Monthly Archives: June 2018

Group VBS 2019 Basics: ROAR!

Group VBS 2019 Basics: ROAR!

Have you herd?! Group's Easy VBS 2019 theme is Roar: Life is Wild. God is good!  This African theme brings together the scenery of the Lion King with crucial biblical truths to form a fun, interactive, biblically-based VBS program.  (Yes, I'm still recovering from VBS 2018, but having a new program to brainstorm provides a mental escape as I lay here wiped out from our Shipwrecked adventure!) You can pre-order the Roar curriculum now, although typically they don't start shipping new VBS kits until December. Here are the Roar VBS basics: Station names Preschool:…Read more …
Shipwrecked Prep Party (aka the best way to get VBS decor ready!)

Shipwrecked Prep Party (aka the best way to get VBS decor ready!)

For the second year in a row, we have planned a VBS Prep Party.  This fun afternoon is a chance to get more families involved with VBS decorations and prep work.  Read on to see just how much we accomplish in one afternoon! Years ago (when I was a kid attending VBS and my parents were station leaders), most of the congregation would spend all day at church on the Sunday before VBS started.  They would spend hours and hours transforming the entire church into the VBS theme.  Over the years, involvement from…Read more …
Shipwrecked VBS – Master List of Imagination Station Craft Ideas

Shipwrecked VBS – Master List of Imagination Station Craft Ideas

Imagination Station is designed by Group for experiments and science-y gizmos.  However, this station can be used in a variety of ways.  Many churches use the Imagination Station time for crafts instead of gizmos (our church included).  I've compiled a master list of Shipwrecked VBS Imagination Station Craft Ideas below, sorted by day.  There are also ideas at the bottom that can be used for any day. If you decide to order the actual Group gizmos, read this article to see how you can get the gizmos at a discount! This post may…Read more …
DIY Activity Books – Shipwrecked VBS

DIY Activity Books – Shipwrecked VBS

Are you skipping Group's Logbooks?  Would you like a time-filler or an activity to have at the snack tables?  These DIY Activity Books are adorable and could be used anywhere during the week! This year's VBS theme is Shipwrecked {learn more about the theme here}.  The VBS kits are available now.  All of our VBS resources are designed to be used alongside any of the Group starter kits, although I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the ultimate version with digital. This post may contain affiliate links.  I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase…Read more …