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MAIN STREET VBS CHANGES LIVES

Sidewalk Celebration

• Large-group energy and fun • Great music and worship • Kid-friendly drama and interaction

Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street is full of fun, music, games, projects, snacks, and other kid-friendly activities. But Main Street is not just about fun and games—it’s about changing lives and helping kids see how Jesus can make a difference every day. Each day kids will be challenged to talk about Jesus’ parables, put the Word on the Street into action, and make choices that serve others!

Parable Productions

• A multisensory theater environment • Kids become part of every parable • Bible reading and small-group discussion

When kids participate in all five sites on Main Street, they experience a balanced variety of activities: large-group energy, small-group discussion, multisensory experiences, hands-on projects, and active fun! We’ve designed the sites based on field test feedback and with activities at each site that will challenge kids to make an inside-out, upside-down difference with Jesus!

Brown Bag Bistro

• Kids make and eat their own snacks • A time to relax, eat, and talk • Student pages for small-group discussion

Firehouse Fitness

• Full of action and fun • A time to move, make noise, and encourage each other • Makes VBS different from Sunday school

Why Main Street? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Start Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Street Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Why use the Main Street Characters? . . . . . . . . . . 8 Director’s Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Starter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Power Pak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Leader’s Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sidewalk Celebration Opening & Closing . . . . . . . . 15 Bible Story Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service & Craft Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Food & Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Publicity, Recruiting, Training, & Attendance Helps . . 26 Main Street Web Helps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Main Street Downloadable Lessons . . . . . . . . . . 29 Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Preteens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Happy Day® Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Gear, Gifts, & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Bible Pin Pals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 VBS Changes Lives!TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S E V LI S E G N A H C S B V T E E R T S IN A M

Fun Factory

• Hands-on projects • Options for service and craft projects • Kids use creativity and skills

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QUICK START STEPS

1. Review the contents of your POWER PAK or STARTER KIT. 2. Explore the Director’s Guide.

• Plan (pages 7, 31, 54) • Schedule (page 65) • Decorate (pages 35, 38, 41, 49, 52) • Recruit (page 75) • Train (page 97) • Publicize (page 123)

CLASSROOM BASED You can choose to group kids by ages or grades into classes with teams of teachers.

Kids will gather with their teachers at Sidewalk Celebration and then go to classrooms where they’ll have a time for exploring the Bible story and applying the day’s lesson to their lives. All the day’s activities can be done in the classroom, including service or craft projects, games, and snacks. Or kids can move to individual sites for some activities. All classes will return to Sidewalk Celebration for an energy-

3. Watch the Planning DVD. You’ll see Main Street in action (at the field test) and discover: • What works best for you!

• Recruiting clips you can use • Training videos for your team

6. Decide how and when you will do VBS. Look at two options.

Main Street is a flexible program that will work no matter how you choose to set it up.

And the best way to do Main Street is the way that works best for you!

7. Share the joy of Main Street and start planning and recruiting!

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If you do a classroom-based format, you will need these resources for your teachers: Teacher Guides Student Books Teaching Resources Leader’s Guides for the sites you provide Bible Pin Pals for every child plus all the publicity, decorating, and follow-up resources!

Opening (35 minutes) With high-energy music, video, and activities, kids will be introduced to Jesus’ parables and the daily Word on the Street.

SITE BASED If you choose to group kids by ages or grades into crews with crew leaders, you will want to set up Sidewalk Celebration plus four main sites—Parable Productions, Fun Factory, Brown Bag Bistro, and Firehouse Fitness. You should plan to have one crew leader for each group of six to eight kids.

If you do a site rotation format, you will need these resources for your leaders: Leader’s Guides for all sites Student Books for Brown Bag Bistro Bible Pin Pals for every child plus all the publicity, decorating, and follow-up resources!

The crews will gather together during Sidewalk Celebration, rotate as crews to the various sites, and then return to Sidewalk Celebration for the closing. Crews of the same age level can travel together to the various sites where site leaders will guide the activities to meet the kids’ age-level needs. If you have a large number of kids in one age-level, you may want to divide the group further. (For benefits of grouping kids into crews, see page 22 of the Director’s Guide.)

Here’s what it looks like:

Here’s what it looks like:

4. Log on to vacationbibleschool.com.

Check out these helpful tools: • My Web Tools (for setting up your own site) • Share the Change (VBS resources gift registry) • Interactive Planning Calendar • Craft and snack calculators (for creating easy supply lists) • Church and store locators • Free downloads and ideas!

5. Check out this Planbook for all the great resources available to help make this VBS the best your church has ever had.

packed closing. (For benefits of grouping kids into classrooms, see page 20 of the Director’s Guide.)

QUICK START STEPS

QUICK START STEPS

QUICK START STEPS

All kids go to their classrooms following Sidewalk Celebration opening time, so plan as much time as you need for Parable Productions. Assign the amount of time given to other activities based on your overall schedule.

(in classrooms using teacher guides, student books, and teaching resources)

Bible Story Experience

No matter which way you choose to do your VBS, KIDS’ LIVES WILL BE CHANGED!

Opening

(35 minutes) With high-energy music, video, and activities, kids will be introduced to Jesus’ parables and the daily Word on the Street.

Closing

(20 minutes) After kids experience all the other awesome activities of the day, gather everyone back at Sidewalk Celebration for more games, music, and encouragement to let Jesus make a difference in them!

Kids will experience Jesus’ parables in a variety of interactive ways and explore how Jesus makes a difference every day.

Fun & Games

Bible Story Experience Kids will experience Jesus’ parables in a variety of interactive ways and explore how Jesus makes a difference every day.

Service & Crafts

Food & Friends

Fun & Games

Choose from a variety of creative and purposeful service or craft projects that will help kids remember that Jesus makes a difference through them!

Kids will love making and eating these tasty snacks!

Then kids will connect in small groups to talk about the daily Word on the Street!

Give kids time to move, play, and relax. And all the inside-out and upside-down activities connect to Jesus’ parables or the daily Word on the Street.

Closing

(20 minutes) After kids experience all the other awesome activities of the day, gather everyone back at Sidewalk Celebration for more games, music, and encouragement to let Jesus make a difference in them!

Give kids time to move, play, and relax.

And all the inside-out and upside-down activities connect to Jesus’ parables or the daily Word on the Street.

25 minutes each rotation activity

Service & Crafts

Food & Friends

Choose from a variety of creative and purposeful service or craft projects that will help kids remember that Jesus makes a difference through them!

Kids will love making and eating these tasty snacks! Then kids will connect in small groups to talk about the daily Word on the Street!

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MAIN STREET OVERVIEW

MAIN STREET OVERVIEW

Yellow Ribbon Welcome Home Notes

“Nobody’s Perfect” Eraser Jar

“Shareware” Lunch Containers

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Seeds of Greetings

Compassion Cards

Worker’s Wages Wallet

Neighborhood Photo House

Field Workers’ Special

Hearts du Jour

Whiny Cookie Cuisine

MAIN STREET OVERVIEW

BIBLE MEMORY: Psalm 24:4, 5

Traveler’s Treat

Wipe the Record Clean Chalkboard

Forgiveness Finger Food

Jail Mix Gumbo

Faith Magnifier

Open Arms Ball Catch Game

King’s Crown

G-R-A-C-E Goodies

The Hidden Coin Wrap

Pita Pocket Surprise

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WHY USE THE MAIN STREET CHARACTERS?

WHY USE THE MAIN STREET CHARACTERS?

WHY USE THE MAIN STREET CHARACTERS? On Main Street you’ll find Heidi Claire investigating what’s inside out and upside down, Chef Pierre busy baking and delivering tasty treats, Justin Time going out of his way to lend a hand, and Cooper eager to help (and entertain).

Chef Pierre mon Frére Chef and owner of Brown Bag Bistro

Why is using these characters so important?

The characters make the environment come to life. Live characters give Main Street a more authentic, real-life feel. They’re walking decorations!

The characters are appropriate for all ages. Live characters work much better for the older kids, who often think they are too sophisticated for puppet shows. Live actors hold the attention of these kids, while still being fun for the little ones.

The characters are familiar. Kids love seeing people they know transformed into someone else. They get to meet new “people,” while keeping the familiar faces that they know and love.

Justin Time Main Street Bus Driver

Heidi Claire

Super-Sleuth Extraordinaire!

JUSTIN NITSUJ

Cooper

Firehouse Dog

The characters are interactive. Unlike puppets that are confined to a stage, the Main Street characters can visit kids at other sites—talking to them, playing games with them, and getting to know them individually. This is just another way to connect with kids and make them feel welcomed and loved while pointing them to Jesus.

And isn’t that the whole point of VBS?

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STARTER KIT NEW THIS YE

I START? DO RE HE W . . .

S VB OF OR CT RE DI E TH H EL P ! I’M

Improved

, Reusable

Use these exciting, easy-to-use director helps to understand, plan, and implement an unforgettable, life-changing summer event!

Includes CD with modifiable print files! This 160-page book will guide you through every step of planning for Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street! The CD includes easilyadaptable forms and charts.

020900111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3000-3 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED Everything you need to get started with your planning!

Awesome resources at the click of a button! Includes print-ready art files and modifiable publicity resources that include postcards, mailings, advertising posters, brochures, and labels fully designed to invite your community to Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street!

020902111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3020-1 $21.99 (23.99 CAN.)

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

DIRECTOR’S HELPS Director’s Guide PreSchool Director’s Guide Planning DVD

Planning DVD

Promote, recruit, and train volunteers using this helpful tool! Includes overview, recruiting segments, decorating ideas, training clips, plus bonus videos.

020900211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3001-0 $22.99 ($25.99 CAN.)

Decorate with the click of a button! Use this resource to bring all the wacky fun of Main Street into your sites, classrooms, and large-group areas. Includes full-color and grayscale images.

020902311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3022-5 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

LEADER’S HELPS Parable Productions Leader’s Guide Brown Bag Bistro Leader’s Guide Fun Factory Leader’s Guide Sidewalk Celebration Leader’s Guide Firehouse Fitness Leader’s Guide Sidewalk Celebration Dual CD Set (Music & More)

TEACHER GUIDES & STUDENT BOOKS

Art & Decorating CD

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Kit Box

Publicity & Recruiting CD

Director’s Guide

MORE TH As Many Gra AN 3 TIMES phics Than Last Year!

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STARTER KIT

DIRECTOR’S HELP

DIRECTOR’S HELP

PreSchool Director’s Guide

Includes CD with modifiable print files! If you have a separate area just for the youngest learners, this book will guide you through every step of planning. The CD includes easily adaptable forms and charts.

020900711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3006-5 $18.99 ($21.99 CAN.)

PreSchool Teacher Guide PreSchool Student Book Elementary Teacher Guide Elementary Student Book PreTeen Teacher Guide PreTeen Student Book Teen Teacher Guide & Resource CD Teen Student Book

PLANNING & RECRUITING HELPS Samples

Exclusive Director’s Bible Pin Pal

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POWER PAK POWER PAK

• Director’s Guide • PreSchool Director’s Guide • Planning DVD • Parable Productions Leader’s Guide • Brown Bag Bistro Leader’s Guide • Fun Factory Leader’s Guide

NEW THIS YE

Improved

, Reusable

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Kit Box

Plus...

IN THE STARTER KIT...

• Sidewalk Celebration Leader’s Guide • Firehouse Fitness Leader’s Guide • Sidewalk Celebration Dual CD Set (Music & More) • PreSchool Teacher Guide • PreSchool Student Book

• Elementary Teacher Guide • Elementary Student Book • PreTeen Teacher Guide • PreTeen Student Book • Teen Teacher Guide & Resource CD • Teen Student Book • Publicity Samples

POWER PAK

INCLUDES EVERYTHING

DECORATING • Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide • Art & Decorating CD • Word on the Street Poster Pack • Site Names Poster Pack NEW! • Kid Views DVD

Exclusive Director’s Bible Pin Pal

TEACHER GUIDES & STUDENT BOOKS

DECORATING

DIRECTOR’S HELPS

LEADER’S HELPS

PLANNING & RECRUITING HELPS

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With high-energy music, videos, and activities, kids will be introduced to the Bible story and the Word on the Street.

Easy-to-plan information to help your lead volunteers create an awesome experience your kids will not forget!

Sidewalk Celebration Leader’s Guide

Music, large-group activities, and skits to start off and wrap up the fun on Main Street.

Includes scripts, music scores, and a closing program.

020904211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3040-9 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Parable Productions Leader’s Guide

This 40-page guide with CD includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. Engage kids in unexpected Bible parables and activities that help them live like Jesus.

020900311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3002-7 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Fun Factory Leader’s Guide This 64-page guide is packed with options (more projects than last year)! Choose from craft projects kids can make to remind them to practice the Word on the Street, or choose from service projects to help kids take the love of Jesus to their communities.

020903811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3036-2 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Firehouse Fitness Leader’s Guide

This 48-page book has more than 30 games (more than last year)! To help kids play, have fun, and connect to Jesus’ parables or the Word on the Street.

020901811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3017-1 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

JUST FOR PreSchool Brown Bag Bistro Leader’s Guide

This 32-page book includes everything you need to help kids make fun snacks and then talk in crews or small groups about ways Jesus makes a difference every day!

020901311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3012-6 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

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OPENING & CLOSING

GUIDES INCLUDE TIPS FROM OUR FIELD TEST!

PreSchool Director’s Guide

Includes CD with modifiable print files! If you have a separate area just for the youngest learners, this book will guide you through every step of planning. The CD includes easily-adaptable forms and charts.

020900711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3006-5 $18.99 ($21.99 CAN.)

Then after they experience all the other upsidedown activities of the day, gather everyone back at Sidewalk Celebration for more music and inside-out fun!

Sidewalk Celebration Leader’s Guide

Pass-Along Music CDs

Sidewalk Celebration Music DVD

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Music, large-group activities, and skits to start off and wrap up the fun on Main Street. Includes scripts, music scores, and a closing program.

020904211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3040-9 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

All 10 songs at an affordable price.

A perfect gift for every child and leader! (Stereo version only) 020904411 UPC 7-07529-90137-4 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

High-energy music videos for all 10 songs, plus five fun interactive countdowns.

Project them on a large screen and let kids move and sing along!

020906511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3062-1 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Sidewalk Celebration Dual CD Set (Music & More)

Two reproducible CDs! One CD includes all 10 songs recorded in stereo, split-track, and accompaniment formats. The second CD includes editable PowerPoint® lyrics and pledges, as well as printable chord sheets, video files, MP3s, character scripts, and more!

020904611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3043-0 $29.99 ($33.99 CAN.)

OPENING & CLOSING

LEADER’S GUIDES

LEADER’S GUIDES

Kid Views DVD

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Includes 10 video segments of 2–3 minutes interviews with kids. Use two of these clips each day at Sidewalk Celebration to get kids thinking about the Word on the Street and how it impacts their own lives.

Can also be used in other programs to introduce a variety of topics.

020903911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3037-9 $24.99 ($27.99 CAN.)

Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide

Transform an ordinary room into an inside-out & upside-down Main Street!

Includes all five sheets from the Decorating Pack, a 16-page decorating guide, and all eight sheets from the Giant Main Street Buildings.

020900511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3004-1 $29.99 ($33.99 CAN.)

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BIBLE STORY EXPERIENCE

These TEACHING RESOURCE PACKS can be used for each age level at your Bible storytelling site or in the classroom.

Kids will explore Jesus’ parables in a variety of interactive ways and take a new look at what the Bible says about gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, grace, and faithfulness.

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED FOR THE BIBLE STORYTELLING SITE Parable Productions Leader’s Guide

This 40-page guide with CD includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. Engage kids in unexpected Bible parables and activities that help them live like Jesus.

020900311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3002-7 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Bible Memory Poster Pack/NIV

Five colorful 19" x 27" posters to help kids learn Psalm 25:4, 5.

020902711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3026-3 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

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PreSchool Teaching Resources Now Playing Poster Pack Five 19" X 27" posters are a great way to introduce the parables each day. Put them at the entrance to Parable Productions and Sidewalk Celebration!

020901911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3018-8 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Includes seven full-color printed sheets (five twosided Bible art posters and two interactive posters) and a CD with audio and printable files (puzzles, coloring pages, music activity, familyconnect newsletters).

020901211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3011-9 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Elementary Teaching Resources

NEW two-sided Bible story posters, interactive bulletin board art, and a CD containing take-home family newsletters, a coloring book, activity pages, and more!

020901411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3013-3 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

BIBLE STORY EXPERIENCE

BIBLE STORY EXPERIENCE

BIBLE STORY EXPERIENCE

PreTeen Teaching Resources

Enhance daily sessions with a variety of additional activities and materials. Contains six printed posters, plus a CD filled with audio, print, and PowerPoint® files.

020901611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3015-7 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

STUDENT BOOKS can also be used during Brown Bag Bistro to reinforce the daily Bible lesson. Flexible for site-based or classroom-based VBS.

Bible Memory Poster Pack/KJV

Five colorful 19" x 27" posters to help kids learn Psalm 25:4, 5.

020902811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3027-0 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

PreSchool Student Book

This fun-filled book will guide preschoolers as they explore Bible parables, learn Bible verses, and play games.

Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities.

020903011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3029-4 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Elementary Student Book

Includes stickers!

This book for kids is designed to help them remember the Bible parables as well as choose ways to put the Word on the Street into practice.

020903211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3031-7 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

PreTeen Student Book

Filled with a variety of interactive learning tools, this 16-page glossy comic-size book will help make relevant connections in the lives of preteen students.

020903411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3033-1 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

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SERVICE & CRAFT PROJECTS

SERVICE & CRAFT PROJECTS Choose from a variety of creative and purposeful projects and activities that will help kids remember that Jesus makes a difference through them!

Guide Factory Leader’s Check out the Fun os rp s with a pu e! for exciting project

Fun Factory Leader’s Guide

This 64-page guide is packed with options (more projects than last year)! Choose from craft projects kids can make to remind them to practice the Word on the Street, or choose from service projects to help kids take the love of Jesus to their communities.

020903811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3036-2 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Main Street Iron Ons

Use these iron-ons to create your own Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street T-shirts for kids! Light-colored T-shirts are recommended. Try using a different color T-shirt for each age group! Or use them on the Brown Bag Bistro Aprons (020907811).

020906011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3057-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Main Street Color-It Mural

Give kids a chance to color, doodle, and bring Main Street to life! Great decorating tool, or use before VBS to get kids excited about their week!

Two large sheets taped together create a wall mural that is 39" high x 108" wide.

020905111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3048-5 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

Main Street Stickers

Includes stickers of all the characters and fun graphics!

Kids will love using these stickers and sharing them with friends! Ten sheets in every pack—enough for 20 kids!

020905411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3051-5 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN.)

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Color-It Iron Ons

Use as a craft or pre-VBS activity to get kids ready for Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020906411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3061-4 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN.)

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of each day’s Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

FOOD & FRIENDS

Exciting Bible Memory games and action games engage the kids in fun and learning!

All the inside-out and upside-down activities connect to the Bible parables or the daily Word on the Street and how Jesus can make a difference every day.

Kids will love making and eating these tasty snacks! Then kids will connect in small groups to talk about the Word on the Street!

Brown Bag Bistro Leader’s Guide

This 32-page book includes everything you need to help kids make fun snacks and then talk in crews or small groups about ways Jesus makes a difference every day!

020901311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3012-6 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

PreSchool Student Book

Firehouse Fitness Leader’s Guide

This 48-page book has more than 30 games (more than last year!) to help kids play, have fun, and connect to Jesus’ parables or the Word on the Street!

020901811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3017-1 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

This fun-filled book will guide preschoolers as they explore Bible parables, learn Bible verses, and play games.

Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities.

020903011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3029-4 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Elementary Student Book Includes stickers! This book for kids is designed to help them remember the Bible parables as well as choose ways to put the Word on the Street into practice.

020903211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3031-7 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

PreTeen Student Book Water Bottle

Keep kids filled and refreshed during Firehouse Fitness or at Brown Bag Bistro on Main Street. Holds 17 ounces.

020907911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3069-0 $2.49 ($2.99 CAN.)

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FOOD & FRIENDS

FUN & GAMES

FUN & GAMES

Main Street Hats

Kids will want to wear this blue baseball-style hat long after VBS is over!

020907311 UPC 7-07529-90143-5 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

Twisty Fun Flyer

Fun game flyer that folds up. A great reminder of how God turns our lives inside out & upside down.

020908011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3070-6 $1.49 ($1.79 CAN.)

Filled with a variety of interactive learning tools, this 16-page glossy comic-size book will help make relevant connections in the lives of preteen students.

020903411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3033-1 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Water Bottle

Brown Bag Bistro Apron

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Super Fun Activity Tablecloth (Write On/Wipe Off)

Keep kids filled and refreshed during Firehouse Fitness or at Brown Bag Bistro on Main Street. Holds 17 ounces.

020907911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3069-0 $2.49 ($2.99 CAN.)

Five colorful 20" x 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

These fun and functional aprons will help your Brown Bag Bistro staff keep neat and clean while serving up yummy snacks!

020907811 UPC 7-07529-90146-6 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Keep kids active and engaged with this 47" x 72" tablecloth that can be used again and again.

Use a dry-erase marker and watch as kids and adults have fun during your snack time, VBS events, or any event in your church.

020908811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3077-5 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

Main Street Cookie Cutters

Use before VBS or at Brown Bag Bistro for kids to have fun with cookies. Set includes Cooper, fire hydrant, and one way sign.

020905211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3049-2 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN.)

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DECORATING

WHEN KIDS GET THEM IMMEDIATE VISIT MAIN STREET LY EXCITED, INTRIGUED , AND ENGAGED!

Decorating on Main Street won’t turn you and your team inside out or upside down with confusion!

Your time is valuable, so use these simple and convenient ideas to create a fantastic Main Street experience.

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Direct kids into Sidewalk Celebration with a yellow duct tape stripe right to the door.

Add lampposts, a park bench, potted plants and trees, gigantic crayons, a plastic fire hydrant, traffic lights, a vegetable stand, and a café table and chairs to bring the street to life.

Justin Time’s bus and a Cooper cut-out add to the atmosphere!

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Make your snack area a real Brown Bag Bistro that Chef Pierre mon Frére would be proud of!

From the ceiling, hang fun and unusual kitchen utensils to add to the wackiness!

Decorate tables with oversized food items, baking and cooking equipment, and lots of paper bags!

Use hot glue to attach posters to cement block walls. Easy to attach and easy to remove after Main Street is over!

1 At Sidewalk Celebration, the colorful shops, buildings, and life-size props invite kids to join in the fun! Use the large set decorations from the Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide or make them even larger using the vector files found on the Art & Decorating CD.

Display the colorful signs and large posters to remind kids of the Word on the Street.

D E C O R AT I N G

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DECORATING

G N I T A R O C DE

Display the Word on the Street posters to help leaders and kids connect each day’s snack and table discussion to Jesus’ parable.

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Check out the colorful art files from the Art & Decorating CD and let your imagination go as you decorate your version of the Brown Bag Bistro!

Turn Parable Productions into an exciting learning experience!

For Firehouse Fitness, use a tent or canopy to provide a shady spot for kids and leaders.

Place the Firehouse Fitness building and site poster inside where kids will exit the building for the games site.

Use the Parable Productions building, site poster, and the ticket window at the entrance to your Bible story site. The art for the ticket window is on the Parable Productions CD.

Streamline decorations outside using the outdoor banner and focus on helping kids enjoy the active games!

Create two areas inside . . .

A BACKSTAGE AREA with props, trunks of costumes, sound effects, and other unique production items . . .

AND A STAGE AREA where kids use what they learned “backstage” to become part of Jesus’ parable.

Display a new Bible story poster each day along with the oversized posters of the Word on the Street. Then scatter colorful tickets among the posters on the walls.

Leave plenty of room where kids and leaders can sit, talk, and pray together about Jesus’ inside-out truths.

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Get Fun Factory ready for creativity AND service!

Use the Fun Factory building and site poster at the entrance to your projects site.

Add oversized crayons at the door or hang them from the ceiling!

Add more unexpected interest with cool artwork that you can print from the Art & Decorating CD and hang from the ceiling.

Display the Word on the Street posters and incorporate handprints into your decorations as a colorful reminder that this site combines hands-on fun with service!

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DECORATING

Main Street is easy to decorate! Use items on the next several pages to enhance your decorations. Make it a fun, colorful experience for the kids!

Outdoor Banner

Site Names Poster Pack

Use this large banner (3' x 5') to let your community know about VBS or use to decorate inside your building too!

Features blank writing space so you can include the information you want. It’s weatherproof with grommets for rope tie-down.

020902011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3019-5 $25.99 ($29.99 CAN.)

Five colorful 19" x 27" posters help you designate and decorate sites at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3024-9 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

Bible Memory Poster Pack/NIV

Five colorful 19" x 27" posters to help kids learn Psalm 25:4, 5.

020902711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3026-3 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

Art & Decorating CD

Decorate with the click of a button! Use this resource to bring all the wacky fun of Main Street into your sites, classrooms, and large-group areas. Includes full-color and grayscale images.

020902311 MORE TH ISBN 978-0-7847-3022-5 As Many Gra AN 3 TIMES phics Than $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.) Last Ye

Bible Memory Poster Pack/KJV ar!

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

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Five colorful 19" x 27" posters to help kids learn Psalm 25:4, 5.

020902811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3027-0 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

Now Playing Poster Pack

Five 19" X 27" posters are a great way to introduce the parables each day. Put them at the entrance to Parable Productions and Sidewalk Celebration!

020901911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3018-8 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Main Street Color-It Mural

Give kids a chance to color, doodle, and bring Main Street to life! Great decorating tool, or use before VBS to get kids excited about their week!

Two large sheets taped together create a wall mural that is 39" high x 108" wide.

020905111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3048-5 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

Latex Balloons

Four each of five assorted colors to add fun to Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street! (Colors may vary from those pictured.)

020907411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3065-2 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

D E C O R AT I N G Giant Main Street Buildings

Create Main Street on the stage for your large-group times using the buildings in this pack. Eight huge sheets provide twice as much art as in previous years! See the Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide for fun ways to use these colorful decorations.

020908411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3073-7 $14.99 ($16.99 CAN.)

Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide

Publicity Theme Posters

Decorating Pack

Main Street Backer Board

Transform an ordinary room into an inside-out & upsidedown Main Street! Includes all five sheets from the Decorating Pack, a 16-page decorating guide, and all eight sheets from the Giant Main Street Buildings.

020900511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3004-1 $29.99 ($33.99 CAN.)

Contains five large sheets (39" x 55") with the following full-color art on them: Heidi Claire, Chef Pierre mon Frére, Justin Time, Cooper, Justin’s bus, large Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street logo, a smaller logo, the Psalm 25:4, 5 icon, and various other Main Street images.

020908311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3072-0 $15.99 ($18.99 CAN.)

DECORATING

G N I T A R O C DE

Spread the word about Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street with these attractive 11" x 15" posters!

020902211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3021-8 $10.99 ($11.99 CAN.)

A quick-and-easy way to advertise your registration area or decorate your stage. This sturdy cardboard backer board will enhance any area.

020908711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3076-8 $26.99 ($29.99 CAN.)

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PUBLICITY, RECRUITING, TRAINING, & ATTENDANCE HELPS

Publicity and recruiting are important to the success of any event. Create your own posters, banners, and flyers with the easy-to-use Main Street publicity tools found here!

Outdoor Banner

Use this large banner (3' x 5') to let your community know about VBS or use to decorate inside your building too!

Features blank writing space so you can include the information you want. It’s weatherproof with grommets for rope tie-down.

020902011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3019-5 $25.99 ($29.99 CAN.)

Planning DVD

Promote, recruit, and train volunteers using this helpful tool! Includes overview, recruiting segments, decorating ideas, training clips, plus bonus videos.

020900211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3001-0 $22.99 ($25.99 CAN.)

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Decorate with the click of a button! Use this resource to bring all the wacky fun of Main Street into your sites, classrooms, and large-group areas. Includes over 300 fullcolor and grayscale images.

020902311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3022-5 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Site Names Poster Pack

Five colorful 19" x 27" posters help you designate and decorate sites at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3024-9 $11.99 ($12.99 CAN.)

Publicity & Recruiting CD

Awesome resources at the click of a button!

Includes print-ready art files and modifiable publicity resources that include postcards, mailings, advertising posters, brochures, and labels fully designed to invite your community to Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street!

020902111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3020-1 $21.99 (23.99 CAN.)

Art & Decorating CD

Pass-Along Music CDs

S: INCLUDEning Clips

Recruiting and

Trai

All 10 songs at an affordable price. A perfect gift for every child and leader! (Stereo version only) 020904411 UPC 7-07529-90137-4 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Invitation Postcards

Help kids get excited to meet on Main Street! Four perforated postcards per 8-1/2" x 11" sheet (two each of two designs) for easy copying.

Makes 24 postcards.

020905011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3047-8 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN.)

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Doorknob Hanger Invitations

Get your community excited about Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street! Two perforated doorknob hangers are included on each 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Easy to photocopy or affix labels with your information to the back. Makes 50 hangers.

020905611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3053-9 $7.99 ($8.99 CAN.)

Recognition Certificates

8" x 10" certificate celebrating kids’ participation on Main Street! Pack of 12.

020902611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3025-6 $7.29 ($8.99 CAN.)

Participation Chart

A fun way to encourage kids to attend, bring Bibles, and invite friends! Use stickers from item 020905411.

020905811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3055-3 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN.)

Gift Bags

These bright gift bags are perfect for sending awards, giveaways, and craft projects home with every child! Pack of 10.

020903711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3035-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN.)

PUBLICITY, RECRUITING, TRAINING, & ATTENDANCE HELPS

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Word on the Street Banner Pens

Colorful plastic pens with pull-out banners that have the five Bible story posters, Scripture references, plus five Word on the Street signs and definitions. Give to all your volunteers to keep handy on their lanyards!

Pack of 5.

020904811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3045-4 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN.)

Crew Leader’s Bag Main Street Color-It Mural

Give kids a chance to color, doodle, and bring Main Street to life! Great decorating tool, or use before VBS to get kids excited about their week!

Two large sheets taped together create a wall mural that is 39" high x 108" wide.

020905111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3048-5 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

This large, sturdy red bag with shoulder-length handles is perfect for crew leaders and their daily materials!

020905511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3052-2 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

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MAIN STREET WEB HELPS

VBS WEB SITE

The Web site for Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street is full of fun tips, along with My Web Tools to help your church set up a VBS Web site, organize registration, and much more!

You’ll find: vaca

PARABLES

Complete downloadable lessons for summer fun and more! Five all new lessons for kids ages 3–12 builds on the theme and excitement of Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street VBS.

tionbibleschool.com

ABOUT MAIN STREET • Overview (Bible stories, Scriptures, daily themes) • How It Works (description of each of the Main Street sites) • Which Kit Is Right for You? (Starter Kit and Power Pak descriptions to help you decide what you need) • VBS Changes Lives!TM (vbschangeslives.com) Share and read stories of how VBS is changing lives and making a difference in communities everywhere!

• Music (short audio clips of all 10 songs) • Meet the Characters (bios of the wacky Main Street characters kids will meet and love) • Events (key in a date, state, or type of event, and find VBS events in your area) PRODUCTS • All Products (look at every product; shown by categories) • Ordering (download order form or order products online) • Product Updates (updates from the VBS team) • Downloadable Lessons: Parables on Main Street (complete lessons for preschool and elementary to extend the fun of Main Street.)

• S&S® Worldwide Craft Partner (great prepackaged craft projects from S&S Worldwide) IDEAS & HELPS • Decorating (ideas and photos to help you decorate Main Street) • Forums (post your ideas and comments about any VBS topic) • Free Downloads (logos, information, graphics, bonus activities) • Main Street Tour Guides (an interactive map to find your account manager)

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• NEW! Store Locator (locate VBS Main Street stores in your area) • NEW! Church Locator (locate Main Street VBS churches in your area to network and plan) • Snack Calculator (key in the number of kids and let it provide a list of supplies for your snacks) • Craft Calculator (key in the number of kids and let it provide a list of craft supplies for your projects) CONTACT US • Events (key in a date, state, or type of event, and find VBS events in your area) • Request a Planbook (call, e-mail, or download a PDF of the Planbook) • Forums (post your ideas and comments about any VBS topic) • Ordering Products (download order form or order products online) MY WEB TOOLS • Web Site Builder (helps create your own customized VBS Web site) • Registration Manager (allows VBS participants to register online) • Document Manager (upload documents that relate to your VBS program) • NEW! Share the Change! Give a little—Change a life!

(VBS resource registry) • NEW! Interactive Planning Calendar (online calendar to help you plan and organize Main Street; allows directors to use key dates suggested by Standard Publishing as well as add dates that relate to their church schedule and activities)

Extend the fun of VBS or use this great curriculum anytime you want to teach about Jesus’ parables.

Kids will discover more of Jesus’ parables and how Jesus can make a difference in their lives.

These downloadable, editable lessons about Jesus’ parables are perfect for children’s Sunday school/weekend programs, children’s church, or midweek programs for kids. You can even use these lessons to create a second week of VBS! • Easy to use, volunteer-friendly, and loads of fun.

• Easy to edit and customize using Microsoft® Word!

• Materials can be printed for teachers and leaders or e-mailed to them.

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MAIN STREET DOWNLOADABLE LESSONS

MAIN STREET DOWNLOADABLE LESSONS

MAIN STREET WEB HELPS

Leave up all the great decorations from Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street VBS and use the same cool music.

Choose which format works best for you: • Large-group/small-group format: 4 lessons for preschool children, 4 lessons for elementary kids, and one bonus family session or . . .

• Classroom-based format: 4 lessons for preschool children, 4 lessons for elementary kids, and one bonus family session or . . .

• Site-based format: 4 lessons for preschool children, 4 lessons for elementary kids, and one bonus family session Kids will love the interactive Bible story times at Parable Productions, meaningful crafts and service projects at the Fun Factory, exciting games at Firehouse Fitness, and delicious snacks at Brown Bag Bistro. $16.99 020909111 Only available as downloads from standardpub.com after February 1, 2011

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PRESCHOOL

PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL

34 Photo of preschool

Includes CD with modifiable print files! If you have a separate area just for the youngest learners, this book will guide you through every step of planning. The CD includes easily-adaptable forms and charts.

020900711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3006-5 $18.99 ($21.99 CAN.)

PreSchool Teacher Guide

Provides interactive Bible stories and activities to help preschoolers, ages 3–kindergarten, have fun playing and learning at PreSchool Playground.

Perfect for classroomand site-based VBS. 020900611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3005-8 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN.)

PreSchool Teaching Resources

Includes seven full-color printed sheets (five twosided Bible art posters and two interactive posters) and a CD with audio and printable files (puzzles, coloring pages, music activity, familyconnect newsletters).

020901211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3011-9 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

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PreSchool Student Book

This fun-filled tudent One Per S book will guide preschoolers as they explore Bible parables, learn Bible verses, and play games. Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities.

020903011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3029-4 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

PRESCHOOL

PreSchool Director’s Guide

Happy Day® Digital Book Bundle (Interactive CD & Set of 6 Books) Volume 2 Help kids live out the teachings of Jesus’ stories again and again on the big screen using your computer and this new resource especially for the youngest learners!

Includes six Happy Day® Books and a Flash® adaptation of each book: My Story of Jesus; Thank You, God; Charlie’s “Be Kind” Day; Prickle Says I’m Sorry; Jesus Loves Me; What Is Faith?

020908911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3078-2 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Skin Decals

These removable skin decals will be a popular way to allow kids to show off all the fun and learning they are having at Main Street!

020908611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3075-1 $2.29 ($2.75 CAN.)

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ELEMENTARY ELEMENTARY

ELEMENTARY

ELEMENTARY Elementary Teacher Guide

Packed with activities and ideas to help teachers plan every session with interactive learning and fun! For teachers of kids in grades 1–3. Perfect for classroom-based VBS. 020900811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3007-2 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN.)

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Elementary Teaching Resources

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

NEW two-sided Bible story posters, interactive bulletin board art, and a CD containing takehome family newsletters, a coloring book, activity pages, and more!

020901411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3013-3 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Elementary Student Book

Includes stickers! This book for kids is designed to help them remember the Bible parables as well as choose ways to put the Word on the Street into practice.

020903211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3031-7 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

VBS BandsTM

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Use to reward kids for Bible Memory work, attendance, and more. Kids love to collect and trade these wacky rubber bracelets. Each pack includes four each of the five shapes: Cooper, Chef Pierre, Justin Time, Heidi Claire, and the Main Street Bus. 020905311 UPC 7-07529-90145-9 $3.59 ($4.50 CAN.)

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PRETEENS PRETEENS

PRETEENS

PRETEENS PreTeen Teacher Guide

For teachers of kids in grades 4–6. Includes multiple activity options, strong Bible emphasis, and application challenges specifically designed for preteens.

020901011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3009-6 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN.)

PreTeen Teaching Resources

Word on the Street Poster Pack

Five colorful 20" X 45" banner posters are visual reminders of the Word on the Street at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

020902411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3023-2 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Enhance daily sessions with a variety of additional activities and materials. Contains six printed posters, plus a CD filled with audio, print, and PowerPointÂŽ files.

020901611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3015-7 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

PreTeen Student Book

Filled with a variety of interactive learning tools, this 16-page glossy comic-size book will help make relevant connections in the lives of preteen students.

020903411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3033-1 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

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Use to reward kids for Bible Memory work, attendance, and more. Kids love to collect and trade these wacky rubber bracelets. Each pack includes four each of the five shapes: Cooper, Chef Pierre, Justin Time, Heidi Claire, and the Main Street Bus. 020905311 UPC 7-07529-90145-9 $3.59 ($4.50 CAN.)

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ADULT

TEEN TEEN

Help teens see how Jesus makes a difference every day with these insightful, motivating materials. The 48-page guide also includes a CD filled with audio, print, and PowerPoint® files.

020901111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3010-2 $8.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

Inverted

Living Out the Perspective-Changing Parables Jesus Told Jesus’ parables can turn your life upside down . . . on purpose.

From the first to the twenty-first century, people have heard Jesus’ words and had their directions reversed, perspectives altered, and lives inverted. Unusual twists. Unexpected endings.

Woven into the fabric of every narrative are pearls of wisdom waiting to be discovered—and lived out. So forget what you think you know. Find out what Jesus really said. And brace yourself—you’re about to be inverted!

025445011 ISBN 978-0-7847-2925-0 $9.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

ADULT

Teen Teacher Guide & Resource CD

Inverted Group Member Discussion Guide

Teen Student Book

Challenge teens to live what they’ve learned from Jesus’ parables with a student book designed just for them!

020903511 ISBN 978-0-7847-3034-8 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Each session of this discussion guide parallels a chapter from Inverted and features opening group activities and ideas for engaging group discussion.

025445111 ISBN 978-0-7847-2926-7 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

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HAPPY DAY® BOOKS

HAPPY DAY® DIGITAL BOOKS

HAPPY DAY® DIGITAL BOOKS

HAPPY DAY® BOOKS

Happy Day® Digital Book Bundle (Interactive CD & Set of 6 Books) Volume 2

Help kids live out the teachings of Jesus’ stories again and again on the big screen using your computer and this new resource especially for the youngest learners! Includes six Happy Day® Books and a Flash® adaptation of each book: My Story of Jesus; Thank You, God; Charlie’s “Be Kind” Day; Prickle Says I’m Sorry; Jesus Loves Me; and What Is Faith?

020908911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3078-2 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Happy Day® 6-Book Set

Read these to your students or give them as special gifts! Each book will remind kids of what Jesus taught through five of His parables! Includes My Story of Jesus; Thank You, God; Charlie’s “Be Kind” Day; Prickle Says I’m Sorry; Jesus Loves Me; and What Is Faith?

020909011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3079-9 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN.)

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COOPER

COOPER COOPER

COOPER

Cooper is a fun-loving dog that your kids will adore. Cooper is used in your PreSchool Playground area to help the youngest kids learn what it means to make a difference.

Preschoolers love Cooper!

Cooper Hand Puppet

RIPTS can also The COOPER PUPPET and SC sing session. clo be used in your opening and

Preschoolers will look forward to their daily visits with Cooper.

020903611 UPC 7-07529-90136-7 $26.99 ($29.99 CAN.)

Cooper Skits CD Puppet Pack

Kit includes a puppet and CD with audio skits, printable scripts, instructions for building a puppet stage, plus art files for decorating the stage.

020900411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3003-4 $34.99 ($39.99 CAN.)

CD includes audio skits, printable scripts, and instructions for building a puppet stage.

020904111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3039-3 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Cooper Costume Cooper Costume Pattern

Create your own Cooper costume using this pattern! Includes pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions.

020907211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3064-5 $19.99 ($22.99 CAN.)

Use this full-body costume when Cooper makes special appearances during each day’s activities.

020907111 UPC 7-07529-90142-8 $199.99 ($222.99 CAN.)

FIELD TEST MOMENT

The kids loved to see Cooper every day at VBS. The Cooper costume was a great way to promote VBS ahead of time and was a hit during the week of VBS!

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GIFTS, GEAR, & AWARDS

Activity Pad T-Shirt

50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester.

Adult Medium

020906711 UPC 7-07529-90138-1 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Adult Large

020906811 UPC 7-07529-90139-8 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Adult XL

020906911 UPC 7-07529-90140-4 $14.99 ($17.99 CAN.)

Adult XXL

020907011 UPC 7-07529-90141-1 $16.99 ($19.99 CAN.)

Name Tags & Lanyards

These bus passes (with lanyards!) are great name tags! Use them to help kids get to Main Street and use stickers (included on item 020905411) on the backs of name tags when kids report how they’re living out the Word on the Street.

Pack of 10.

020905711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3054-6 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

Shutter Sunglasses

Kids will love these colorful, insideout & upside-down wacky glasses.

They’ll want to wear these long after VBS! Pack of 5.

020907611 UPC 7-07529-90144-2 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN.)

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Brown Bag Bistro Apron

These fun and functional aprons will help your Brown Bag Bistro staff keep neat and clean while serving up yummy snacks!

020907811 UPC 7-07529-90146-6 $2.99 ($3.49 CAN.)

Recognition Certificates

8" x 10" certificates celebrating kids’ participation on Main Street!

Pack of 12.

020902611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3025-6 $7.29 ($8.99 CAN.)

Staff Appreciation Cards

Thank all your volunteers at Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street! Words inside: Thanks for helping serve up a good time!

Pack of 10.

020902911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3028-7 $8.49 ($9.99 CAN.)

Gift Bags

These bright gift bags are perfect for sending awards, giveaways, and craft projects home with every child!

020903711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3035-5 $6.99 ($7.99 CAN.)

Word on the Street Banner Pens Colorful plastic pens with pullout banners that have the five Bible story posters, Scripture references, plus five Word on the Street signs and definitions. Give to all your volunteers to keep handy on their lanyards!

Pack of 5.

020904811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3045-4 $4.99 ($5.99 CAN.)

This activity pad has 80 pages of activities to remind kids of all the fun on Main Street!

Inexpensive send-home gift for each child!

020904911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3046-1 $1.29 ($1.49 CAN.)

Main Street Cookie Cutters

Use before VBS or at Brown Bag Bistro for kids to have fun with cookies.

Set includes Cooper, fire hydrant, and one way sign.

020905211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3049-2 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN.)

Water Bottle

Keep kids filled and refreshed during Firehouse Fitness or at Brown Bag Bistro on Main Street. Holds 17 ounces.

020907911 ISBN 978-0-7847-3069-0 $2.49 ($2.99 CAN.)

VBS BandsTM

Use to reward kids for Bible Memory work, attendance, and more.

Kids love to collect and trade these wacky rubber bracelets. Each pack includes four each of the five shapes: Cooper, Chef Pierre, Justin Time, Heidi Claire, and the Main Street Bus. 020905311 UPC 7-07529-90145-9 $3.59 ($4.50 CAN.)

Rainbow Writer Pencils

Kids love pencils! Unique pencil that writes in a rainbow of color. Sure to be a popular giveaway for your kids! Pack of 12.

020906111 ISBN 978-0-7847-3058-4 $5.29 ($6.50 CAN.)

GIFTS, GEAR, & AWARDS

GIFTS, GEAR, & AWARDS

Word on the Street Bookmarks

These inexpensive reminders will help kids remember Jesus’ parables and the daily Word on the Street! Pack of 25.

020906311 ISBN 978-0-7847-3060-7 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN.)

Main Street Notepad

Organize your to-do list, send messages to your volunteers, or make reminders using this fun Main Street notepad!

This colorful tablet of 300 sheets is perfect for reminding everyone of the VBS theme while relaying messages and organizing!

Great volunteer gift!

020906611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3063-8 $1.99 ($2.49 CAN.)

Main Street Hats

Kids will want to wear this blue baseball-style hat long after VBS is over!

020907311 UPC 7-07529-90143-5 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

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Main Street Stickers

Includes stickers of all the characters and fun graphics! Kids will love using these stickers and sharing them with friends!

Ten sheets in every pack— enough for 20 kids!

020905411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3051-5 $5.99 ($6.99 CAN.) Use these iron-ons to create your own Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street T-shirts for kids!

Light-colored T-shirts are recommended. Try using a different color T-shirt for each age group! Or use them on the Brown Bag Bistro Aprons (020907811).

Pack of 10.

020906011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3057-7 $12.99 ($14.99 CAN.)

Color-It Iron Ons

Use as a craft or pre-VBS activity to get kids ready for Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street.

Pack of 10.

020906411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3061-4 $9.99 ($10.99 CAN.)

Skin Decals

These removable skin decals will be a popular way to allow kids to show off all the fun and learning they are having at Main Street!

020908611 ISBN 978-0-7847-3075-1 $2.29 ($2.75 CAN.)

Four each of five assorted colors to add fun to Inside Out & Upside Down on Main Street! (Colors may vary from those pictured.)

020907411 ISBN 978-0-7847-3065-2 $7.99 ($9.99 CAN.)

ALS

Kids will love collecting all five Bible Pin Pals to wear on their lanyards or hats!

And parents will love hearing kids tell them again and again how the pins remind them of the daily Word on the Street

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Twisty Fun Flyer

Fun game flyer that folds up.

A great reminder of how God turns our lives inside out & upside down.

020908011 ISBN 978-0-7847-3070-6 $1.49 ($1.79 CAN.)

BIBLE PIN PALS

Latex Balloons

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Package of five different pins.

020907711 ISBN 978-0-7847-3068-3 $3.99 ($4.99 CAN.)

Follow-Up Photo Frames

Remind kids of the fun they had on Main Street and invite the whole family to come back to church with this fun photo frame mailer.

Just add your church’s information and the child’s picture, then address the front and mail one to each kid who came to VBS! Pack of 5.

020908211 ISBN 978-0-7847-3071-3 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

Super Fun Activity Tablecloth (Write On/Wipe Off) Keep kids active and engaged with this 47" x 72" tablecloth that can be used again and again. Use a dry-erase marker and watch as kids and adults have fun during your snack time, VBS events, or any program in your church.

020908811 ISBN 978-0-7847-3077-5 $6.99 ($8.50 CAN.)

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VBS CHANGES LIVES at All Ages

VBS changes lives in communities and cities all over the world!

On vbschangeslives.com, read stories of how God used VBS leaders, teachers, volunteers, and kids to make a difference in the world around Happy Birthday, Jesus! them. Then plan Main Street to make a difference in your A friend of mine shares this story community! and I want to share it with all of you!

Here are a few stories of how VBS has changed lives. Share your stories at vbschangeslives.com.

I Love VBS! I LOVE VBS. I was not raised in a church that did VBS so it was a fairly unknown concept to me until I started attending a Christian Bible college.

Even then, it wasn’t until I had firsthand experience with VBS a couple years ago that I REALLY understood what goes into it.

When my friend was a youth pastor, their church had VBS. There was a lady in the church who picked up kids from her community and brought them to church. One was a small boy, maybe 5-6, whose family did not attend church anywhere. He loved VBS, but the teachers did not love him. He was VERY active and had difficulty sitting still. However, he had discovered God loved him, even when he was bad. He was so excited about the fact that God loved him.

When VBS was done, oh my — to the teachers’ regret, he came to Sunday school every Sunday. He loved God, whom he knew loved him. Christmas that year was on Sunday, and my friend planned a huge birthday party for Jesus. The little boy was SO thrilled, because he wanted to sing happy birthday to Jesus, who loved him.

On Christmas Eve, the little boy and his family were in the family van Christmas shopping. Their van was hit head-on by a drunk driver and the little boy was killed. At his funeral, his teachers were ashamed because of their attitude to him, but they realized also that because of VBS he was singing happy birthday to Jesus face-to-face. VBS works!

But let me tell you this, I know VBS changes lives because, as an adult, I have watched it happen before my eyes. I know VBS changes lives because it changed MY life, as an adult. It didn’t change my life when I was 5 or 8 or 11. It changed my life at 24.

It opened my eyes to a fun-loving, adventurefilled, creative God who delights in children of all ages and desperately wants his people to know him and his character and his salvation.

KATIE R. (KY)

SHARED BY DIANE W.

As he found himself slowing down a bit in his early 80s, it wasn’t that easy to find jobs he could do in his church. His energy, hearing, and sight weren’t what they used to be.

He loved serving God, and he loved the freshness and excitement of the kids at VBS. He tearfully told the VBS director he thought he’d need to retire from working at VBS. But the wise VBS director instead asked him to come every day and supervise one important part of the day: hand washing.

After the recreation time and crafts and before snack time, each child was to wash his or her hands.

Although willing, he was at first hesitant and not sure he’d really be contributing. But then he realized he was the only volunteer who got to speak to every child each day. As he encouraged them to use a little more soap and take a

Everybody loves it when kids invite their friends to VBS. That’s how it’s suppose to work. Teachers encourage the friends to come back the next day to give us the maximum amount of time we can have with them to pour God’s love into their lives. When you have just five days, you don’t want to miss a minute.

So as a teacher you feel a bit like you’ve failed somehow when a student comes one day and you may never see them again.

Disappointed, you conclude you must not have made much of an impression on those one-day-only kids.

VBS Can Change a Life!

But don’t be too sure.

Her mom wouldn’t let her go to church. When one of the neighbors invited her to attend VBS one day, her mom grudgingly agreed she could go.

But just for one day. At the close of that day, she left with eyes shining, fists full of crafts and papers.

The teacher must have hoped she’d be back, but they never saw her again.

The teacher’s name is long lost, and she can’t sing any of the songs now, but she remembers that day. She remembers how much she liked the music, how fun it was, and that she heard and believed that day that Jesus is really the Son of God. That one day ignited a spark and burned into her heart a hunger for God and the truth of his love.

Much later as a young adult she was invited to church again.

Her friends were surprised when she not only agreed to attend, but quickly made a commitment to Christ as though this was something she had been waiting to do. Now active in a church in the Pacific Northwest, her eyes still light up when she talks about that one day in VBS.

little more time, he got to greet them, learn their names, and provide one more bit of Christ’s love to each student. They call him Grandpa and he touched the lives of every one of those children, as well as some of their parents.

He’s now in his upper 80s but still an integral part of VBS at his church. He provides hugs and stability and whispers of Jesus’ love and the children give back with affirmation of being needed and still making a vital contribution.

It seems VBS changes lives for people of all ages.

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THE BUSINESS OF

Reaching Children for Jesus As a vocational children’s pastor, part of what I do is assess our current ministries. If they aren’t fulfilling the intended purpose, they get scrapped. If there is something new that we can do to better facilitate our purpose, it’s time for change.

Recently I was evaluating our summer ministries, specifically, Vacation Bible School. We do VBS each summer to fulfill the Great Commission (reach kids with the Gospel and make disciples) and to engage our community. I looked at other summer programming options—there are lots of new programs we could start to help us reach these goals. When I stopped to ask which new program would be best, it dawned on me: I already have a program that does what I’m after. Why should we start several new programs to do the work Vacation Bible School was designed to do?

I left that evaluation session with a renewed passion to make Vacation Bible School the biggest thing of the summer.

If you have decided to use VBS in your church, purposefully to step up to the plate and take it from good to great. Decide that you are going to take seriously this business of reaching children for the Lord Jesus Christ!

Ryan F. (IN)

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Because she knows even when it’s only for one day, VBS CAN CHANGE A LIFE.

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