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Vacation Bible School ideas: Happy/Sad sticks
Happy/Sad sticks are one of the Vacation Bible School ideas I like to use at story-time. As you are considering Vacation Bible School ideas, you certainly want to think of some ways to keep the...
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Where do you find your identity?
Identity: What makes you special? What makes you you? It’s time for Five Minute Friday! Today’s topic is “Identity”. Ready? Go: Where do you find your identity? What makes you you? All over the online...
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Teaching children Bible–giving Bible studies
Part of teaching children Bible is showing them how to use the many helps available for their Bible studies. If I were to ask you, “What is the foundational part of Vacation Bible School?” what would...
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Faithful undershepherds: a lesson from Jeremiah
“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.” But who wants to admit they are at fault? The book of Jeremiah is one of those Bible books that we, as...
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How to take small steps to a great Vacation Bible School
A great Vacation Bible School may seem like an insurmountable mountain in the distance–but small steps and prayer will get you there! It’s 2:00 in the morning and I’m still working on this report for...
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Thou shalt keep Vacation Bible School holy
Thou shalt keep Vacation Bible School holy. Lead the children’s eyes from the things of the world, up to the wonders of God! Have you considered that Vacation Bible School should be holy? I have a...
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7 Vacation Bible School activities you’ll want to include in your VBS
As you plan your VBS, plan to include these 7 Vacation Bible School activities! As you plan your Vacation Bible School, you’re certain to have lots of great ideas that you would like to do with the...
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Should children’s ministry segregate families?
Should children’s ministry segregate families? Last Sabbath, I was enjoying a conversation with my friend Linda about children’s ministry. She had been thinking about Vacation Bible School and...
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Empower the children! (part 1 of 2)
In our Vacation Bible Schools, we are simply under-teachers. Jesus is the Master Teacher. He empowers us so that we can empower the children. Who is the teacher at your Vacation Bible School? Who is...
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Empower the children! (part 2 of 2)
Empower the children! Whether your name is familiar in Christian circles worldwide – or just in your little, out-of-the-way town — the secret is the same. Our loving Heavenly Father has promised us a...
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Printable, fill-in VBS flyer
Print out and fold for a fun VBS flyer that can be handed out door-to-door as an invitation to Vacation Bible School. At the suggestion of one of my subscribers, today I have a “generic” VBS flyer that...
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5 Age-specific VBS memory verse tips
Teaching VBS memory verses effectively for the different age groups just takes a little forethought. At Vacation Bible School, one of our highest goals is to write the Living Word of God on the...
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