making this your prayer for 2013 -
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