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Standard Publishing’s 2015 VBS, Bible Plast the Past, honored as the Top Pick. Cincinnati, OH – January 16, 2015 – Standard Publishing is proud to announce the selection of Bible Blast to the Past as About the Children’s Department’s Top Pick VBS 2015, Top Pick Music VBS 2015, and Top Pick Setting VBS 2015. Since 1923 Standard Publishing has been producing relevant and rewarding VBS programs. Starting out as summer Sunday school lessons, VBS has grown into a five-day course packed with music, meaning, and fun. Bible Blast to the Past, Standard Publishing’s 2015 VBS program, takes kids zooming through God’s Word and back in time to discover God’s everlasting love! They will discover how God’s love makes a difference in every story, at every time – including right now. Kids will know what God's love is, explore God's everlasting love, and serve God by loving others. About the Children’s Department is the source for to-the-point reviews of curriculum, answers for children's ministry questions, and help with recruiting and encouraging leaders and volunteers. A veteran children’s ministry professional, Lynda Freeman evaluated Bible Blast to the Past out of the entire VBS field as Top Pick 2015 VBS program based on the engaging activities and lessons, service and missions emphasis, high energy music, and a new science and craft center. “I have been waiting to see what Standard did with their VBS this year with the theme, ‘Bible Blast to the Past,’ and I am happy to say Standard does not disappoint! They have designed a resource which solidly teaches God's Word by engaging children in fun and unique activities!” wrote Lynda Freeman, from About the Children’s Department. “We are honored to have our newly released 2015 Vacation Bible School program, Bible Blast to the Past, be recognized by About the Children's Department,” stated Matt Lockhart, VP/Publisher, Standard Publishing. The Bible Blast to the Past products consist of a comprehensive kit and over 40 other resources. The kit is packed with everything needed to plan and lead a VBS or family ministry event. It includes the Director’s Guide, Planning Disc Set, Music Disc Set, all Leader’s Guides, Leader’s Cards, Student Books, Age-Level Resources Disc Set, Decorating Resource Pack, and four Poster Packs. Besides all of the print resources included in the kit, the discs also offer churches the freedom to use digital copies of all the
director’s guides, leader’s guides and cards, publicity resources, and an extensive supply of extra resources and activities to allow for more customization, including special needs adaptations. “Our team is dedicated to creating a meaningful program. It's also our privilege to work with outstanding partners like Yancy for great VBS worship music, and Beth Guckenberger and Back2Back Ministries for eye-opening stories,” said Lockhart. About Standard Publishing: Standard Publishing serves churches worldwide and is recognized as a leader in true-to-the-Bible resources that educate, encourage, and enrich adults, youth, and children. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit standardpub.com or call 800-5431353.