3- DAY Journey to Egypt

JOURNEY TO EGYPT ASSEMPLY TIME

(40 minutes)
Drama: Joseph’s In BIG Trouble
Tomb Treasures (sandbox, Plastic prizes)
Egyptian Music (DVD)
Prayer
Introductions of stations, workers, ect

FIVE ANCIECT EGYPT MARKETS(25 minutes each)

1. Pyramid Snack Market
a. Sand Domes (graham cracker
cupcakes)
b. Marbled Pillars (string cheese and
yellow strips form spray can)
c.Egyptian Dyed wool (cotton candy)
d. Red Sea Fish (strawberry jello and
orange fish crackers)
2. Ancient Craft Market
a. Camel Silhouettes
b. 3-D Sand Domes
c.Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
d. Egyptian Mask
 3. Egyptian Music
4. City of Tent - Egyptian Lessons
5. Egyptian Games
a. Return of the Mummy (wrap
one team member using cloths,
tissue paper, or crepe paper)
First team finished wins.
b. Pyramid Obstacle Course
(tricycle through orange cones)
c. Ancient Egypt Bingo (See print
out online_ use questions from
drama each day.
Props, Attire, Lessons, Drama all in separate files under Journey into
Egypt theme on Scribd.
Dear VBS Worker,

Thank you for making a difference through VBS 2010!

Vacation Bible School is always a highlight of our church year. It is a time for us to enjoy the
children of our church, but also to reach out in our community to other children and their
families. New prospects can be discovered for our church through VBS than through any
other short-term program. Thank you for your gift of time, effort, and energy in being a part
of this effort to reach our community for Christ.

The purpose of this handbook is to help you to be a more informed and effective VBS worker
this year. We have tried to include all significant information concerning this year's VBS. If
you notice something that is incorrect or think of something that should be added, please let
me know.

The two most important things you can do to insure the success of our VBS is prayer and
planning. Please let me know if I can be of any help to you as you prepare. You should
know by now what your responsibilities will be. If there are any questions, please get in touch
with me. If you need any special materials, resources, or help in any way, please let me
know. I am planning to remain available to you as much as possible before and during the
week of VBS to help you do your job. My responsibility during VBS is mainly to make your
job as easy as possible.

Our VBS is designed for children from ages four through completion of sixth grade. Age-
Group departments are organized as follows: If any youth come older that this age group that
is fine. We will not discourage them from coming.

We have a weekend of hard work ahead of us. But it will be a weekend of service to our
Lord, which He has promised to bless; and it will be a time that touches lives of hundreds of
children and make a real difference in their lives for all eternity. Think of it as an opportunity,
and rely on God for the strength you will need. Thanks again for allowing God to work
through you in ministering the love of Jesus to others.

God Bless,

VBS Director
 WHAT’S NEW FOR VBS
The rotational schedule and approach will be the format in this year’s VBS. Here’s a
quick overview; it will be very important for you to attend the next training session to
get the full picture. Our stations will be called “Markets” due to the nature of our topic.

THEME
This year’s Journey in to Egypt will be integrated into every area of VBS,
from the publicity through the worship service and the rotation stations.
Every activity the children are part of during the day will reflect the
theme and the day’s Bible message.

SCHEDULE AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

We will have designated workers for bible/missions, music, crafts,
refreshments, and recreation, who will be prepared to do the same set
of activities for all children. Opening will take place in the Worship
session with opening remarks, music, drama, and offering, but the
department workers will accompany their children to each activity center
in 30-minute cycles. Parents may pick up their children in the sanctuary.
Please sit with the children during assembly.

WORSHIP
The worship session in the Worship-Activities Center (sanctuary) at the
beginning of the day will be contemporary DVD music. Children should
go directly to their places (assigned pew) when they arrive following
their registration. Three students will present the flags and Bible. We
will say the pledges. We will close in the sanctuary each day.

SATURDAY HOTDOG LUNCH

Our schedule will allow us to provide the kids and adults lunch following
the Saturday service. Our snack station volunteers will help prepare a
simple lunch of hotdogs, chips, cookies, and drink.

SUNDAY

Carry In dinner for everyone along with a Fill-A-Pew Contest..

 Mission Statement
WHAT IS CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
S – SHARE
Share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the children of our church and community.

“So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones
perish.” - Matthew 18:14

T – TEAM
Team with parents in helping children develop spiritually and socially in portraying
Christian character daily.

“You shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and
when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up.”
Deuteronomy 11:19

A – ADVANCE
Advance children in Christian growth through reading the Bible and praying on a
regular basis.

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be
the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”- 2 Peter 3:18

R – REACH
Reach other children with the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and through
discipleship and example.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit...” - Matthew 28:19

S – SERVE
Serve other children in schools and community by inviting them to church and sharing
the excitement of what they are learning and doing in church.

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God.” - 1 Peter 4:10
 VBS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY
SATURDAY
Time Grade PK&K Grade 1&2 Grade 3&4 Grade 5&6
Time Grade PK&K Grade 1&2 Grade 3&4 Grade 5&6
6:00 Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area
10:00 Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area
6:45 Music Tent Meet Snacks/Rec Craft
10:45 Music Tent Meet Snacks/Rec Craft
7:15 Snacks/Rec Craft Tent Meet Music
11:15 Snacks/Rec Craft Tent Meet Music
7:45 Tent Meet Music Craft Snacks/Rec
11:45 Tent Meet Music Craft Snacks/Rec
8:15 Craft Snacks/Rec Music Tent Meet
12:15 Craft Snacks/Rec Music Tent Meet
8:45 Closing Assembly in Sanctuary
12:45 Closing Assembly in Sanctuary
9:00 Pickup Time
1:00 Pickup Time
FRIDAY
Time Grade PK&K Grade 1&2 Grade 3&4 Grade 5&6
6:00 Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area Worship Area
6:45 Music Tent Meet Snacks/Rec Craft
7:15 Snacks/Rec Craft Tent Meet Music
7:45 Tent Meet Music Craft Snacks/Rec
8:15 Craft Snacks/Rec Music Tent Meet
8:45 Closing Assembly in Sanctuary
9:00 Pickup Time

SUNDAY
Time Grade PK&K Grade 1&2 Grade 3&4 Grade 5&6
10:00 Program Program Program
Recognition Recognition Recognition
Awards Awards Awards
Special Guest Special Guest Special Guest Speaker
Speaker Speaker

12:00 Carry In Dinner

2008 VBS LEADERS

Worship
POSITIONS NAME ROOM TELEPH
ONE
VBS Director
Registration
 Refreshments

Music Market Leader

Craft Market Leader

Recreation Market Leader

Mission Market Leader

Sound System
 REGISTRATION CENTER

1. A table will be set up for you in the foyer. The word “

Registration” will be taped to the table.
2. VBS registration cards will be provided for every child and
parents to complete. If they have already registered, check
them off on your attendance sheet.
3. The grade is the last year they attended school. For example: if
they just completed 2nd grade then they are considered 2nd
grade for VBS.
4. We will need to have all addresses completed and a telephone
number to reach the parent – if you could check to be sure they
completed this information for our records.
5. Please arrive 30 minutes early each day for registration. This
way we can begin on time having the kids in the sanctuary
seated.
6. Keep record of who brings different visitors. You will need to
ask them when they arrive. There will be only 3 top winners for
whoever brings the most guest. A guest can only be counted
one time the whole VBS. The three (3) winners get to go to
Chunky Cheese.
7. The offering will be taken on Sunday only. We will have a
march around with music and the girls and ladies offering will
go in one plate, and men and boys in another plate. The plates
will be marked – BOYS and GIRLS. The winners of who gives
the most will get to soak the pastor. This money will need
counted right away as this will be announced following the
guest speaker. This offering goes for our missionaries.
8. The winners of the offering for our missionaries (boys or girls).
Please write out the total from each group.
9. The 3 top winners who brought the most visitors. Please list
how many they brought.
 GENERAL INFORMATION
WORSHIP SERVICE
Each day (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) the children will assemble in the
Church Sanctuary for a time of worship and celebration. On Sunday, they will
meet downstairs for music practice for the Worship service. Children should
go directly to their seats in the church upon arrival; a pew will be designated
for the various age groups. Workers need to sit with the children at all times.
Please plan to walk with them to their designated station following this
opening. Those who are walking the children back and forth to their stations
and are responsible for this. Other workers will need to be there for keeping
order and may leave to go to their stations before the children leave. Worship
time will consist of prayer, offering, music, drama (Bible message - theme
related) and pledges. We will close each day in the sanctuary.

OFFERING
One of the opportunities of VBS is teaching about stewardship and missions.
We will have a contest between the boys and the girls. The offering will be
announced on Sunday. This offering will be sent to our missionaries.

REGISTRATION
We will attempt to pre-enroll as many children as possible through our Sunday
school, telephone, or home visitation. We will need as many workers as
possible involved in promotion by distributing flyers in the community so we
can publicize our VBS. We will have an enrollment center set up in the church
foyer for registration each day as well.

RECORDS
Accurate records are essential to quality follow-up with the children who
attend VBS and their families. Please get a registration card filled out
completely for everyone who attends. Registration cards will be
provided.

VBS FILL-A-PEW DAY

Families of children enrolled in the VBS will be invited to the Fill-A-Pew
Day on Sunday morning at 10:300 a.m. Invite someone to share the
results of our Children’s VBS, and to hear our guest speaker. VBS Fill-A-
Pew Day will begin with the Worship Celebration. A special guest speaker
will be here for the children and their families. The children will present
the songs they have been learning.

We will have a VBS picnic following the Worship Service to allow the
parents to meet the workers, and for friends to get better acquainted. We
will serve a potluck dinner of two dishes and a drink from all families
possible. We will try to show slides of our VBS during this service if
possible.
 SOLVING DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS

Prevent Problems by Being Prepared

• Your lesson prayerfully prepared
• The room ready
• Supplies

Deal with Problems that Arise by

• Be fair
• Be courtesy.
• Some will be restless – expect it.
• Show no favoritism
• Be firm and keep your word.
• Model Christ in your attitude.
• They have a soul
• Praise good behavior

Steer Clear of
• Debate with kids
• Use kind words with no sarcasm or put downs
• Talk to a child acting up alone
• Impatience or a tolerance in your attitude
Pledge to the United States Flag:
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of
America, and to the Republic
for which it stands, one Nation
under God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all.

Pledge to the Christian Flag

I pledge allegiance to the
Christian flag, and to the Savior
for whose kingdom it stands,
one brotherhood uniting all
Christians in service and love.

Pledge to the Bible

I pledge allegiance to the Bible,
God’s Holy Word, I will make it
a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path, I will hide
its words in my heart that I
may not sin against God.
 The ABC Prayer for salvation
Admit you are a sinner Romans 3:23 For all have
sinned, and come short of the glory of God

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to

forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.

Believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Song and

accept His perfect Gift of forgiveness after you
have confessed your sins and repented.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.

Confess you faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of

your life. Thank Him for saving you and bring
into the Family of God.
Romans 10:9-10, 13 That if thou shalt confess with thy
mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For
with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with
the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever
shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
 Parent Letter
2010 VBS Vacation Bible School
(YOUR) Church

August 2, 2010

Dear Parents,

We would like to take this opportunity and say thank you for allowing us the privilege of
working with your children this year. “Journey in to Egypt VBS 2010” is our theme
and the kids have been having a blast learning about Forgiving and Serving Others.
Of all the things we do for our children, giving them opportunity to learn about Jesus
and His eternal hope is tops.

This year we have had some incredible times with the kids beginning with our Thursday
night kickoff. The church was ablaze with activity as the kids learned Egyptian songs,
ate cool snacks, participated in crafts and tent meetings, and heard the amazing facts
about God’s Word interwoven with drama.

We invite you, your child/children, and friends to join us on Sunday, August 3, for our
Vacation Bible School program. The children need to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for practice.
Adults may join in the fellowship room for coffee and donuts. The morning Worship will
begin at 10:00 a.m. for families and friends in the sanctuary. We have a contest going
of for the top three who bring the most guest during VBS– a Chuck E Cheese trip.

We will have Remy & Friends, Guest Speakers and Dinner immediately following the
service to celebrate this final day of VBS. We will be taking a VBS mission offering
during the service and the children need your help to support their offerings. The
winners between the boys and girls get to water blast the Pastor after dinner. Please
make time for this final exciting day. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for the
program.

Blessings,

VBS Director