Cokesbury VBS Showcase Comparison Chart

SHOWCASE

2022

Compare options and choose the best VBS for your needs.

NEW Food Truck Party

Title

Champions in Life: Ready, Set, GO with GOD!

Discovery on Adventure Island

One Room VBS

Publisher

Cokesbury

Cokesbury

Abingdon Press

Abingdon Press

Description

Ready to cook up some fun? Food Truck Party VBS invites children of all ages to get on a roll with God as a parade of food trucks rolls into their neighborhood for the summer’s biggest party! This VBS invites children to pray as Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:11; “Give us this day our daily bread.” These words serve as a reminder that everything we have comes from God — and that it’s by turning to God in prayer that all of our daily needs are met.

From a whimsical lighthouse on an enchanted island, Explorers are guided by the Beacon the Puffin and the Lighthouse Keeper on a quest to find five mysterious Infinity Lanterns.

Using map coordinates from their Reference Book (the Bible), they discover clues to find the lanterns while learning how God’s light shines in the lives of familiar Bible characters from the Old and New Testament.

With Champions in Life, participants will find joy in knowing that Jesus makes each one a winner. We are competing in life in order to reach the goal of the high calling of Jesus Christ. Kids will activate and exercise faith and fun, be encouraged to set godly goals, be inspired to reach for the prize, and believe that Jesus makes them champions!

One Room VBS can be done with as few as two leaders and in just one room and is for ages 5–12. Each of the 5 sessions include Activities, Bible Story, Science, Active Learning Option, Recreation, Crafts, and Music. One Room VBS curriculum is easy for churches to customize! The One Room VBS Kit has all you need to begin your VBS!

Bible Stories

God Provides Manna and Quail (Exodus 16); Elijah, the Widow, and the Endless Oil (1 Kings 17:8-16); Daniel and Friends Eating the Good Stuff (Daniel 1); Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Plus (John 6:1-13); Jesus Cooks the Catch of the Day (John 21:1-17)

The Creation Story (Genesis 1:1-2:9); Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-20); Faith Through the Roof (Luke 5:17-26); The “Lost” Parables (Luke 15); Mary at the Tomb (John 20:1-18)

Get in the Race! (2 Samuel 18:19-32); Be Skillful, Be Caring! (1 Samuel 20:18-23, 35-41); Keep Your Eyes on Jesus! (Matthew 14:22-33); A Long Wait! ( John 5:2-17); Reach for the Goal! (Philippians 3:12-16)

Various Bible stories based on themes. www.cokesburyvbs.com/theme/one-roomvbs

Age Levels

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Adult

Ages 5–12

Starter Kit Prices

9781791018368. Ultimate Starter Kit (includes Digital Content): $224.99 (See One Room VBS for more)

9781791004460. Super Starter Kit: $189.99; 9781791004477. Kit Plus Digital: $224.99 (See One Room VBS for more)

9781501892363. Starter Kit: $89.99

9781791009748. Food Truck Party One Room VBS Kit: $89.99; 9781791009748. Discovery on Adventure Island One Room VBS Kit: $89.99; 9781791000073. Knights of North Castle One Room VBS Kit: $89.99; 9781791000400.

To Mars and Beyond One Room VBS Kit: $89.99

Complete Music CD with 10 songs, instrumental tracks, and PowerPoint® slides with lyrics for projection. Also available as MP3 download.

Complete Music CD with 12 songs, instrumental tracks, and PowerPoint® slides with lyrics for projection. Also includes a new arrangement of “Here I Am to Worship” and a new preschool song.

Complete Music CD with praise songs, traditional songs and hymns, and hiphop. Includes learning/teaching and accompaniment tracks.

Complete Music CDs include all VBS program songs with vocals and accompaniment tracks, along with PowerPoint files of lyrics for each song.

Bible Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, and Decorating/Publicity CD-ROM

Bible Story Adventure Video DVD, Music Video DVD, and Decorating/Publicity CD-ROM

Worship DVD with introduction video, music videos, and movement instructions/demos

Each kit includes Bible Adventure and Trivia Videos for each of the 5 stories included in the program.

Student Music

NEW: “Student Music Download Card” Includes all 10 songs.

Student Take-Home CD

Music CD

While supplies last, purchase Student TakeHome CDs, Student Music Download Cards, or tracks can be downloaded from Apple Music or Amazon Music.

Student Books

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (grades 1–2), Older Elementary (grades 3–6)

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (grades 1–2), Older Elementary (grades 3–6)

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (grades 1–3), Older Elementary (grades 4–6), Teen, and Adult

Younger Elementary Reproducible Fun Pages (grades 1–3), Older Elementary Reproducible Fun Pages (grades 4–6), Teen, and Adult

Leader Books

Director Guide, Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Elementary/One Room Leader, Bible Storyteller, Music Leader, Craft Leader, Science Leader, Assembly Leader, Recreation Leader, Decorating Guide, and Reflection Time.

Director Guide, Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Younger Elementary Classroom Leader, Older Elementary Classroom Leader, Bible Storyteller, Music Leader, Craft Leader, Science Leader, Assembly Leader, Recreation Leader, Decorating Guide, and Reflection Time, Mission Leader (download only), and Snack Leader (download only).

Director’s Manual, Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger & Older Elementary Bible Leaders, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Heritage/ Drama/Games Leader, Recipe Guide, and Outreach/Follow-up Leader are in the kit.

(Teen and Adult Leaders include Music CDs; sold separately.) Parent Empowerment Pages and Sunday School Guide for leaders.

Food Truck Party Elementary/One Room VBS Leader Guide; Discovery on Adventure Island One Room VBS Leader Guide; Knights of North Castle One Room VBS Leader Guide; To Mars and Beyond One Room VBS Leader Guide

Decorating Helps

Decorating Guide, Decorating Murals, Decorating Mobiles, Decorating Pack, Character Poster, Theme Posters, Promotional Posters, Theme Banners, Outdoor Banner, Iron-On Transfers, Aprons and Hats, Placemats, String Flags, Tablecloth, Stickers, Large Logo Poster, and more.

Decorating Guide, Decorating Mural, Theme Posters, Banners, Wall Covering, Storytelling Props, Treasure Map, Streamers, String Flags, Tablecloth, Adventure Map, Stickers, Paper Lantern Kit, Wall Torch, Palm Tree, Mobiles, Beacon the Puffin Stand-Up, and more.

Outdoor Banner, Promo Poster, Decorating and Publicity Poster Pak, Iron-ons, plus more decorating tips are in the Director’s Manual.

For all: Small Promotional Poster

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See CokesburyVBS.com for over 70 FREE resources including free custom registration for your church, planning tools, Personalized eCards, Special Needs Leader Guide, and much more!

Go to AbingdonPressVBS.com for FREE resources!

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Music in Kit

Video/ Multimedia Components

Spanish Other Notes

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VS22

NEW Spark Studios Created in Christ: Designed for God’s Purpose

God’s Wonder Lab: Jesus Does the Impossible

NEW Passport to Peace APG/MennoMedia

Concordia

NEW Claim Your Crown

Lifeway

R. H. Boyd

This interactive VBS curriculum explores five Bible stories that encourage children to listen to and learn from people who are different, notice the needs of others and seek to help, creatively work to keep everyone safe, and refuse to respond to conflict with violence. Children will learn 20 peacemaking strategies, giving them tools they need to follow Jesus’ way of peace.

Passport to Peace invites children to see every person as part of God’s family, and every interaction as an opportunity to make peace.

A science lab conducts experiments that explain how things are possible. In Jesus’ ministry, he did things that are impossible. His greatest miracle of all was dying on the cross and rising from the dead for our salvation. At God’s Wonder Lab, discover that Jesus does the impossible for us. The all-inclusive 2021 VBS Starter Kit includes materials for 6 rotational sites, sample crafts, and student essentials. It also provides music videos and scores, lesson and decorating posters, and access to the digital content center.

Get those creative juices flowing at Spark Studios where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. Whether kids are exploring their artistic side in the Bible Study Studio or Crafts Design Center, laying down a track at the Music Sound Stage, or bringing inventions to life at the Missions Workshop, they will learn, like King David, to use their talents to bring glory to God.

On this five-day biblical journey, VBS Adventurers™ will learn about leadership, purpose, and overcoming obstacles with God as their guide! Adventurers will learn that God has a purpose for everyone and discover how to be the kind of leader God wants them to be. All of God’s children are called to lead in one way or another, and VBS Adventurers™ will explore the ways God wants them to lead, so that they may rightly claim their crown!

Can We Talk? (Acts 8:26-40); Do You See What I See? (Matthew 25:31-46); I Have an Idea! (1 Samuel 25:1-35); Trouble in the Neighborhood (Genesis 26:12-33); The Road Less Traveled (Luke 10:25-37)

Jesus’ First Miracle (John 2:1–12); Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22–33); Jesus Gives Life (Mark 5:21–43); Jesus Appears to His Followers (Luke 24:36–49); Jesus Sends Paul (Acts 9:1–19)

God, The Creator (Acts 13:21-23; Psalm 104); God, the Designer (1 Samuel 16); Jesus, The King (Psalm 118:26; Acts 13:21-23; Matthew 21:1-11); Jesus, The Redeemer (Luke 23:1325,44–56; 24:1-12,36-49); Holy Spirit, The Helper (Acts 1:4-14; Acts 2)

A Model for Leadership (2 Timothy 2:5–9); Leadership in Crisis (Esther 4-6); Do the Right Thing (2 Kings 22–23); Leadership Through Praise (Exodus 15:20–21); From Bearing a Cross to Wearing a Crown (Philippians 2:5–11)

Early Childhood student books Pre-K and Elementary K-5

Ages 3–12

Babies—Adults, Special needs

Preschool-Adult

9781513809540 Starter Kit: $199.99

078777105327. Starter Kit: $169.99

9781087750859. Director’s Kit: $35.99; 9781087751658. Preschool Kit Age 3–Kindergarten: $104.99; 9781087751528. Kids Kit Grades 1–6: $104.99; 9781087751542. Multi-age Kit Preschool– Grade 6; Grades 1–6: $104.99; Starter Kits with Digital Leader Guides Add-on: $134.99

9781681678948. Introductory Kit: $129.99

USB drive with music, chord charts, PowerPoint slides for song lyrics and opening worship, teaching aids, logos, letter to families, etc.

Music Leader Guide with audio and music scores, Passalong CD/DVD sample (with Song Action Videos, Early Childhood Music, and Bible Challenge Memory Verse songs)

1 daily song, 5 total

Music CD

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Theme Promo Video, Song Action Videos, Skit Videos, Mission Project Videos, Decorating Videos, and Volunteer Videos

5 daily dramas; 5 choreography videos, one for each song; 5 lyric videos, one for each song

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Download bundle of 10 or Student music CD pack of 10

Passalong CD/DVD; Downloadable Music Card (each feature audio and video for God’s Wonder Lab songs)

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Music song book

Early childhood student book Peace Express and K-5 student book Peace Passport

Early Childhood Leaflets and Stickers (ages 3-5), Elementary Leaflets (Grades K-5)

Student Starter Kit, Student Learner Guide

Preschool (ages 5 & younger), Primary (ages 6–8), Junior (ages 9–11) Intermediate (ages 12–17) Adult, Activity Guide

Director Guide, Worship & Drama Guide, MoveIt Mountain Guide, Bible Beach Guide, Creator’s Canyon Guide, Early Childhood Leader Guide

Director Guide, Early Childhood Leader Guide, Craft Leader Guide, Opening & Closing Leader Guide, Bible Challenge Leader Guide, Storytelling Leader Guide, Snack Leader Guide, Games Leader Guide, Music Leader Guide

Leader Guides for all age groups

Preschool Teacher, Primary Teacher, Junior Teacher, Intermediate Teacher, Adult Teacher, Director’s Manual, Record Book, Activity Guide

Invitation poster, Poster pack of 6 with decorative and Bible memory poster.

Lesson and decorating posters, Decorating Videos, Craft Sampler, Project Videos

Decorating Made Easy book and a variety of ready-to-use themed decorations are available

Poster, Door Hanger Flyer, T-shirt Iron-On, Sticker, Button, Balloons, Armband, Certificates, Attendance Chart, Name Tag, Enrollment Card, Postcard

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Available at https://www.cph.org/c-2942spanish-bilingual-programs.aspx

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Invitation postcard pack of 20, student participation certificate pack of 20

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Color-Me™ Foam Crowns Sample Craft included as well as Checkers Game Pieces, Character Stickers, Watercolor Paint Trays, Paintbrush Pen, Coloring Book

VS22

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