In today’s video Vacation Bible School tip (at the bottom of the post), I share 4 criteria to keep in mind as you plan your Vacation Bible School crafts. In a few short words, “think: variety!” You can read the … Continue reading
Last Sabbath, I was enjoying a conversation with my friend Linda about children’s ministry. She had been thinking about Vacation Bible School and considering some other ways her fairly small church could effectively reach out to the children in the … Continue reading
As you plan your Vacation Bible School, you’re certain to have lots of great ideas that you would like to do with the children. But there is only so much time in the day at VBS! In this video Vacation … Continue reading
Today, I would like to share some of my favorite first Bible memory verses for children with you. These are all quoted from the King James Version of the Bible. If you are very diligent, you could probably teach your … Continue reading
Teaching young children memory verses is very rewarding for both us and them! I firmly believe that it is never too early for a child to benefit from God’s Word. From the time they are babies, we can read to … Continue reading
Have you considered that Vacation Bible School should be holy? I have a burden on my heart for the children in this world–I am guessing you do, too. We put on children’s ministry programs, like Vacation Bible School, because we … Continue reading
It’s 2:00 in the morning and I’m still working on this report for tomorrow’s Science class. I’ve got to get it done–I really need that “A”! (Never mind that I’ve had six weeks to do the report, and I just … Continue reading
VBS outdoor games time is a great opportunity to have some fun while bonding with the children. As you plan your VBS outdoor games, beware! Don’t make these 3 mistakes. Mistake #1: Making your VBS outdoor games too complex Things … Continue reading
The other day, my eight-year old daughter was leading out in our family worship. She chose Genesis, chapter one, for her Bible reading. As she read, my heart went back to my childhood. There is something incredibly special about this … Continue reading
If I were to ask you, “What is the foundational part of Vacation Bible School?” what would you say? Bible studies are a very important part of Vacation Bible School. The whole point of the stories is to lead into … Continue reading
