VBS 2021 - Elementary School Journal

Training Guide for: _____________________________________________________________

This guide is a very important part of your training to

As a warrior in training, you will record important information, gather special armor and learn how to HOLD YOUR POSITION!

“...In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present or the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:37-39

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Warriors in Training My team:_____________________________ Teammates:

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My leader’s name is:

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JESUS is

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The Belt of Truth is given to me so that I will __________________ what is true.

A Warrior needs God’s __________________ to stand firm and hold fast.

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Jesus is THE ROCK where I, ____________________, can stand firm and hold fast!

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Color by Number!

Color all the rocks with a (1) one color, color all the rocks with a (2) a different color and all the rocks with a (3) a different color from the 1’s and 2’s.

* Write your name in the blank above the rock. * Do you see the message hidden in the rock?

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“There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.“ 1 Samuel 2:2

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...when all other ground is sinking sand.

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.

And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Mathew 7:24-27

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JESUS is

Sin ____________________________ my heart.

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The Breastplate of Righteousness ___________________ me.

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My sin separates me

from God.

The righteousness of God’s children comes from Jesus.

Jesus covers my sin so I, ________________________________, can be AT ONE with Him.

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Follow the maze to find your treasure.

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“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114

Draw a picture of a place you feel safe and loved, a place where you belong.

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I stand firm and hold fast when I remember Jesus is my ___________________.

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“When we run away from God, we run away from everything that makes us alive and free. We run away from our own happiness. We leave our place where we belong.”

“Thoughts That Make My Heart Sing“ - Sally Lloyd Jones.

God is merciful to me. He wants me where I _____________________.

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Match the ways you can stand firm & hold fast so that you won’t fall .

Stand Firm

Fall Down

Listen to the world

Be right with God Put on the armor daily

Reject God Remember you belong to God

Choose my own way

Listen to God through His Word

Love myself more than God

Love God & treasure what He loves

Be separated from God

Choose God’s way

Treasure my stuff

I, _________________________, want to be a warrior that stands firm, holds fast, and follows Jesus.

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When a warrior carries his Shield of Faith he is covered.

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JESUS is Dear Jesus, You are VICTORIOUS! There is nothing that can separate me from Your love!

Help me to stand firm, hold fast, and follow You! Please give me victory over….

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.

Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

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LIST or DRAW some of your favorite memories from BOOTCAMP this week.

1. What are your new favorite worship songs? ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is something new you learned about our God this week? _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

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Jesus is God! God is in charge!

Warriors honor God. Warriors stand firm and hold fast for truth.

God is always right!

Warriors honor God and know what He says is right.

God created you for Himself!

Warriors live to glorify God. Warriors follow Jesus.

God is with us!

Warriors know they are never alone.

God always wins!

Warriors celebrate God’s victory.

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The Whole Armor of God “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.“ “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.“ “To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.”

Ephesians 6:10-18

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