prep party

Suncatcher Cross Craft

Suncatcher Cross Craft

This suncatcher cross is a great activity for kids (includes object lesson about being bold in your faith, for use with Rocky Railway VBS)!
Roar VBS Prep Party

Roar VBS Prep Party

For the third year in a row, we had a VBS Prep Party to prepare for Roar VBS. Read on to see just how much we accomplished in just two hours after church one Sunday!
VBS Director Series: How to Plan a VBS Prep Party

VBS Director Series: How to Plan a VBS Prep Party

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 kids and adults has dropped.  As I've talked to other VBS directors and church leaders, I've found that this is a common theme.  The lack of adult participation in decorating means that (in past years) the bulk of the decorating has fallen on…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 …