Cokesbury's VBS Showcase 2017 Catalog

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Launch VBS Hero Central with the Super Starter Kit! Includes music and media, leader resources, and samples of the children’s student books, crafts, and promotional materials!

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HEART! Samuel Anoints David

God does not see people as we see; God looks at the heart.

— 1 Samuel 16:1-12

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Take kids on an epic adventure alongside biblical heroes and discover the qualities that make them truly heroic in God! Cokesbury’s 2017 VBS Hero Central uses spectacular music, science, crafts, recreation, and Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God.

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POWER! Pentecost

The Holy Spirit empowers us to share God’s love and do good.

— Acts 2:1-41

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Abigail Saves the Day

God empowers us to act courageously in order to do good and seek peace.

— 1 Samuel 25

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The Beatitudes

Jesus Goes to the Temple It pleases God when people, at any age, value wisdom.

— Luke 2:41-52

Jesus teaches us to have hope in God. — Matthew 4:23–5:12

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$84.99 9781501828409

Kit includes: • Worship DVD • Bible leader books for preschool through older elementary grades (one each) • Leader book for every activity and for follow-up • Director’s Manual • One copy of Empower Parents • Music CD

and the following samples: • Student books for preschool through teens (one each) • Activity Sticker Sheet • Promo Poster

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Be Ready!

The whole armor of God gives Christians super strength to stand for justice.

(Ephesians 6:10-17)

Want to have supernatural power?

Our Super God has made a way!

From biblical times to right now, people have demonstrated their God-given super-possibilities! The 2017 Abingdon Press VBS program is a great way to help participants know that the super power given us by Jesus Christ is greater than any power—imagined or in existence. With Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! children, youth, and adults will receive power preparation to make the power actions to stand, think, be themselves, learn about people who empower the African American community, and choose to love Jesus Christ! All while having super fun!

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Use Your Wits!

Miriam uses her super-intelligence to watch out for her baby brother.

(Exodus 2:1-9)

You Have What It Takes!

Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego find super-possibility in their cultural tradition.

(Daniel 1:3-8, 14-17)

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Keep Learning!

Jesus’ parents find him in the temple, learning about his Super Father.

(Luke 2:41-51)

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Love Like God Loves!

Children of God have super love for God and one another.

(I John 5:1-5)

The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

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Explore a crowded Roman marketplace, tiptoe past watchful Roman guards, encourage first-century Christians who meet in a dark cave, race chariots, and visit Paul for daily discoveries about God’s love.

Day 1

God’s Love Is a Gift

Day 2

God’s Love Is Always With Us

Day 4

God’s Love Changes Us

(Romans 6:23)

Day 3

(Romans 12:2)

God’s Love Saves Us (Romans 5:8)

(Romans 8:38)

Day 5

God’s Love Is Worth Sharing (Romans 1:16)

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Hike cloud-shrouded ruins of Machu Picchu. Savor exotic flavors of the Amazon. Hear what daily life is like from kids in Peru. Immerse kids in this vibrant culture where they discover God’s good gifts for us all.

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Story: God is our good

Story: Simeon and Anna

shepherd. (Psalm 23)

wait for the Messiah.

(Luke 2:21-40)

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Day 3

Charo Point: God gives us love.

Point: God gives

Story: Jesus dies and

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comes back to life.

Story: Jesus calms

(Luke 22:66–24:12)

the wind and waves.

(Mark 4:35-41)

Day 5

Paco Point: God gives us joy.

Story: Paul and Silas

praise God while in prison. (Acts 16:16-40)

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Super God!

Super Me! Super-possibility!

Super Me! Super-possibility!

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Passport to Peru: Discovering God’s Good Gifts

Rome: Paul and the Underground Church

Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility!

VBS Hero Central

Logo: Book covers, banners

Secondary Logo: inside copy/Designer descretion Emblem: bullet points, design element

Publisher

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Abingdon Press

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Group Publishing

Description

Take kids on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God! VBS Hero Central uses music, science, crafts, recreation, and Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God!

Children, youth and adults will receive power preparation to make the power actions to stand, think, be themselves, learn about people who empower the African American community, and choose to love Jesus Christ! All while having super fun!

Watch your kids elbow through a crowded Roman marketplace…visit with the Apostle Paul…and gasp as a thief is wrestled to the ground.

They’ll tiptoe past Roman guards as they inch their way to a hidden cave—where first-century Christians eagerly await their arrival!

Hike cloud-shrouded ruins of Machu Picchu. Savor exotic flavors of the Amazon. Hear what daily life is like from kids in Peru. Immerse kids in this vibrant culture where they discover God’s good gifts for us all.

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Samuel Anoints David (I Samuel 16:1-12) Abigail Saves the Day (I Samuel 25) Jesus Goes to the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) Beatitudes (Matthew 4:23–5:12) Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41)

Be Ready! (Ephesians 6:10-17) Use Your Wits! (Exodus 2:1-9) You Have What it Takes!

(Daniel 1:3-8, 14-17) Keep Learning! (Luke 2:41-51), Love Like God Loves!

(I John 5:1-5).

God’s Love Is a Gift (Romans 6:23), God’s Love Changes Us (Romans 12:2), God’s Love Is Always With Us (Romans 8:38), God’s Love Saves Us (Romans 5:8), God’s Love Is Worth Sharing (Romans 1:16)

God Is Our Good Shepherd (Psalm 23); Simeon and Anna Wait for the Messiah (Luke 2:21-40); Jesus Calms the Wind and Waves (Mark 4:35-41); Jesus Dies and Comes Back to Life (Luke 22:66– 24:12); Paul and Silas Praise God While in Prison (Acts 16:16-40)

God (Psa Rah Pow Gid Dies (Luk Pea

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Youth

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Starter Kit Prices

Super Starter Kit: 9781501820694. $159.99

Starter Kit: 9781501828409. $84.99

Starter Kit: 9781470737573. $144.99 Kit Plus Digital: 9781470742126. $179.99

Starter Kit: 9781470742409. $154.99 Kit Plus Digital: 9781470742843. $189.99

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Music in Kit

Complete Music CD with PowerPoint™ lyrics slides, all 10 songs, and instrumental tracks.

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

Extollo Music Leader Version 2-CD set

Celebration Music Leader Version 2-CD set

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Video/ Multimedia Components

Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, and Decorating and Publicity CD-ROM; sold separately or together in the Mega Media Pak (also included in the Super Starter Kit).

Worship DVD with introduction video, music videos, and movement instructions and demonstrations.

Extollo Music DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Rome DVD

Celebration Music DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Passport to Peru DVD; Experience Peru DVD (with Experience Peru Leader Manual)

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Student Music

Student Take-Home CD

Complete Music CD

Extollo Music CD

Celebration Music CD

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Student Books

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (Grades 1–2), Older Elementary (Grades 3–6), Youth, and Adult

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

iGrow Chart

CrossTrek Student Magazine (includes FREE digital app) (elementary); Passport Preschool Pages

Tink stud Card

Leader Books

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

Director’s Manual and Leader Books for Preschool/Kindergarten Bible Study, Younger & Older Elementary Bible Study, Teen Bible Study, Adult Bible Study, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Heritage/ Drama, and Outreach/Follow-up, plus Recipe Guide, Empower Parents reproducible, and Sunday School Guide.

Rome Ultimate Director Go-To Guide; Extollo Leader Manual; Apprenticeship Games Leader Manual; Family Time Leader Manual; Paul and the Underground Church Leader Manual; Shopkeeper Manual; Daily Dramas Booklet

Passport to Peru Ultimate Director Go-To Guide; Celebration Leader Manual; Incan Eats Leader Manual; Play Peru Leader Manual; Experience Peru Leader Manual; Bible Expeditions Leader Manual; Preschool Passport to Peru Director Manual

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Decorating Helps

Decorating Guide, Decorating and Publicity CD-ROM, Decorating Mural, Bible story & theme posters, Theme Banner, signs, tableware, Silver Curtain, Brick Wall Backdrop, Hero Code mobile and tape roll.

Outdoor Banner, Promo Poster, Decorating and Publicity Poster Pak, and Iron-ons.

Decorating Places: Rome DVD; Rome Clip Art & Resources CD

Decorating Places: Passport to Peru DVD; Passport to Peru Clip Art & Resources CD

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Super Starter Kit includes the Mega Media Pak (Adventure Video DVD/ CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, and Decorating and Publicity CD-ROM).

Go to Cokesbury.com for additional items: publicity materials, t-shirts, crafts, reproducible fun pages, Flame the Red Panda Puppet, and more! Free downloads for Toddlers & Twos and special needs classes coming soon!

Using African American culture as a springboard for learning, this intergenerational Bible and Arts program is perfect for VBS. Get the entire community involved with fun, economical craft projects. The music allows all ages to dance and worship together. More items available on Cokesbury.com.

New this year: The Digital Starter Kit includes everything that’s in the Starter Kit plus a USB drive that contains all the digital resources for Rome. Group’s Holy Land Adventure VBS is the one-of-a-kind Bible Times VBS!

New this year: All-new 5 day format; Bible Memory Buddies; all-new Digital Starter Kit includes everything that’s in the Starter Kit plus a USB drive that contains all the digital resources for Passport to Peru. Cross Culture VBS showcases how Christians in other countries live out their faith

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Mighty Fortress: In Jesus, the Victory is Won!

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Glow for Jesus: Let Your Light Shine

Digging for Treasure: Parables Revealed

Encuentros con Jesús (Jesus Encounters)

Concordia Publishing

UMI

Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Spark creativity with interactive decorations and experiences. Maker Fun Factory transforms your church into a place buzzing with excitement!

Kids discover that Jesus is their champion, Savior King, stronghold, and sure defense. He fought and won the battle they could not when He lived a perfect life, died to pay for their sins, and rose again in triumph. His victory is ours to proclaim and share.

UMI’s VBS programs honor God and the rich heritage of African Americans. Glow for Jesus, based on Matt. 5:16, motivates students of all ages to serve as lights through their actions and attitudes, using their gifts, skills, and interests to help others.

Dig into a VBS that’s all about Jesus’ parables and the treasure to be found in his words. At first, Jesus’ parables seem simple.

But it takes listening and digging deeper to discover the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.

Sit at the feet of the Savior— witnessing how Jesus blessed, healed, sought, and saved His people in the Bible. He does the same for you! The only Spanish VBS program originally written in Spanish and available in both Spanish and bilingual formats.

God Lovingly Creates People.

(Psalm 139; Genesis 1:26–2:4); Rahab Believes in God’s Mighty Power. (Joshua 1–2); God is with Gideon. (Judges 6:11–7:25); Jesus Dies and Comes Back to Life.

(Luke 22:66–24:12); Abigail Brings Peace. (1 Samuel 25)

God’s Might Tumbles Jericho’s Walls (Joshua 6:1-20); God Delivers King Hezekiah’s Kingdom (2 Kings 18–19); God’s Word Reforms King Josiah (2 Kings 22:1–23:30); King Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Luke 19:2840); Jesus Wins the Victory (Luke 23:1–24:12)

Jesus Teaches How To Be A Light (Mt. 5); Moses Is Called To Be A Light (Ex. 3); Samuel Is Called By God (1 Sam. 2–3); A servant’s heart (2 Kings 5); Ruth’s dedicated labor (Ruth 1–2); Huram-Abi’s wisdom (2 Chron. 2); Queen of Sheba/ sharing resources (1 Kings 10); Priscilla & Aquila/Godly partnerships (Acts 18); Paul/Silas with Jailer (Acts 16); John/ Vision from God (Rev. 1, 21 )

It’s a Secret (Mt. 13:10-11a, 16) Listen Up (Mark 4:2-9, 13-20) It’s Growing (Mt. 13:31-33) Day 4: Found It (Luke 15:1-10) Day 5: Just Ask (Luke 11:5-13)

Jesus Blesses Little Children (Luke 18:15-17); Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar (Luke 18:35-43); Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10); Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42); The Conversion of the Philippian Jailer (Acts 16:16-34)

Preschool–Youth

Preschool–Adult

Preschool–Adults

Preschool–Grade 5

Ages 3–14 & adult

Ultimate Starter Kit: 9781470743888. $179.99 Kit plus digital: 9781470743871. $219.99

Starter Kit: 078777095840. $169.99

Starter Kit: 9781630385309. $79.99

Starter Kit: 9781513801223. $164.99

9780758656995. Spanish: $54.99 9780758657039. Bilingual: $59.99

Sound Wave Sing & Play Music Leader Version 2-CD Set

Music Leader Guide with audio and music scores, Song Action Videos, Preschool Music, Bible Challenge Memory Verse songs, Pass Along CD/ DVD sample. (19 songs in all)

Theme Music: uplifting, easy to learn, quality music with a message to glorify God and lift their hearts in His praise.

Digging for Treasure Music CD with 14 songs; Songbook with music and notation for the songs on the CD.

Lyrics and music for 8 original songs.

Sound Wave Sing & Play Music DVD; KidVid™ Stories: Created by God DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Maker Fun Factory DVD

42 Videos in all (Program Overview, 8 Song Action Videos, 10 Skit Videos, 5 Mission Moment Videos, 7 Volunteer Site Training Videos, 9 Decorating How Tos, Theme Commercial, Recruitment Commercial)

Videos accompany and highlight some lessons; Teacher training videos also included.

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Sound Wave Sing & Play Music CD

Majestic Music Passalong CD & DVD includes 19 songs, 8 Song Action Videos, and Skit Videos (30 min.)

Downloadable Songbook Lyrics

Songbook may be used in the sessions; CD may be given to students to take home as a memento from VBS.

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Tinker Tots Bible Pack (preschool student book); Take-Home Connector Cards (elementary)

Daily Leaflets: Little Lookouts Early Childhood Leaflets (Print includes stickers) & Victory’s Won Elementary (Print); Fortified Youth & Adult Bible Study (download only)

Preschool to adults

My Book of Stories: Early Childhood Student Book (preschool to Kindergarten). Treasure Map: Student Book (K-5)

Full-color take-home student pieces that reinforce the daily theme and Bible story. Includes a bookmark for each day! Order one per student.

Ultimate Director Go-To Guide plus Finale, KidVid™ Cinema, Imagination Station, Bible Discovery, Snack Factory, Game Makers, and Spotlight VBS™ Leader Manuals (*No CD; software is online); Preschool Director Manual, including Leader Manuals for Preschool Stations, Bible Discovery, Games, KidVid™ Cinema, Craft & Play, and Closing Circle.

In Kit: Director Guide; Pastor Overview Guide. Preschool, plus 7 Elementary Site Leader Guides (Opening/Closing, Music, Storytelling, Bible Challenge (Alternative: Truth Be Told Reformation Celebration Rotation), Snack, Games, and Crafts)

Step-by-step planning guides for director and teachers

Director’s Guide; Early Childhood Leader’s Guide; Worship and Drama Guide; Active Response Guide; Bible Response Guide; Creative Response Guide

Fully reproducible Event Manual included in the Starter Kit.

Decorating Places: Maker Fun Factory DVD; Maker Fun Factory Clip Art & Resources CD

9 Decorating How-To videos, instructions and templates included in the director leader materials.

Theme, classroom, and invitation posters; banner and other material featuring original artwork depicting diverse ethnic images

Bible Memory Poster; Resource CD-ROM

Decorating suggestions provided in the fully reproducible Event Manual.

Digital Spanish Pack

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Entire program offered in Spanish-only and bilingual (Spanish/English) formats.

New this year: Take-Home Connector Cards to engage families; all-new KidVid Cinema™; Ultimate Starter Kit Plus Digital contains all you need plus a USB drive that holds all the digital resources for Maker Fun Factory VBS plus clip art and free music downloads, including the full-length theme song.

In recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Concordia has included a bonus, alternative rotation called Truth Be Told. This can be used in lieu of the Bible Challenge site, as a post-VBS follow up event, or Reformation/fall festival.

Black History Poster and activities, S.T.E.A.M. program activities, arts and crafts, awards, videos, social media links

New this year: Resource CD-ROM with logo for use in announcements, posters, or banners. Promotional postcards, posters, and ideas for announcement blurbs for use in bulletins and social media; a letter to send to families; Name tags; a certificate of appreciation for leaders and teachers; a Bible memory passage slide show; and Bible Response activities for grades 6–8.

Full-color promotional posters with space to write the location, date, and time of the event and Christ-centered crafts also available. Sold separately.

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Dig into a VBS that’s all about Jesus’ parables and the treasure to be found in his words.

At first, Jesus’ parables seem simple. But it takes listening and digging deeper to discover the treasures of the kingdom of heaven.

The Digging for Treasure: Parables Revealed starter kit from MennoMedia comes with everything you need to help children dig deep into the parables and uncover truths about God’s constant love and care for them. Each day’s story and theme are rooted in the Bible and will help the parables come to life in age-appropriate ways through dramas, playing games, making crafts, sharing snacks, and other fun activities.

Digging for Treasure: Parables Revealed starter kit $164.99 USD. ISBN: 9781513801223

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A flexible, Biblebased curriculum DAY 1

Session: It’s a Secret Bible text/story summary: Matthew 13:10-11a, 16. The disciples ask Jesus why he speaks in parables, and Jesus explains that it is so they can know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.

Purpose statement: God will help us understand.

DAY 2

Session: Listen Up Bible text/story summary: Mark 4:2-9, 13-20. Jesus tells the story of the farmer who sowed seeds on different types of soil. Some of the seeds were unable to be fruitful, while others flourished. Jesus explains that the seeds are the Word, and the soil is how people hear and experience the Word.

Purpose statement: God’s Word can grow in us.

DAY 3

Session: It’s Growing Bible text/story summary: Matthew 13:31-33. Mustard seeds and yeast are very small, but they produce big things. Jesus explains that they are like the kingdom of heaven.

Purpose statement: Small things can become great with God.

DAY 4

Session: Found It Bible text/story summary: Luke 15:1-10. A shepherd looks everywhere for a lost sheep, and a woman searches diligently for a lost coin. They celebrate when they find what had been lost. Jesus explains that there is much rejoicing when a sinner repents.

Purpose statement: God loves us.

DAY 5

Parables Revealed

Session: Just Ask Bible text/story summary: Luke 11:5-13. Those who ask will receive, thanks to their persistence. Jesus explains that the Holy Spirit is given to those who ask.

Purpose statement: When we seek and ask, God is with us.

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NIrV Gift & Award Bible. A perfect Bible for giving to early readers.

Contains the entire New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) of the Bible, adapted with care from the New International Version (NIV) and created especially for ages 8+. Includes presentation page; dictionary; Three Ways to Read the Bible (by story, subject, or person); Life in Bible Times; The ABCs of Salvation. Zondervan.

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NRSV Children’s Bible. The NRSV Children’s Bible features callouts to help children understand and enjoy the Bible. Includes the complete text of the New Revised Standard Version of the Old and New Testaments; a glossary; an introduction page for each book—including a summary of the book; eight pages of full-color maps; 16 additional pages of full-color artwork; and a presentation page. Abingdon Press.

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