Rome VBS 2009 Catalog

life—in Rome! o t e l b i B e g th n i r b Strap on your sandals and Dear VBS Friend, This summer, surround your VBS kids and leaders with the sights, sounds, and (tasty!) smells of first-century Rome. Your children won’t just hear about Bible events—they’ll experience them!

Every day, they’ll chat with first-century shopkeepers…tiptoe past Roman guards…and visit with the Apostle Paul!

That’s right: The Apostle Paul will be your Bible teacher…all week long!

Rome is wonderful fun—as you’ll discover flipping through these pages!

You’ll find…

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• Easy decorations that transform your church into a Roman market • First-century crafts that draw your kids into the experience • Publicity helps so you can invite the entire neighborhood • Gifts, supplies, and outlet items—all at special prices

You’ll have a blast in Rome— where kids experience God’s love!

VBS Senior Editor Group Publishing

PS: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but your VBS program can be!

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Rome! n i — e r u t n e dv a e l b Experience unforgetta Your kids won’t just hear about Bible events…they’ll experience them!

They’ll elbow through a crowded Roman marketplace. Learn with the Apostle Paul. Gasp as a thief is wrestled to the ground. Tiptoe past Roman guards to a hidden cave, where they’ll pray with first-century Christians who eagerly await news from their imprisoned friend—the Apostle Paul.

And that’s just one day at this summer’s most exciting VBS!

Engage all ages!

From preschoolers through adults, visitors to Rome taste and smell authentic foods, dive into the culture, and craft hand-made projects.

There’s something for every age!

Bring the Bible to life!

At Rome you don’t just talk about Bible events—you live them.

Visitors experience the Bible in fresh, new ways.

Make new friends!

Each child becomes part of a safe, family-like group where kids and adults form relationships as they explore ancient Rome.

Share the Good News!

Your Bible teacher all week long is none other than the Apostle Paul! Your children will see Paul share the Gospel with his guard…and be invited into a deeper relationship with God during small-group times.

Rome: Where kids explore God’s love…

live God’s love…and feel God’s love!

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s t n e t n Table of Co What is Rome?

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Every Day in Rome

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Welcome to the Marketplace!

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Your Starter Kit

14-15

Family Resources

16-17

Student Materials

18-21

Marketplace Projects

22-27

Program Resources

28-31

Easy Decorating

32-37

Publicity Items

38-39

Music and Media

40-41

Gifts and Surprises

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Parties!

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Order Form

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When in Rome…

Say it in Latin!

Salve, mi amice (SAL-ve mi a-MEE-chey) means “hello, my friend!”

Romans 1:16

Discover that God’s love “sticks” with us!

The Emperor makes an offer the Architect can’t refuse.

Watch puffs disappear… just like our sins!

Discover how something small grows and spreads.

Paul and the Underground Church Paul and the Underground Church Paul and the Underground Church

Drama Drama Drama

Senator Atticus frees his slave.

The Food Shop proprietor saves a thief from a flogging.

Paul and the Underground Church

God’s love is worth sharing.

Family Time

Romans 5:8

Recall how God’s love changes us.

The metalworker loses her shop rather than deny her faith.

Paul and the Underground Church

Family Time

DAY 4

God’s love saves us.

A wannabe-Olympian can’t quite hit the mark.

Drama

Family Time

God’s love is always with us.

Romans 8:38

DAY 5

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DAY 3

Romans 12:2

Receive a gift and explore how God’s love is a gift.

Drama

God’s love changes us.

Family Time

God’s love is a gift. Romans 6:23

Family Time

DAY 2

DAY 1

Every day in Rome is packed with Bible learning… and fun surprises!

• Brutus has become a Christ-follower.

• Say goodbye to Brutus and Paul.

• Learn sad, surprising news about the Underground Church.

Apprenticeship Games

• Share the good news with the Underground Church.

Apprentice charioteers and “wild horses” take a hilarious ride.

Practice to become Roman firefighters.

Try out as Roman army recruits.

Marketplace Marketplace Marketplace

• Encourage and pray with members of the Underground Church.

Play popular Roman games.

Visit the Grammaticus School and Carpentry Shop.

Visit the Architect and the Wreath Maker.

Visit the leatherworker and metalworker.

Marketplace

• Talk with Paul about how we’re never separated from God’s love.

Get ready for the next Olympics.

Visit the Scribe and Toga Shop.

Marketplace

• Sneak away to the secret cave to find out more about the Underground Church.

Apprenticeship Games

• Hear Paul tell how God’s love changed his life.

Apprenticeship Games

• Meet members of the Underground Church in their secret cave.

Apprenticeship Games

• Meet Paul and his guard, Brutus Flavius Macro.

Apprenticeship Games

The Marketplace experience is flexible—pick and choose your activities! Have a few shops or many!

Visit the Animal Sacrifice Sales Booth and Food Shops.

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Gathering Time

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Daily Drama

Family Time

Paul & the Underground Church

1. Welcome to the Family 10

When children register, place them in a small group—a Roman “Family” of an adult or teen leader and up to 10 participants.

2. The Fun Begins

Each day starts with singing and fun at the opening Extollo (Latin for “praise”)—the opening program. Children huddle up with their Families and share the Bible Point for the day, and then it’s off to the Marketplace— and adventure!

3. Dive On In

Families make authentic crafts in the Marketplace, chat with shopkeepers, and play games at the Olympic village each day.

They’re interrupted as a surprise daily drama unfolds—always to reinforce the Bible Point.

4. A Visit With Paul

Shhh! Families tiptoe past Roman guards to go visit Paul…and then on to a hidden,

Family Time

Closing Celebration

Apprenticeship Games

underground church where children share what happened in the daily drama…what Paul said…and what they think about it all.

5. Wrap Up

Families round out their day together with Family sharing time and more singing at the closing Extollo.

Rome Fun Fact: Carpenters were always in demand in ancient Rome.

Why? Because most people lived in wooden apartment buildings and tenements… which often burned down!

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e Rome Paul Knew h t r e v o c ! d Dis pprentices in Roman shops! n a … e c Explore the Marketpla e becoming a v s will lo id You and your k

Figure out an aqueduct…make a perfect laurel wreath for the brow of a champion… craft wristbands…and try on togas. You’ll meet fascinating characters and craftsmen— and hear shopkeepers chatter about a new kind of people called “Christians.”

You choose! The Marketplace is very flexible— it’s all up to you. Have a few shops or many!

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Grammaticus School

Carpentry

Architecture

Learn your Roman numerals… and more!

Craft the perfect wooden top for yourself or to share!

Create an aqueduct!

Wreath-Making

Leatherworking

Metalworking

Weave the perfect laurel wreath for a victorious champion!

Wristbands are all the rage in Rome—and yours are the best!

Help kids make “bullas”…with a secret Christian message! (shhhh!)

See pages 22-27 for hands-on Marketplace projects!

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Scribe

Food Shop Hasty & tasty—Rome’s best rat kabobs! Serve ‘em up hot; they hit the spot!

Take a break and show visitors how to write their own Latin letters!

Togas

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Time to try on the most fashionable togas on the Seven Hills!

Animal Sacrifice Sales

Rome Fun Fact: Leatherworkers usually had to work on the outskirts of town… because tanning leather was so smelly!

Think “petting zoo” with some very nervous animals…and for good reason!

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The Starter Kit includes everything you need to launch your journey to Rome!

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$89.99

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Director Resources: Ultimate Director Go-To Guide™

NEW!

Recruiting, Overview and Pass-Along Training DVD (with clips from music DVD) Group’s VBS Web Toy Box® Package of Roman Coins Invitation Postcard Sticker Sheet (single) Certificate of Completion (single) Publicity Poster Rome @ Home Family Devotional Booklet Bible-Times Costume Pattern Pack

Volunteer Resources: Extollo Leader Manual (music) Extollo Music Leader Version CD Shopkeeper Manual Drama Team Leader Manual Paul and the Underground Church Leader Manual Apprenticeship Games Leader Manual Family Time Teaching Kit

Student Resources: Student Book/Postcards From Rome Follow-Up Foto Frame™ Bible Memory Maker Coins Coin Pouch Name Badge Family Sash Iron-On Transfer Marketplace Shop Sample Pack: Mock Leather Wristband Kit Abacus Kit Laurel Wreath Kit Bulla Kit Wooden Top Kit

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When you’re in Rome—you’re Family!

Each child joins a “Roman Family” of up to 10 kids—so everyone fits in, everyone’s got friends, and it’s easy to move children from place to place in the Marketplace. You can have as many Families as you’d like…from 1 to 100! Just give each Family a name. Choose your own, or one of the common Roman Family names listed.

And here are more great reasons to form Families…

Family Leaders remind kids (and adults!) of daily Bible Points before Families head into the Marketplace each day. And after Marketplace experiences, Families gather to discuss what kids learned…how it relates to the Bible Point…and how it all applies to daily life!

Aurelius Cassius

Gallius Marius Maximus Octavius Pompeius Servius Tiberius

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Double—even triple—your VBS impact!

Order one kit for every 10 kids— and make Bible learning memorable!

Must-have!

Creative activities help Roman Families apply what they’re learning to everyday life!

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We make it easy on you.

All the cool supplies you’ll need for 10 kids…in one convenient kit.

Save yourself the headache of scouting through stores only to settle for items that aren’t right for the activity!

In each Family Time Teaching Kit you get…

• 1 gift box • 1 Sad Servius Puzzle • 1 sheet of 12 God’s Love Is Always With Us Stickers • 1 package of Grow Powder • 1 packet of Disappearing Puffs (asst. colors) • 1 Family Time Leader Manual And a whole bunch of fun and deep Bible learning!

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At Rome, kids step into Bible history...

Your kids won’t just hear about Paul—they’ll feel like they’ve stepped into Bible history to visit him.

They’ll see the chain rubbing against Paul’s wrist and hear the gruff voice of Paul’s guard. Your kids will brush against Roman soldiers in a crowded Marketplace, then tiptoe to a secret cave where brave Christians huddle in prayer. They’ll feel the excitement and catch a whiff of danger as footsteps pass just inches from where they hide.

At Rome, kids don’t just watch dramas—they’re swept along as real-life events unfold in the Marketplace. Kids see, smell, hear, taste, and touch Bible truths. Cement that Bible learning in place with the hands-on activities you’ll find in the next few pages. Each activity captivates kids…sparks their interest…and prompts memorable Bible learning.

Order these activities for your kids now—and see their eyes light up with excitement and understanding!

s l a i r e t Student Ma Kids take memorable Bible learning home each day!

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Postcards From Rome Student Book These five colorful “postcards” are an easy way to send Bible truths home with children. Each day’s “Postcard From Rome” highlights the daily drama, the lesson from Paul, and gives specific, practical ways to live out God’s Word in daily life.

BONUS: Each child gets a postcard to share with family and friends— a perfect way to continue the Rome Bible learning at home!

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Cement the VBS learning—with Bible Memory Makers®!

Your kids will long remember their visit to Rome—and these souvenir coins help that happen.

Each day, every Roman Family member receives a specially minted Bible Memory Maker coin.

Coins are engraved with special Scriptures, reminders of daily Bible Points. And coins are sized to fit perfectly inside the coin pouch participants receive during their first Family Time.

Too cool to lose, these coins travel home daily as proud possessions—and prompt discussion with parents about what kids are learning at your VBS!

“ Why does each person need a whole set of Bible Memory Makers?

Can’t I just give one coin to each child?”

You could…but which Scripture references and Bible Points would you prefer that kids forget? These memory makers do what they say—make memories as they’re handled and shown to friends, continuing to reinforce Bible truth... and share the Gospel!

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Bible Memory Makers® Coins are engraved with special Scriptures, reminders of daily Bible Points.

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Set of 5

$2.59 100+ $2.79 50-100 $2.99 1-50

Coin Pouch 646847-11837-1 l

$5.99/pkg. of 10

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Quickly identify your Roman Family members!

Sashes These colorful sashes coordinate with Roman Family names (see the posters on page 35) and help Family Leaders (and you!) instantly see who belongs where.

Family of Cassius Red Sashes 646847-12266-8 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Maximus Deep Blue Sashes 646847-12267-5 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Servius Cool Olive Sashes 646847-12268-2 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Octavius Deep Green Sashes 646847-12269-9 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Pompeius Peach Sashes 646847-12270-5 l $2.99/pkg. of 10

Name Badge Stickers Place a badge on every volunteer and child. Six badges per sheet. Laser printer and photocopier compatible.

978-0-7644-3807-3 l 10 sheets (60 stickers)

$4.49/pkg. of

Family of Gallius Lavender Sashes 646847-12271-2 l $2.99 /pkg. of 10 Family of Aurelius Gold Sashes 646847-12314-6 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Marius Deep Red Sashes 646847-12315-3 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Tiberius Chocolate Brown Sashes 646847-12316-0 l $2.99/pkg. of 10 Family of Vitellius Light Brown Sashes 646847-12317-7 l $2.99/pkg. of 10

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Bring Rome to life with hands-on craft projects!

Quality crafts…engaging projects…these keepsakes make the Rome experience complete! When your kids pop into Marketplace shops and join in the creative fun, they dig deep into the Roman culture and Bible-time learning.

You care about kids—and we do, too.

That’s why our crafts meet national safety standards and are produced by manufacturers that don’t use child labor or abuse the labor force. We take extra steps so you can order resources guilt-free. Ordering crafts from Group lets you care for your kids and care for children elsewhere.

e c j t o s r P e c Marketpla Hands-on crafts connect kids with ancient Rome!

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Mock Leather Wristband Kit Children personalize their wristbands with colorful leather shapes, and make this high-quality craft to wear home…and all week at VBS! Each kit includes 1 wristband, 5 pre-cut shapes, and 1 cord. WRISTBAND: Artificial leather, 8” x 5/8”, 5 holes evenly spaced apart SHAPES: 22 mm diameter, 5 assorted designs, assorted colors CORD: 18” 646847-12259-0 l

$14.99/pkg. of 10

W r e at h Making

Laurel Wreath Kit The Emperor never went anywhere without one and neither will your kids! Easy-to-make, fun-towear wreaths give children that Roman fashion edge this summer!

Each kit includes ½” x 30” green ribbon, 14 green tissue paper leaves (14 mm x 75 mm) and 14 double-sided tape pieces.

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When in Rome…

Read the wreath: In ancient Rome, olive wreaths were worn for weddings, myrtle wreaths represented love, and laurel wreaths stood for victory.

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e c j t o s r P e c Marketpla Keepsakes kids will treasure for years to come!

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Abacus Kit Yup—Romans used an abacus, too, and your kids will master one with 20 small plastic pebbles. Who needs battery-powered calculators when they have an abacus?

Each abacus kit comes with pebbles and board.

Size: 4” x 2½” 646847-12260-6 l $14.99/pkg. of 10

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MetalWorking

Bulla Kit We call them necklaces; Roman children wore them to make good things happen— and these bullas actually do. Why? Because kids will personalize them with Christian symbols and prompt a deepening faith!

Each bulla kit contains 2 metal disks, sheet of adhesive epoxy stickers, and 30” yarn.

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Carpentry

Wooden Top Kit “I made it myself!” You’ll hear that proudly repeated throughout the Marketplace as children craft their own sturdy, spinning top to take home.

Each kit includes a solid hardwood 1¾” x 2¼” top.

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e c j t o s r P e Marketplac Even grown-ups love authentic Roman crafts!

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Wax Seal Stampers Scroll Paper

Set of 2 metal stampers. Apply your choice of royal insignia on wax seals!

Sturdy roll gives kids plenty of space to write.

Includes 72” of scroll paper.

646847-12470-9 l $17.99/pkg. of 2

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Bamboo Styluses Sealing Wax Melts where you want it! Use to seal scrolls and conduct official Roman business!

Includes 4 sealing wax candles.

Invite children to practice their Latin letters the old-fashioned way—with a pen dipped in ink.

You provide the ink and supervision; we’ve got the pens.

Set of 4 bamboo wood pens.

646847-12468-6 l $9.99/pkg. of 4

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Crank up the fun and excitement in Rome!

There’s nothing frightening about a plastic sword…but strap it on an actor and suddenly he’s in character, fully alert…and so are the kids watching him. These safe props let kids instantly know who’s working for the Emperor!

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Roman Guard Helmet Crafted from pliable gray plastic, with a gold plastic crown and ear-protecting wings. The red plume is gold-trimmed.

Adult sized.

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Outlet

Roman Guard Breastplate 20” tall, 16” wide, sized for a small or medium adult. This plastic breastplate shines like hammered metal…is lightweight and sturdy…and adds a gleam of danger. Tell your guards to forget the gym—here’s instant pecs!

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Rome Fun Fact: One emperor flooded the Colosseum and staged a mock sea battle—with ships!

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Add an authentic look the easy way!

Outlet

Roman Guard Sword 19” long with notches on sheath to fit on your belt. Safe for use with children—no sharp edges.

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Roman Guard Shield 18” in diameter and finished to look battle-worn. Durable gray plastic with gold highlights. Not for stopping real arrows, but your kids won’t know that!

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Bible-Times Costume Pattern Pack Outfit your volunteers with a wardrobe your church will use again and again. Includes 3 patterns: Roman soldier costume, Bible-times costume, and Rabbi costume. Included in Starter Kit. 646847-10836-5 l $9.99/3 patterns

Contact Concordia Supply to order outlet items.

Roman Guard Skeleton Keys Outlet

Give Paul’s guard keys that look—and sound— official! 5” Skeleton Keys clank with dungeon heft as they hang from your guard’s belt. 3 keys per ring, antique brass finish.

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Roman Denarii Each day you’ll give kids Roman coins to use in the Marketplace—and these durable, gold-tone coins are easy to use, day after day!

Outlet

Roman Denarii, 144-count bag 646847-12313-9 l $2.94 per bag

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Roman Drum Get attention—quickly! Perfect for transitioning between activities and announcing the arrival of a senator in the Marketplace!

7” diameter 646847-12510-2 l $8.99 ea.

Outlet

When in Rome…

Gratius maximus: (GRAHT-see-yoos MAX-i-moos) means “thank you very much.”

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Baskets askets!) b t o g ’s e n o y r e (ev

Use church pop-up canopies!

Bruce Barry is the best! He’s the leader in creating themed environments for children—and he’ll show you how to make your VBS look incredible.

Check out the Decorating Places: Rome DVD on page 34!

Outlet items available from Group and your Group VBS supplier.

Check out Group outlet.

Prices are great!

Carve foam with hot knife Solid-colored sheets: Thrift store finds!

Round up fake greenery from church members

Borrow sheets for !

Marketplace

Get boxes from grocery store

Ask the Millers to bring their animals!

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g n i t a Decor Transform your church—the easy way!

Decorating Places: Rome DVD If only the ancient Romans had this DVD—they’d have finished the city in no time!

Decorating Places: Rome DVD (featuring Wacky World’s Bruce Barry) walks you step-by-step through designing and building a breathtaking stage. You get all the details, including how to turn lightweight Styrofoam blocks into fun granite arches and columns.

Good news: It’s easy! Better news: You’ll use these Bible-times decorations at VBS and again and again at other ministry events!

646847-12433-4 l $14.99 ea.

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Stone Wall Covering

Outlet

Looks like rock…light like paper…the easy way to create a stone wall on stage!

48”wide x 25’ long.

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Rome Clip Art, Decorating, & Publicity CD Loaded with clip art, customizable forms, and decorating patterns.

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A must-have!

Now with publicity items too!

You can build Rome in a day—and fill it with great stuff!

Family Names Poster Pack Color coordinated with sashes. Help kids see at a glance where to gather! 17” x 22” 978-0-7644-3808-0 l $29.99/set of 10

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Giant Decorating Posters Easy decorating! You can use these again during your next Christmas or Easter pageant, too!

36�x 60�

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Decorati ng Giant posters make decorating easy!

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Rome Fun Fact: Want to wash up in Rome? There wasn’t soap‌but you could rub oil on your skin and scrape it off with a curved tool to get clean.

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y t i c i Publ Get noticed—and grow!

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Notify the neighborhood! This weather-resistant, 8’ x 4’ vinyl VBS banner is reinforced with sturdy grommets. Guaranteed to get attention.

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Invitation Postcards Kids love getting mail—especially fun postcards like these. Four perforated postcards on each 8½” x 11” sheet so it’s easy to customize and photocopy.

Save time!

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Publicity Poster Get the word out: Rome’s the place to be! Hang these 17” x 22” posters in your church or community.

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Publicity Value Pack Generate excitement and spark enthusiasm with Rome publicity items!

This super-savings pack includes: • 52 Invitation Postcards (1 pkg.)

• 1 Giant Outdoor Banner • 5 Publicity Posters (1 pkg.)

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Touch kids’ hearts!

Extollo means “praise” in Latin…and that’s just what you, your kids, and your visitors will do!

Extollo Music CD Includes all 8 Rome songs! Perfect for building excitement before, during, and after your program. Stereo.

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100+ copies $4.99 50-99 copies $5.99 1-49 copies $6.99

Extollo Music Leader Version CD Includes all 8 Rome songs plus instrumental tracks and a PowerPoint slide show of all song lyrics.

One copy free in your Starter Kit—order more for convenience.

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Extollo Music DVD On-screen lyrics and actions for all 8 Rome songs.

DVD 646847-12105-0 l 10+ copies $9.99

1-9 copies $19.99

Why can’t I copy the music?

To get the very best VBS music for your program, we use a variety of artists and publishers. We pay them a royalty each time we distribute their work—which means we can’t ethically give you permission to make copies.

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Rome Fun Fact: The Roman Marcus Tullio Tiro invented shorthand in 63 BC. No word on his involvement in promoting text messaging.

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Rome @ Home Family Devotional Kids have a great time in Rome…but that’s not where they live their lives. These 10 do-them-at-home devotions bring families closer together…share the Bible truths discovered at Rome… and build sustainable family faith traditions.

Devotions are simple, meaningful, and memorable for all ages. Families can plug in these devotions after dinner, before bedtime, or whenever the family is together. And because booklets come in a 10-pack, they’re affordable and easy for you to order!

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e s s i r p r u Gifts and S Fun stuff for your staff and students!

Certificate of Completion Give your VBS kids a fun reminder of their Rome adventure. Destined for refrigerator doors all over town!

10 7/8” x 8 3/8” sheets 978-0-7644-3818-9 l $3.49/pkg. of 10

Follow-Up Foto Frames® It’s an outreach tool and surprise gift—all in one!

Snap a souvenir photo of each participant, then mail or deliver the photo. There’s room to write or stamp your church’s name—and an invitation to come back for your other programs!

Holds a 4” x 6” photo.

646847-12285-9 l $9.99/pkg. of 10

Iron-On Transfer Use these colorful, easy-to-apply iron-on transfers to add Rome pizzazz to T-shirts, tote bags, or other gifts for leaders and kids.

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e n o l A t o N e You’r Here’s how to get connected!

When you choose Group’s Rome VBS, you’re not alone! Group’s web of support is there to help you along the way.

Get plugged in with: • The exclusive e-newsletter full of tips, advice, and special offers • The thriving online forum where you can chat with other Rome directors around the globe and hear from the creators of Group’s VBS, too • A personal VBS assistant at Group to help answer your questions •V BS Training and Networking Parties where you can get valuable training by a VBS expert, as well as connect with churches in your community All this – AND IT’S FREE! You can find out more at group.com/vbs. To register for a VBS Training and Networking Party, see details below!

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Training and Networking Parties: Join the party—get inspired, energized, and prepared!

Attending a Networking Party is a great way to build community spirit with churches in your area and to build excitement, help each other, and plan to share decorations.

You get: • Budget-stretching solutions and winning ideas for volunteer recruitment • Hands-on craft training • A fun, relaxing time to network, share ideas, and pray • Training from an experienced Group VBS expert • Exclusive gifts for party-goers only

Bring your first-time station leaders and your craft leader!

It’s Easy: F ind a party near you at group.com/vbs, or check the listings on the next page.

Register now by contacting the

host church in your area (see page 45 or online at group.com/vbs).

Hurry—late registration fees apply one week prior to the party date.

STATE

CITY

PARTY DATE TIME

CHURCH

CONTACT NAME

CONTACT NUMBER

Fairhope

4/4/2009

9-noon

Fairhope United Methodist Emily Garner Church

(251) 928-1148

Sheridan

4/25/2009

9-noon

Immanuel Baptist Church

Karen Moffett

(870) 942-5939

Orangevale

3/21/2009

9-noon

East Valley Church

Joe Patterson

(916) 988-1717

Kaneohe

3/28/2009

1-4 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Karen Makashima

(808) 532-1111

Springfield

4/18/2009

9-noon

Cherry Hills Baptist Church

Larry Crane

(217) 546-4818

Marion

5/9/2009

9-noon

The River Community Church

Jeremy Hite

(765) 661-8768

Albion

3/28/2009

9-noon

Caring Community Church

Diana Shafe

(517) 629-8264

ALABAMA

ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA HAWAII ILLINOIS

INDIANA

MICHIGAN

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NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh

3/21/2009

9-noon

Highland Baptist Church

Lisa S. Burney

(919) 779-8778

Akron

4/4/2009

9-noon

Akron Baptist Temple

Josh Harris

(330) 745-8824

Dallas

5/2/2009

9-noon

Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church

Donna Gann

(214) 339-2211

Mineola

3/22/2009

1-4 p.m.

The Mineola S.D.A. Church Stephanie Whisenhunt

(903) 526-9675

San Antonio

3/21/2009

9-noon

The Church at Stone Oak

Chris Well

(210) 499-5775

Sandy

3/14/2009

9-noon

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Kelli Kirk

(801) 255-8181

OHIO TEXAS

UTAH

Advance registration is $25 for the first person from each church and $10 for each additional attendee. Hurry, late registration fees apply one week prior to the party date.

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