Christian Formation
Diocese
of
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Christian Formation
Topic: Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
The following
items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach An
Introduction to Godly Play Theory Curriculum: |
Notebook – Episcopal Teacher, Center for the
Ministry of Teaching, Virginia Theological Seminary This notebook contains a variety of materials gleaned from the Episcopal Teacher and other sources on
Vacation Bible School curriculums. The sections are “About VBS”, “Reviews of
VBS programs” and “Catalogs”. If you
are thinking about holding a VBS program this summer or in the future, this
notebook will help you see what sort of things to look for in your program. Older Materials, no longer
available, but the leader guides give the information about what is needed
for each lesson and could be used with a bit of creativity. Bible Times,
B.C. - A ten lesson program designed primarily for VBS, but adaptable; Old
Testament emphasis; Theme: "Highlights from Hebrew Scriptures and
Holidays"; each lesson includes teacher background, story, activities,
games, crafts, and holiday activities (w/explanations of unfamiliar terms); Also
available are student books: For 3-6
yrs, and 7-11 yrs. Jesus Is Giving
a Party and We're All Invited A 5 lesson VBS; New Testament emphasis; set up by chapters, not
lessons; Chapters: "What you need for planning", What you need for
teaching", What you need for storytelling", What you need for Arts,
Crafts, and Games, "Everything else you need". Student books: For
3-6 yrs, and 7-11yrs God’s Brave
People; the Storyteller Series – Cooperative Publication Assoc, St Louis
MO; 1995 Complete leader guide Discovery Center
VBS – Lisa Nelms, St James Episcopal Church, Dallas TX; 2005 The Discovery
Center idea was developed for a Christian Formation conference in Chicago IL
in 2002; it involves a variety of “hands-on” centers with activities that
change each day. This was adapted for a VBS format and is material that can
be used very creatively and adapted to any situation. For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact Coordinator, |