VBS 2016 Children s Rotations Music/ Missions/ Crafts

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1 VBS 2016 Children s Rotations Music/ Missions/ Crafts Christina Argent christina_argent@hotmail.com Purpose Statement: This two-three hour plan is designed to train and equip leaders to conduct Lifeway s Submerged Music, Missions, and Crafts rotations using the leader guides. Resources to Collect, Prepare, and Copy: Resources to Collect: VBS 2016 Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD VBS 2016 Music Rotation and Musical CD VBS 2016 Decorating Made Easy with Clip Art CD (if available) VBS 2016 Worship Rally Guide (if available) VBS 2016 Tablecloth Themed related items for focal table i.e. sea creatures, coral Music Resources to Prepare: Cut apart the ABC cards one letter per conferee. Resources to Copy: ABC cards on card stock, if possible Resources to Collect: VBS 2016 Mission Rotation Leader Guide United States Map World Map 1 bag of small shells (enough for 1 shell per conferee) Dive bag for activity 2 pipe cleaners (or any prop will work) Missions Resources to Prepare: Laminate Insert Items in the Leader Guide Cut apart Porthole Prayers Put together a Tide You Over Pack mission project example Day 2 Dive Bag materials Resources to Copy: Dive Cards (Insert item 3) Porthole Prayers (Insert item 6) Name that Fish (Insert item 7)

2 Resources to Collect: VBS 2016 Craft Rotations Leader Guide Craft supplies using the everyday craft items. (Non craft pack options) Crafts Resources to Prepare: Samples of all 15 daily craft options and the 3-5 day project Signs identifying the crafts for each session Print each day's elements (VBS 2016 Crafts Rotation Leader Guide 1st page of each day) and Bible study synopsis (VBS 2016 Crafts Rotation Leader Guide page 3) on large circles: o Day o Title o Today's Point o Bible Story o Christ Connection Make 25 tape rolls. Resources to Copy: Six Step VBS planning template Craft templates Focus Wall Description: Deep Sea Music: Display the Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD. Gather under the sea items such as sea creatures, coral formations. Consider using a VBS 2016 Tablecloth. Consider displaying a copy of the Decorating Made Easy and Worship Rally materials, if available. Display the different craft options for each conferee to see. Deep Sea Missions: Display the Missions Leader Guide with DVD. Hang the USA and world maps where you can show the locations of the missionaries. Use under the sea decorations. Deep Sea Crafts: Display the Crafts Leader Guide. Display all 15 plus 3-5 day craft examples with labels for conferees to see. Room Set-Up Description: Arrange chairs and tables in a large semi-circle facing the focal wall. Place a theme-related die cut in each chair. Place a long table near the focal wall. Cover the table with VBS 2016 Tablecloths or similar cloth. Arrange the Leader Guides, maps, and crafts on the table with a small sign identifying the crafts for each session. Place the bubbles, fish, octopus legs, starfish, and seashells printed with each day s elements under the chairs. Place the tape rolls near the focal wall (or you can use Velcro)

3 Decoration Suggestions: Deep Sea Music/ Missions/ Crafts: Create the atmosphere of being under the sea with VBS 2016 Door Curtain, or light and dark blue crepe paper, draped from the wall or ceiling to look like water. Or twist light and dark green crepe paper from the floor part way up the wall to look like sea grass. Add sea creatures, coral, formations or other under the sea items. Consider some of the recommendations found in the Leader Rotation Manuals Audio Visual Needs: DVD player and TV or computer and projector Cables to connect DVD player or computer Portable speakers Large screen (a light colored wall or sheet will also work) CD player or computer Teaching Steps: Welcome: Play "Submerged" as the conferees arrive. Invite participants to explore the Deep Sea Rotations room, take pictures and make notes. Ask the conferees to think of an interesting personal fact about themselves that is not obvious from the outward appearance. Encourage each to write a fact on the theme-related die cuts. Collect the facts and read several, allowing the group to guess who has written each one. Point out that this year VBS is all about taking a deeper look and finding truth below the surface. 1. Prepare for Leading VBS Overview of materials o Online resources o Music Rotation Leader Guide o Missions Rotation Leader Guide o Crafts Rotation Leader Guide 2. Presentation Overview o Music: Say: The Music Rotation Leader Guide with DVD provides a What You Need to Know regarding the Bible story the divers will hear in the Observation Station. It is important that dive instructors connect each day s biblical content with the song of the day. The music guide provides the step-by-step material needed to teach the music and choreography for each lesson. The DVD comes with the leader guide and it has instructions for choreography, performance videos, and lyrics. o Missions: The Missions Rotation Leader Guide with DVD provides information about what the children are learning in Bible study and how to connect that with the missionaries we will be learning about.

4 o Crafts: Explain that craft teachers, like all teachers in VBS are really Bible study teachers. The crafts we lead are designed to reinforce the Biblical truth presented each day. Point out that the Bible Story Title, Today's Point, and Connection Points, are found in the leader guide on the first page of each day, and that the Bible story synopsis can be found on page 3. Call attention to the Sharing the Gospel with Kids inside the front cover of the leader guide. Briefly highlight the information on the page. Talk about the importance of being ready to help any child who might be ready to make a commitment to Christ. Day 1: Jesus Saw Zacchaeus o Day 1 at a glance Bible Story- Luke 19:1-10 Today s Point- Jesus knows who I really am. Christ Connection- Jesus taught people that the kingdom of God had come and that salvation is available for all. (Today s participant review) o Day 1 Introduction- The first day of VBS focuses on Zacchaeus and how he wanted to see Jesus so he climbed up into the tree to catch a glimpse. Jesus saw him and called him by name and told Zacchaeus that he was going to his house today. Zacchaeus repented and Jesus said that salvation had come to his house today. Does anyone have a bubble under their seat? Have participant read off the Christ connection and then put it on the Bible review display board. Go over the other review points on the display board. o Day 1 Music- Teach divers how to make the two-handed push motion. Explain that this will be used throughout the song today. Play the Day 1 You Know Me introduction video with music. o Day 1 Missions- Introduce the two missionary families, the Dye family and DJ. Show the Day 1 video for both families. Introduce the missions project by sharing a completed Tide You Over Pack. Allow conferees to share other mission projects their church is going to do or has done. o Day 1 Crafts Show and explain how to make the three crafts for Day 1 Search & Rescue Wobble Diver Climbing Zacchaeus Submarine Coin Collector Show the Welcome section of the leader guide and how it helps leaders to relate each craft to the day s Bible story. Day 2: Jesus Saw the Woman at the Well o Day 2 at a glance Bible Story- John 4:1-42 (today s participant review) Today s Point- Jesus knows my worth.

5 Christ Connection- Jesus taught people that the kingdom of God had come and that salvation is available to all. o Day 2 Introduction- Does anyone have an octopus with today s Bible story points on it? Have the participant read off the Bible story points and add it to the display board. Go over the other review points for the day. o Day 2 Music- Today s song is Remarkably Made. What do you think remarkably made means? Wait for responses. Remarkable means wonderful, amazing, outstanding. God made each person this way. Today has a special bonus verse: Psalm 139:14 I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Play the Day 2 instruction video. o Day 2 Missions- Play From the Dive Bag for Day 2. Form 2 teams (or for a large group you can show the card on the screen). Explain that you will pull a clue from the bag. Team 1 will have 30 seconds to try and name a fish that relates to the clue. If they guess correctly, they receive a point, it not the other team may try to guess for the point. Use a stopwatch to time the teams. Play until all clues have been given. Tell the participants that in today s videos (or stories) they will learn about many different types of people and how Jesus values them all. Give the missions update for both families o Day 2 Crafts Show and explain how to make the three crafts for Day 2 Fishy Freezer Pop Holder Below the Surface Viewer Porthole Scripture Book Show the Dive Tips section of the leader guide and the helpful hints it offers. Day 3: Jesus Saw Nicodemus o Day 3 at a glance Bible Story- John 3:1-21; 19:38-42 Today s Point- Jesus knows I need a Savior. (today s participant review) Christ Connection- Jesus taught people that the kingdom of God had come and that salvation is available to all. o Day 3 Introduction- Today we learn what Jesus saw in Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a Pharisee who realized that the things Jesus was doing was impossible unless God was with Him. o Day 3 Music- Tell divers that today s song is the ABCs. Show a letter A. Ask if anyone knows what A stands for in the song (Admit to God that you are a sinner and repent). Show a letter B and ask what it stands for. (Believe that Jesus is the

6 Son of God). Repeat with C. (Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord). Randomly distribute the prepared ABC letter cards. Say: When I say, Go, move to find two other divers with the same letter. Go! Allow divers to scramble to form groups of three. Tell divers: Talk with your group about what your letter means in the song, Play the song as background as the divers talk. Stop the music and call for attention. Say: Now when I say, Go, move to find two people with letters different from you. Go! After divers form groups, say: Tell your group what your letter means. Ask divers to return to their seats. Introduce ABC Submarine. In the chorus we will sing, We all need a friend. I want you to (assign motions) do high five, fist bump, handshake. Ask: Who is the friend in the song? (Jesus) Explain that the song is about Jesus and everyone needs to hear about Him and His love. Slowly demonstrate and explain the motions for the ABCs. A: Admit to God: Look up to the right, extend arm up toward where you are looking; bring hand to lightly touch left shoulder; extend arm back to former position. That you re a sinner and repent: Cross arms in front of chest and bow head; lift head and move hands with palms together in prayer position. B: Believe that Jesus is the: Look up to the left; extend arm up toward where you are looking; bring hand to lightly touch right shoulder; extend arm back to former position. Son of God: Hold arms in front of body, palms up and bent elbows near the body. Heaven sent: Lean back as you bring both hands up to face; straighten up and bring hands back to former position. C: Confess your faith: Look up to the right and push both hands up to the right (palms out); repeat looking up to the left. In Jesus Christ: Sweep right arm down, up to the right and over head; sweep left arm down, up to the left and over head. As Savior and Lord: Drop arms to sides; move both arms forward (palms out) to above head; turn hands over (palms out) and move arms back to sides. Play the ABC Submarine performance video from the Music DVD. Help divers with the motions. Remember to sing and do motions with the divers. o Day 3 Missions- Say- one of the activities for the students to do in Day 3 missions is play Pass the Present. This is an over under relay game. Have one participant read the verse John 6:47 and another read John 17:3. Ask: Based on these two verses, what gift do we receive when we believe in Jesus? (eternal life) All of our missionaries want to help people know about Jesus and the gift He came to give them. o Day 3 Crafts- Show and explain how to make the three crafts for Day 3 Ocean Glow Light Submerged Periscope Seashell Cross

7 Show the Kids Said section of the leader guide and how it could help you choose between crafts for different age groups. Day 4: Jesus Saw a Blind Man o Day 4 at a glance Bible Story- John 9 Today s Point- Jesus knows my purpose. Christ Connection- Jesus taught that the kingdom of God had come and that salvation is available to all. o Day 4 Introduction- Jesus and His disciples passes a man who had been blind since birth. The disciples asked, Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus explained that the man was not born blind because of sin, but because his healing would bring glory to God. People saw the blind man s limitations but Jesus saw his purpose. o Day 4 Music- Say: When we are excited about something we want to tell everyone about it. This song is about the joy and excitement we feel when we trust God. It s about the joy bubbling up inside of us. Invite divers to stand and teach the words and movements to the bubblin up portion of the song. Play the Bubblin Up introduction video with music from the Music DVD. Help divers with the motions. Remember divers follow their diving Instructors so be sure to sing and do motions with the divers. o Day 4 Missions- Play Two Sticks? (Instead of sticks, you can use any prop, we are going to use pipe cleaners) Share the updates for both missionary families. Point out that although each person had the same prop, no two people used them the same way. Sometimes we need to look below the surface to utilize the resources we have to reach others for Jesus. o Day 4 Crafts- Show and explain how to make the three crafts for Day 4 Submersible Cache Holder Dive Compass Deep Sea Comfort Pack Day 5: Jesus Saw the Children o Day 5 at a glance Bible Story- Mark 10:13-16 Today s Point- Jesus Loves and accepts me. Christ Connection- Jesus taught people that the kingdom of God had come and that salvation is available to all. o Day 5 Introduction- Parents brought their children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to turn them away. Jesus told his disciples to allow the children to come to Him. Jesus

8 explained that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who welcome it with child-like acceptance. Jesus loved and accepted children. o Day 5 Music- Say: Learning about Jesus and becoming a Christian is the beginning. The song for Day 5 says that we should go deeper still. That means that we can continue to learn about God and Jesus. God wants people to get to know more and more about Him, to go deeper in their understanding. Play the Deeper Still introduction video with music from the Music DVD. Lead the divers to sing along. Be sure to help them with the motions. o Day 5 Missions- Show the Day 5 missions video for both missionaries. Give each conferee a Porthole Prayer Reminder for Day 5. Pray for the Dye family, DJ, Aunt Helen, and Uncle Donald to continue to find the truth below the surface. o Day 5 Crafts- Show and explain how to make the three crafts for Day 5 Octopus Scripture Holder Porthole Picture Frame Treasure Chest Note Pad Show and explain how to make the three crafts for the Three-Five Day craft option Ocean Spray T-shirts 3. Practice Divide the conferees into missions, crafts, and music groups. Explain: With the others in your rotation group, go through the Six-Steps to VBS for Rotation Leaders. Have each group choose a day (or more than one) to prepare/ plan using the Six Step model. They can use the handout to record how they need to prepare for their rotation. 4. Review Note that the Leader Guides have additional tips and suggestions in the margins. Helpful articles are included to guide teachers in leading children to Christ, conducting VBS, and decorating the rotation stations. Point out the decorating suggestions in the different leader guides. Invite participants to share their own ideas and suggestions. There are also fabulous helps on the Lifeway VBS website. Display the website, click on the Rotations tab and then Music. Walk conferees through the page and then show the decorating tips video if time. Allow conferees to ask questions regarding the rotations for VBS Entertain ideas and suggestions for structuring the session for churches with a scaled-back or extended schedule.

9 5. Closing Say: This year s motto is Jesus sees. Jesus knows. Jesus saves. You are helping kids learn to see themselves and others as Jesus sees them. You are also helping them to understand the need to go deeper in their understanding of Jesus. Show Scripture Verse on Music DVD and ask Divers to say it with you. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way. Psalm 139: Say: It is time for our Deep Sea Adventure to end. Will you please make a circle around the room? o Begin passing out the shells. o Say: Just as each of these shells are wonderfully unique and fashioned by God, so are each of you. We all have testimonies and stories to tell of how Jesus has changed us and has held us during times when we thought we could not stay afloat. But we are each standing here today because Christ was there to keep us safe and secure in His strong arms. o Say: My prayer for you is that you will rely on Christ as you prepare for VBS this year. May you know His love and that I will be praying for you. o Make your way toward the exit door to close the circle and ask a conferee to close in prayer. o Say goodbye to each conferee and wish them a safe voyage Helpful Resources: Lifeway VBS Blog Missouri Baptist Convention VBS

10 Step 1: Prepare your heart Six Step VBS for Rotation Leaders Step 3: Plan Step 2: Get the facts Step 4: Gather and prepare Step 5: Teach Step 6: Continue the connection

VBS 2016 Sharing the Gospel With Kids

VBS 2016 Sharing the Gospel With Kids Purpose Statement (12 pt) This 45 minute plan is designed to train and equip leaders to share the Gospel with the kids who will attend VBS. Resources to Collect, Prepare,