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Join us on a Jungle Safari to explore the nature of God as CREATOR, PROVIDER, PROTECTOR, SAVIOR, and KING. Learn that we can all count on Him through Bible stories that start in Genesis and lead you to Revelation. Each kit contains everything you’ll need to lead your VBS, and only Standard offers these top-rated features . . .
• Special needs resources within the Director’s Guide to organize, recruit, and equip your volunteers. Use adaptations and tips throughout the leader’s guides and cards to make your VBS Special Needs Friendly. • 8 new music videos featuring award-winning Christian artist, Yancy; completely reproducible files include lyrics, MP3, and MP4 formats. Easy-to-learn song motions are taught on a tutorial video for volunteers. • A missions focus with a 5-part video series led by Back2Back Ministries Executive Director, Beth Guckenberger, that inspires kids through real-life stories. • Completely reproducible age-level resources and leader’s guides for 6 exciting sites including a special site for Preschoolers. Check them out on page 7. • A new Service & Missions site, Slug-a-Bug S.W.A.M.P., where kids Serve With A Mighty Purpose through activities and projects that help them put their faith into action and impact the lives of others. • A new Crafts & Music site, where kids make musical instruments during the craft activity and enjoy praise songs from Yancy. • Full decorating and publicity materials with beautiful new artwork. Kit includes 5 poster packs and a CD! • Clever and fun Jungle Bible Pals™ by Floppets™—a toucan, monkey, lizard, beetle, and jaguar are daily collectibles kids will love! Each one reinforces the theme and Scripture of the day. • FREE web tools, including online registration and so much more!
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In addition to Jungle Safari: • Kids Serving Kids™ fully resourced Mission Kit—perfect for a weekend VBS or a family ministry event. • God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars—this evening themed program was a best seller in 2013. If you missed it and heard about the fun, here’s your chance to experience the place “Where Kids Have a Blast Serving Jesus.” • Great options for adult Bible study that complement the themes of your kids’ program. Thanks for joining us this summer!
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! 4 1 0 2 r o f m a r g o r P New VBS Kids will be learning about the nature of God through Bible stories that start in Genesis and lead us to Revelation. In each session, kids will KNOW what’s so great about God, EXPLORE the nature of God, and SERVE God in practical ways.
Bible memory: Psalm 86:9-12 In the opening session at Toucan Jam each day, kids will work together to learn Psalm 86:9-12, a great Scripture about who God is and what He means to us. In addition, kids will hear a verse from Psalms each day that tells about the daily theme: God is CREATOR, PROVIDER, PROTECTOR, SAVIOR, and KING.
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Sing, shout, praise, and pray as kids discover the greatest treasure of all.
Site Overview
Treasure is all around us during our opening and closing at Toucan Jam. During these large-group gatherings you will enjoy learning Psalm 86:9-12, talking about who God is and what He means to us. Introduce the daily theme, watch mission video segments, worship together with lots of great songs, delight in the optional character skits, challenge kids to complete their at-home service projects, and close with announcements and prayer.
Zip right to the point with hands-on activities and small-group discussions to help kids work through how and why they can always count on God. Kids and helpers alike will be learning about the nature of God through Bible stories that start in Genesis and lead to Revelation. In every session, kids will KNOW what’s so great about God, EXPLORE the nature of God, and learn how to SERVE God in practical ways. Daily memory verses from the book of Psalms, as well as meaningful small-group discussions and hands-on activities, help kids understand who God is and what He means to them.
Serve With A Mighty Purpose through activities and projects that help kids put their faith into action and impact the lives of others. Slug-A-Bug S.W.A.M.P is a one-of-a-kind destination where kids learn to impact the lives of others—in their communities, and around the world. This new site offers the versatility to teach about a mission you currently support or to use the ideas provided through Back2Back Ministries. With daily and weeklong service challenges designed for all ages, and accompanying discussion material, you’re sure to find something that meets your needs—and someone else’s!
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Opening & Closing Sing, shout, praise, and pray as kids discover the greatest treasure of all.
Snacks & Games Fuel up, jump up, and get moving with games that focus on what’s so great about God.
Bible Story Zip right to the point with hands-on activities and small-group discussion to help kids work through how and why they can always count on God.
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Service & Missions Serve With A Mighty Purpose through activities and projects that help kids put their faith into action and impact the lives of others.
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Crafts & Music Jump to the jungle beat and make musical crafts while learning lyrics and matching motions.
Preschool
Preschoolers will explore the nature of God through Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and service projects designed just for them.
Fuel up, jump up, and get moving with games that focus on what’s so great about God. This snacks & games site features two daily snack options that tie in with the Bible story as well as three daily game options that reinforce that day’s theme. Choose from indoor and outdoor games, and even special science-based activities. Discussion questions, conversation cues, and simple instructions help leaders talk with kids about who God is and what He means to them.
Jump to the jungle beat and make musical crafts while learning lyrics and matching motions. Treasure is created and heard at Lizard’s Leap—the new crafts & music site! Each day, kids will read a verse from the book of Psalms and be reminded that psalms are actually songs written to or about God. Through the creation of musical instrument crafts and learning praise songs, kids will stretch their talents and strengthen their passion to praise God—the greatest treasure of all!
Preschoolers will explore the nature of God through Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and service projects designed just for them. Little ones will hear each day’s Bible story in a way that they will understand and enjoy, as well as play games, eat snacks, make crafts and do service projects designed especially for them. Songs and action rhymes help children remember what they’ve learned and use up some of that preschool energy too!
What’s New! New Music by award-winning Christian artist Yancy Sing, shout, and praise with all-new, allreproducible worship music by Yancy! Connect with kids through music as they discover the greatest treasure of all. Yancy returns with 8 new, fun jungle beats that focus on the nature of God! Everything you need is in the kit, including reproducible songs, split tracks, music videos, sheet music, MP3s and MP4s.
NEW special needs adaptations It doesn’t take a miracle to teach kids who learn differently—just a teacher or leader who is willing to take a chance and shape a heart. Jungle Safari gives you confidence to welcome children who have special needs into your church. Partnering with Vangie Rodenbeck, special needs expert, your team will be equipped with teaching tips, lesson and activity options, informational forms, and ways to encourage families during VBS.
NEW service & missions focus Partnering with Beth Guckenberger and Back2Back Ministries, you’ll hear the incredible true video story of Ben and Joseph, orphans from Ethiopia. Show kids how they can count on God no matter what—that He always has great things planned for them! Jungle Safari also features a new site, Slug-A-Bug S.W.A.M.P. where kids will learn to Serve With A Mighty Purpose! Through activities focused on outreach and missions, kids will put their faith into action and impact the lives of others . . . here and around the world. Ben and Joseph’s story, along with other unforgettable real stories, can be found in Tales of the Defended Ones $8.99 • 025495113 ISBN 978-0-7847-3697-5
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Director’s Guide This easy-to-use binder, with 176 pages and tabbed dividers, will guide you through every step of Jungle Safari, from planning to follow-up! Nearly 20 pages are focused on setting up a VBS to include children with special needs. A PDF of the complete Director’s Guide, plus digital forms, charts, and editable docs are found on the Planning & Missions DVD-ROM in the Planning & Music Disc Set. 48-pages of this Guide will take you through every step of Jungle Safari for preschoolers, including all of the resources specifically designed to help lead and teach your youngest learners. Plus digital forms, charts, and editable docs are found on the Preschool CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set. Use the handy Opening & Closing Leader’s Guide to lead each large-group opening and closing at Jungle Safari! Each leaflet helps you engage kids to sing, shout, praise, and pray as they discover the greatest treasure of all.
Planning & Music Disc Set The Planning & Music Disc Set provides tons of resources to help you and your team plan, publicize, lead, and decorate! Disc set includes: Disc 1: Planning & Missions DVD digital Director’s Guide, video overviews, recruiting segments, missions stories, plus forms and parents letters, daily news and devotions, sample schedules, registration and publicity, and much more Disc 2: Music Video DVD with 8 engaging new music videos from Yancy, plus instructional videos to learn the song motions Disc 3: Music CD with 8 new songs from Yancy in stereo, with accompaniment tracks Disc 4: Decorating & Publicity CD has high-quality images and graphics to help decorate and share the excitement of VBS Disc 5: Opening & Closing CD-ROM has split-track versions of the songs, plus printable lyrics, motions, sheet music, character skits, and a closing program; PowerPoint ® slides for songs and pledges are also included Disc 6: Exportable Media DVD-ROM with all the MP3s and MP4s you need to download for presentation software
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Jungle Safari Kit Age-Level Resources Disc Set Completely reproducible and includes editable files you can customize! Disc 1: Preschool CD contains PDFs of the Preschool Director’s Guide, Bible Stories Leader’s Guide, and Activities & More Leader’s Cards, along with extra coloring pages, forms, checklists, and more Disc 2: Elementary & PreTeen CD contains PDFs of all leader’s guides and cards along with Bible monologues, patterns, family newsletters, science activities, and other optional resources
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Disc 3: Teen CD includes a PDF of the Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens plus videos, PowerPoint® presentations, and additional teaching materials
Bible Stories Leader’s Guides Preschool This 40-page guide provides interactive Bible stories and activities—just the right resources to help preschoolers, ages 3–kindergarten, have fun playing and learning at Lily Pad Playland. Bonus files for this site can be found on the Preschool CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set.
Elementary & PreTeen This 40-page guide includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. Kids will dig into Bible stories to discover that no one but God could be their Creator, Provider, Protector, Savior, and King. Hands-on activities and meaningful small-group discussions will help kids work through how and why they can always count on God. Additional files can be found on the elementary and PreTeen CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set.
Teen Help teens take the challenge to know God and serve Him with this insightful, motivating 32-page leader’s guide that includes activities and service projects. Additional digital files needed for teens can be found on the Teen CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set.
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Convenient Site Leader’s Cards Crafts & Music Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen Choose from the do-it-yourself musical craft options or from the pre-packaged options from S&S® Worldwide (see page 17). Through the challenge of creating instruments, learning lyrics, and matching motions, kids will stretch their talents and strengthen their passion to praise God—the greatest treasure of all!
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Snacks & Games Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen Easy-to-use, colorful cards, are filled with ideas for meaningful snacks and games kids will love. Choose from indoor and outdoor games, and even special science-based fun! Whether they are getting soaked, running relays, or testing their Bible memory might, kids will learn to count on God while building teamwork, confidence, and excitement! Two snack and three game options per session.
Service & Missions Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen As they learn what it means to count on God, kids have the opportunity to put that faith into action by participating in practical mission projects to help out kids across borders or friends just down the block. With daily and weeklong service ideas designed for all ages, and accompanying discussion material in these easy-to-use cards (40 full-color pages), you’re sure to find something that meets your needs—and someone else’s!
Activities & More Leader’s Cards – Preschool Easy-to-use, colorful cards (80 full-color pages) are filled with ideas and resources for all preschool activities—games, snacks, service projects, crafts, and Cooper puppet scripts.
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See pages 11-15 for details • Student Books (Preschool, Elementary, PreTeen, Teen) • Jungle Bible Pals™ by Floppets™ • Sample Chapters from Adult VBS Options • Jungle Creatures Stickers • Invitation Postcards • 3-in-1 Lanyard • Nature of God Stickers • Bookmark • Jungle Name Tag Cards • Jungle Serving Hands • Staff Appreciation Card • Iron-On Transfers • Recognition Certificate • Publicity Poster • Activity Pad KING
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Simple Jungle Safari Kit Transform Your Space Into a Jungle Safari Decorating Pack & Guide 11 large sheets (38” x 54”) and a 16-page guide provide decorating ideas for every site
Bible Story Poster Pack 5 colorful 19” x 27” posters bring the Bible stories to life
Daily Theme Poster Pack 5 striking 19” x 27” posters remind kids about the nature of God
Missions Poster pack 5 engaging 19” x 27” posters decorate your missions wall or Service & Missions site
Site Names Poster Pack 6 bright 19” x 27” posters designate and decorate specific areas of Jungle Safari For more help with decorating, see pages 12-13.
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Director’s Guide This easy-to-use binder, with 176 pages and tabbed dividers, will guide you through every step of Jungle Safari, from planning through the opening and closing to follow-up! ISBN 978-0-7847-7485-4 $29.99 • 020900114
Age-Level Resources Disc Set This set of 3 CDs is completely reproducible and includes editable files you can customize! Set includes a Preschool CD, Elementary & PreTeen CD, and a Teen CD. See page 7 for more details. ISBN 978-0-7847-7524-0 $59.99 • 020900414
Bible Stories Leader’s Guide – Preschool This 40-page guide provides interactive Bible stories and activities—just the right resources to help preschoolers, ages 3– kindergarten, have fun playing and learning at Lily Pad Playland. ISBN 978-0-7847-7488-5 $6.99 • 020900614
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Service & Missions Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen
Bible Stories Leader’s Guide – Elementary & PreTeen This 40-page guide includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. ISBN 978-0-7847-7486-1 $6.99 • 020900314
Bible Studies Leader’s Guide with Activities & Service Projects – Teen Help teens take the challenge to know God and serve Him with this insightful, motivating 32-page leader’s guide that includes activities and service projects. ISBN 978-0-7847-7491-5 $6.99 • 020901114
Activities & More Leader’s Cards – Preschool Easy-to-use, colorful cards (80 full-color pages) are filled with ideas and resources for all preschool activities— games, snacks, service projects, crafts, and Cooper puppet scripts. ISBN 978-0-7847-7490-8 $6.99 • 020900814
With daily and weeklong service ideas designed for all ages, and accompanying discussion material in these easy-to-use cards (40 full-color pages), you’re sure to find something that meets your needs—and someone else’s! ISBN 978-0-7847-7493-9 $6.99 • 020901814
Snacks & Games Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen Easy-to-use, 80 colorful cards are filled with ideas for meaningful snacks and games kids will love. Two snack and three game options per session. ISBN 978-0-7847-7492-2 $6.99 • 020901314
Crafts & Music Leader’s Cards – Elementary & PreTeen Choose from the do-it-yourself craft options available on these 40 full-color pages, or from the pre-packaged options from S&S Worldwide (see page 17). ISBN 978-0-7847-7505-9 $6.99 • 020903814
Music Video DVD Includes all 8 new music videos from Yancy. UPC 7-07529-90184-8 $29.99 • 020904614
Resources? Decorating Pack & Guide 11 large sheets (38”x 54”) and a 16-page guide filled with decorating ideas for every site ISBN 978-0-7847-7487-8 $34.99 • 020900514
Bible Story Poster Pack 5 colorful 19” x 27” posters bring the Bible stories to life ISBN 978-0-7847-7494-6 $14.99 • 020901914
Daily Theme Poster Pack 5 striking 19” x 27” posters remind kids about the nature of God ISBN 978-0-7847-7497-7 $14.99 • 020902414
Site Names Poster Pack 6 bright 19” x 27” posters designate and decorate specific areas of Jungle Safari ISBN 978-0-7847-7498-4 $14.99 • 020902514
Missions Poster Pack 5 engaging 19” x 27” posters decorate your missions wall or Service & Missions site ISBN 978-0-7847-7518-9 $14.99 • 020907514
How Many Students Do You Have? Preschool Student Book This fun-filled 16-page book will guide preschoolers as they explore the nature of God, learn Bible verses, and playgames. Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities. 8 3/8” x 10 5/8” ISBN 978-0-7847-7501-1 $2.99 • 020903014
Elementary Student Book These 24 full-color pages help elementary kids explore Bible stories and service through fun activities and conversation starters. Great size and format! 8 1/2” x 5 5/16” ISBN 978-0-7847-7502-8 $2.99 • 020903214
PreTeen Student Book These 24 full-color pages help preteens explore Bible stories and service through fun activities and conversation starters. Great size and format! 8 1/2” x 5 5/16” ISBN 978-0-7847-7503-5 $2.99 • 020903414
Teen Student Book Challenge teens each day to see opportunities to know and serve God with a 24-page full-color student magazine designed just for them! 5 5/16” x 8 1/2” ISBN 978-0-7847-7504-2 $2.99 • 020903514
Student pages are great to send home with kids!
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Decorations & Promotions to Make Publicity Posters 5 full-color posters, 11” x 15” One sample is included in the Super Simple Kit. Spread the word about Jungle Safari in your neighborhood to get kids excited about finding the greatest treasure! ISBN 978-0-7847-7496-0 $10.99 • 020902214
Tips Each day, kids will add treasure stones to the pillars, showing that God is CREATOR, PROVIDER, PROTECTOR, SAVIOR, and KING. And, there’s lots of space on the banner and the publicity poster to customize with your own information! Giant Ancient Pillars 4 full-color sheets, 38” x 54” each Create the focal point of your stage or anywhere at your church using these four large sheets that create two large pillars. Just mount them on foam core–no cutting out pieces and parts! See the decorating guide in the Decorating Pack & Guide for other fun ways to use them. ISBN 978-0-7847-7515-8 $16.99 • 020908414
Outdoor Banner 3’ x 5’ full-color banner with grommets Use this large banner to let your community know about your VBS or to decorate inside your building. Features blank printing space so you can include the information you want. It’s weatherproof, with grommets for rope tie-down. ISBN 978-0-7847-7495-3 $27.99 • 020902014
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Your Jungle Safari Come Alive Jungle Vines Wall Mural 3 full-color sheets, 36” x 72” each Create your own jungle adventure with these three large sheets. Comes rolled in a tube—no creases! When mounted on foam core or wall, it quickly becomes a 6’ x 9’ scene. See the Decorating Pack & Guide for other fun ways to use it. ISBN 978-0-7847-7516-5 $29.99 • 020908514
Jungle Serving Hands Package of 50. Use these with the Jungle Vines Wall Mural to create a missions wall and track giving and service projects. ISBN 978-0-7847-7529-5 $4.99 • 020909114
Tips See the Decorating Pack & Guide for fun, inexpensive, and easy-to-do ideas! See our Pinterest boards and Facebook pages for more decorating tips!
Decorating Pack & Guide This item is included in the Super Simple Kit, but available if you need additional resources. Transform an ordinary room into a jungle adventure! Includes seven sheets (38” x 54”) packed with full-color art, four more sheets (38” x 54”) that go together to make two ancient pillars over 9’ tall, and a 16-page decorating guide. ISBN 978-0-7847-7487-8 $34.99 • 020900514
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Complete your Jungle Safari Experience!
3-in-1 Lanyards
Activity Pad
Pack of 10 lanyards and 10 name tags–Black breakaway cord
80 pages are filled with activities to remind kids of all the fun they had at Jungle Safari! Inexpensive send-home gift for each child!
This innovative lanyard serves as a name tag holder and a pouch for student book pages. Kids can attach their Jungle Bible Pals™ by Floppets™ each day! VBS team members will love the convenient pouch for keeping pens, reminders, and schedules.
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Jungle Bible Pals™ by Floppets™ These Bible Pals are fun reminders of each lesson with the service focus and Scripture reference, and they attach easily with a color tether strap to the 3-in-1 Lanyard – or to shoes, fingers, backpacks, and just about everywhere! Send kids home each day with a Jungle Bible Pal. Durable, collectible, and MEANINGFUL. UPC 7-07529-90190-9 Pack of 5 for $5.99 • 020909014
Invitation Postcards Help kids get excited about joining their friends at Jungle Safari! Four perforated postcards on an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet for easy copying. Includes a template for filling out the back. A digital template is included on the Decorating & Publicity CD too! Includes 52 postcards. ISBN 978-0-7847-7509-7 $9.99 • 020905014
Fun Extras for Kids
ISBN 978-0-7847-7511-0 $14.99 • 020905714
Jungle Name Tag Cards Pack of 10 doublesided cards Extra cards for your 3-in-1 Lanyards. Attach Nature of God Stickers to reward kids for each service challenge they complete. Did you keep your lanyards from God’s Backyard Bible Camp? Save money! These name cards will work with them!
8” x 5 3/8” ISBN 978-0-7847-7508-0 $1.39 • 020904914
Jungle Creatures Stickers Each sheet includes stickers of the six Jungle Safari creatures plus extra bugs and jungle leaves! Enough for 6 kids. Pack of 6 sheets, 4” x 5” ISBN 978-0-7847-7507-3 $1.99 • 020904714
Nature of God Stickers
ISBN 978-0-7847-7528-8 $1.49 • 020905814
Bookmarks Pack of 25; full-color on two sides; 2” x 6 ½” ISBN 978-0-7847-7513-4 $5.99 • 020906314
Enough for 6 kids.
Each sheet includes stickers of the ancient pillar with the Creator, Provider, Protector, Savior, and King symbols, plus extra bugs and jungle leaves!
Pack of 6 sheets, 4” x 5”
Water Bottle Keep kids hydrated and refreshed. BPA free. Holds over 16 ounces.
ISBN 978-0-7847-7526-4 $1.99 • 020904814
Pass-Along Music CD
Blue with white imprint “I Can Count on God”; 9” x 2 ¾”
Send kids home singing! All 8 new songs by Yancy are a perfect gift for every child and leader! Stereo version only.
ISBN 978-0-7847-7514-1 $2.49 • 020907914
Pack of 10 CDs in paper sleeves UPC 7-07529-90183-1 $19.99 • 020904414
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& Volunteers Tales of the Defended Ones By Beth Guckenberger If kids loved Ben and Joseph’s story, they’ll love to hear more! Four real-life stories reveal how God powerfully defends the defenseless as they face extreme struggles. A perfect gift for your volunteers! 6” x 9”, 208 pages ISBN 978-0-7847-3697-5 $8.99 • 025495113
Iron-On Transfers Use these iron ons to create your Jungle Safari T-shirts for kids! Light-colored T-shirts are recommended. Try using a different color T-shirt for each age group.
Dress in Style
T-Shirts 50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester Adult Medium UPC 7-07529-90186-2 $14.99 • 020906714 Adult Large UPC 7-07529-90187-9 $14.99 • 020906814
Recognition Certificates Celebrate kids’ participation at Jungle Safari with a recognition certificate! Pack of 12 full-color 8” x 10” sheets ISBN 978-0-7847-7499-1 $6.99 • 020902614
Staff Appreciation Card Thank all of your volunteers in VBS with this card of appreciation. Pack of 10 full-color cards with white envelopes; cards are 4 ½” x 6 ¼” folded
Create your own Cooper costume using this pattern! Includes pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions.
Adult XL UPC 7-07529-90188-6 $14.99 • 020906914 Adult XXL UPC 7-07529-90189-3 $14.99 • 020907014
4 different sheets 39” x 55”
Crew Leader’s Bag
Pack of 10 full-color 8” x 9” sheets ISBN 978-0-7847-7512-7 $13.99 • 020906014
Cooper Costume Pattern
This sturdy, colorful bag with shoulder-length handles is perfect for crew leaders to use to carry their daily materials! Say proudly “I Change Lives.” 16” x 20” cloth shoulder bag; green with white imprint ISBN 978-0-7847-7510-3 $2.99 • 020905514
Drawstring Backpack This roomy and fun backpack is perfect for kids and adults! Know, Explore, Serve. 13” x 6 ½”
ISBN 978-0-7847-3441-4 $9.99 • 020907212
Cooper Puppet Preschoolers will look forward to their daily visits with Cooper. 17” tall UPC 7-07529-09936-1 $19.99 • 09936
Cooper’s Cookie Cutters Use before VBS or at Jaguar Junction for kids to have fun with cookies. Set includes Cooper, fire hydrant, and a one way sign. ISBN 978-0-7847-3421-6 $2.99 • 020905212
UPC 7-07529-90191-6 $3.99 • 020907114
ISBN 978-0-7847-7500-4 $8.99 • 020902914
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Whether you’re a first-time director or an experienced one, planning for a week of VBS can be a daunting task. Let this planning calendar lead you with 5 easy steps! Just key in your VBS start date and watch the calendar generate a schedule beginning 180 days prior to the start of your event. Then, easily add or delete items to fit your needs. A downloadable PDF of the Director’s Timeline can help you determine your start date.
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Pre-packaged Crafts
Take creativity to new levels with easy-to-use, pre-packaged musical crafts from S&S® Worldwide, available for preschool, elementary, and preteen!
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Teaching Service Through Real Kids’ Stories
Do you want a setting that opens kids’ eyes to the needs in their community and around the world?
Do you want to take your church, the children in your ministry, and your families to a deeper level in their growth as Christians?
Are you ready to shape kids’ hearts to mirror God’s heart of compassion?
This Kids Serving Kids™ Mission Kit, featuring the real-life stories from Beth Guckenberger’s Tales of the Not Forgotten, will lead kids and families to discover how God can use them to help meet the basic needs of children living in poverty. In 6 simple sessions, they’ll be challenged with questions like: How do I pray? What can I give? Where can I go? Who will I serve?
Mission Curriculum That Fits Your Needs In Your Children’s Ministry • 6-Week Focus Follow the curriculum overview chart and session overview for a 6-week focus in your Sunday school, children’s church, or mid-week program.
025610913 ISBN: 978-0-7847-7479-3 $49.99
• “4 + 2” Program with session 1 as a special family night at your church to kick things off, sessions 2 to 5 used during your regular Sunday school or midweek program, and session 6 used as a closing weekend service experience. • 5-Day Mini-Camp Set up and run a fun, low-key, Kids Serving Kids camp for children to use as a VBS extension or as a unique summer, fall, winter, or spring break activity at your church. You could hold 5 half-day sessions over the course of one week. • 2-Day VBS With upbeat music, engaging stories and videos, fun activities, prayer, and focus on missions, this program is a great alternative for a 2-day VBS.
In Your Family Ministry • Lock-in or Overnighter Help parents and kids bond by planning a one-night lock-in at your church or another fun location. • Missions Emphasis Family Night As part of your church missions conference or as a stand-alone event, bring all ages together for an upbeat time of service and fun! • Quick Help Keep this Mission Kit on your resources shelf for that time when you need an easy and flexible program to fill a last-minute hole in the schedule. You’ll be glad you did. Ideas, planning tips, schedules, and supplies for all of these options are in the Director’s Guide.
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Along the way, you’ll find
Filled with fun activities, compelling stories, biblical teaching, kid-friendly service projects, and family outreach ideas, this Super Simple Mission Kit will:
answers to these challenging questions:
• O pen kids’ eyes to the needs in their community and around the world • Shape kids’ hearts to mirror God’s heart of compassion • Inspire kids to courageously follow God’s call
How Do I Pray?
This kit includes:
Kids Serving Kids™ Director’s Guide
This easy-to-use guide will lead you through every step of your missions experience! You’ll find everything you need—lesson plans, schedules, serving activities, a giving project, and more—to plan and lead service-focused events using all the resources in this kit.
Kids Serving Kids™ DVD This DVD includes videos to enrich your Tales of the Not Forgotten sessions, including: • Real-life stories from orphans Joel and Ibrahim • Upbeat worship music with contemporary Christian artist Yancy • Overview of Back2Back Ministries
Tales of the Not Forgotten book This collection of 4 real-life stories takes kids on a journey to faraway lands and unknown faces to show how God is caring for orphans around the world. The book serves as the basis for a 6-lesson curriculum. Targeted for young readers, it will inspire adults and kids alike. Consider purchasing additional copies so every participating adult and child can experience the journey on their own.
Tales of the Not Forgotten Leader’s Guide CD
Kids will discover that they can ask God to do y bigger things than the . do could ever GENESIS 40, 41
What Can I Give?
Kids will discover that the more they sh are, the more they seem to have. JOHN 6:1-14
Where Can I GO?
that Kids will discover ith, fa in where they go nce. de nfi co in they can go -7 :1 EXODUS 17
Who Will I Serve? Kids will discover that God has work He has created just for them to do. LUKE 2:41-52
This fully editable and modifiable leader’s guide includes: • Six lessons based on the Tales of the Not Forgotten book, with detailed (but easy!) instructions • Posters, photos, take-home pages, scripts, and more • Creative resources to guide family or group discussions • Additional activity options to customize each session to meet your needs
Missions Posters & Serving Hands Use the 6 colorful posters and 50 Serving Hands with your group to create a display highlighting specific ways your kids will serve others.
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Curriculum Overview Chart Session
The Need
Bible Story
Session 1 Special session that can be done with kids and families
The Need to Consider God as the Storyweaver
Philip and the Ethiopian
Session 2
The Need for Faith in God
Session 3
The Need for Food and Generosity
(Acts 8:26-40) Joseph in Prison (Genesis 40, 41) Jesus Feeds More Than 5,000 People (John 6:1-14)
The Need for Clean Water and Partnerships
Moses and Water from a Rock
Session 5
The Need for Education
Jesus in the Temple
Session 6
The Need to Pray, Give, Go, and Serve
Session 4
(Exodus 17:1-7)
(Luke 2:41-52)
Bible Memory for All Sessions: “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid’” (Hebrews 13:5, 6)
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Tales of the Not Forgotten Story Set in Mexico “Naomi, Beth, and the Storyweaver” Set in Mexico “Joel’s Hunger: How Do I Pray?” Set in Haiti “Seraphina’s Choice: What Can I Give?” Set in Nigeria “Ibrahim’s Thirst: Where Can I Go?” Set in India “Christiana’s Mission: Who Will I Serve?”
Special Session—it’s all about serving, as kids participate in service projects!
Session Overview Each session includes activities, inspiring kid stories, interactive Bible stories, memory verses, service project ideas, and prayer. The visuals, take-home activities, story scripts, and other suggestions make this a fully-resourced curriculum. Intro Activities
Prayer Time
• Choose one of the two fun activities for kids to do when you’re ready to start. Each activity gets kids involved and thinking about the theme of the session.
• Students will pray for people around the world with specific needs.
Interactive Bible Story
Options
• The Bible story connects with the story from Tales of the Not Forgotten. These interactive Bible stories will get all the kids participating!
• Give and Serve Option: Provide an opportunity for participants to give an offering to support orphans through Back2Back Ministries.
Bible Memory • A creative activity helps students understand, learn, and memorize the Bible Memory, Hebrews 13:5, 6.
Tales of the Not Forgotten Story • Two adults and/or students read a story from the book Tales of the Not Forgotten (or the shorter version of the story provided in this curriculum). These stories will take kids on a journey to faraway lands and unknown faces.
Review Activity • A fun activity helps kids think more about the people in the story and how God, the great Storyweaver, worked in their lives. This activity also helps kids start to think about their own lives and what they can do to get involved.
• Worship Option: Wrap up with an upbeat time of worship as kids watch Yancy’s video and sing “Shine and Serve.”
Send Home or E-mail • Send home with kids or e-mail to families creative resources to keep the conversation going at home. These resources can be found in each session’s folder on the Tales of the Not Forgotten Leader’s Guide CD.
Extra Time • Do you have extra time? Are you using these sessions for your homeschool or Christian school? Check out the Extra Activities documents in each session. You’ll find arts and crafts projects, map and social studies activities, food fun, and reading and math activities.
Inspiring Kid Story • A student will read a true story of an ordinary kid who is making an extraordinary impact in the world.
Application Activity • A meaningful activity helps kids think how they can respond to what they’ve discovered and learned.
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Teaching Kids to Serve SESSION 1
Serve Family Joseph forgave and fed his brothers.
SESSION 2
Genesis 37, 45
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. John 13:1-17
Serve Neighbors
SESSION 3
Rebekah showed kindness to Abraham’s servant. Genesis 24:1-27 SESSION 4
SESSION 5
Serve Friends
Serve Community Gideon led God’s people in battle. Judges 6:1-16; 7:9-21
Serve Jesus Paul told about Jesus wherever he went. Acts 27, 28
Get ready for an outdoor adventure under the shimmer of starlight that starts in your own backyard and gets bigger each day as kids take the love of Jesus into their homes, neighborhoods, and communities! Complete with Bible stories that take place in the evening, this VBS will transport your kids to a fun-filled world where they’ll learn to serve under the stars. Everything you need to lead a Super Simple and super fun VBS is in just one kit.
Inspire your kids to serve with life-changing worship, missions, and Bible fun!
Challenge kids to serve family, friends, neighbors, community, and Jesus!
Lead kids in meaningful Bible teaching, reading, and understanding, as they learn how to apply God’s truths to their lives.
BIBLE MEMORY M a r k 12 :2 9 - 31
NEW Mission Outreach! Beth Guckenberger and Back2Back Ministries show kids the power of reaching beyond their backyards with the Kids Serving Kids™ mission outreach.
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ALL NEW all reproducible songs by award-winning artist Yancy!
Site Overview
O pening
C losing
Backyard Bash
Backyard Bash
Begin each day with awesome music, fun games, and inspirational video stories.
35 minutes
20 minutes
Gather back at Backyard Bash for worship and wrap up. Ready to serve!
B ible S tory Backyard Bible Club Kids will experience the Bible story, talk about ways to serve, and use their student books to plan and reflect on daily at-home service projects.
S nacks & G ames
C raft P rojects
Backyard Food & Fun
Clothesline Creations
Snacks and games give kids time to move, relax, and fill up. And all the fun activities and treats remind kids to serve.
25 minutes each
Kids will love these creative and purposeful craft projects that will remind them to use their gifts to serve.
S ervice P rojects Community Corner Involve kids in meaningful, hands-on service projects that will meet the needs of your community.
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Your Super Simple Everything You Ne ed to Lead in One Kit !
This unique eveningthemed kit is packed with everyt hing you need to plan and lead your VBS, including top-rated features you’ll only find from Standa rd Publishing. $129.99 ISBN 978-0-7847-3737-8 • 025497113
Director’s Guide This easy-to-use binder will guide you through every step of planning for God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars! A PDF of the complete Director’s Guide is found on the Director’s & Leader’s CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set.
PreSchool Director’s Guide Give special attention to your youngest learners. This resource will guide you through every step of planning. A PDF of the complete PreSchool Director’s Guide is found on the PreSchool CD in the Age-Level Resources Disc Set.
Planning & Music Disc Set 6-disc set includes: Disc 1: Planning & Missions DVD with program overview and missions segments Disc 2, 3: Music DVD and CD for Backyard Bash with new music from Yancy, including 8 music videos and stereo/accompaniments. Disc 4: Bonus Music CD with split-track versions of the songs, plus lyrics, motions, sheet music, and closing program Disc 5: Decorating & Publicity CD with print-ready art files and publicity files. Disc 6: Exportable Media (MP3s & MP4s) you can download for presentation software
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God’s Backyard Bible Camp Kit Age-Level Resources Disc Set Completely reproducible and includes editable files you can customize! Disc 1: Preschool CD contains PDFs of the PreSchool Director’s Guide, Bible Stories Leader’s Guide, and Activities & More Leader’s Cards, along with extra coloring pages, forms, checklists, and more. Disc 2: The Director’s & Leader’s CD provides a PDF of the Director’s Guide, digital files for all elementary and preteen leader’s guides and cards, along with digital forms, charts, and editable docs. Disc 3: Teen CD includes a PDF of the Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens plus video, PowerPoint® presentations, posters, cards, and activities.
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Leader’s Guides Opening & Closing Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bash Use this handy guide to lead each opening and closing segment at God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars! Each leaflet helps you engage kids in worship with music by Yancy, fun games, and compelling missions video stories with Back2Back Ministries.
Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bible Club This guide includes everything a site leader needs to create a memorable Bible story experience. Introduce kids to Bible people who served and help them think about ways they can live out Mark 12:29-31.
Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for PreSchool Playground Interactive Bible stories and activities—just the right resources to help preschoolers, ages 3–kindergarten, have fun playing and learning at PreSchool Playground.
Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens Help teens take the challenge to serve God and others with this insightful, motivating leader’s guide.
luded Turn the page to see what else is inc Kit! in your God’s Backyard Bible Camp
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Even More in Your Super Simple What else is in your kit?
Convenient Site Leader’s Cards Activities & More Leader’s Cards for PreSchool Playground Easy-to-use, colorful cards are filled with ideas for all preschool activities— games, snacks, service projects, crafts, and Cooper puppet scripts.
Craft Projects Leader’s Cards for Clothesline Creations Choose from the do-it-yourself craft options or the pre-packaged options from S&S® Worldwide. Either way, kids will have fun creating craft projects that remind them to use their gifts to serve. Four options per session.
Snacks & Games Leader’s Cards for Backyard Food & Fun Easy-to-use, colorful cards are filled with ideas for lesson-related snacks and games kids will love. Fun science games are included!
Service Projects Leader’s Cards for Community Corner With ideas from these easy-to-use cards, kids will have the opportunity to make a difference every day through practical, hands-on service projects that can be completed right where they are. Three options per session, plus additional ideas for longer projects.
Samples Included - Order What’s Right For Your VBS See pages 28-32 for details • Student Books (PreSchool, Elementary, PreTeen, Teen) • Publicity Poster • Activity Pad • Invitation Postcards • 3-in-1 Lanyard • Recognition Certificate • Bookmark • Staff Appreciation Card • Iron-On Transfers • It’s Your Serve! Stickers
*Sample chapters
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• 1 Backyard Bible Pal™ by Floppets™ • Serving Hands • Tales of the Not Forgotten * • Beyond Your Backyard * • I Am: Revealed *
God’s Backyard Bible Camp Kit Create an Exciting Nighttime Backyard Adventure! Decorating Pack & Guide Transform an ordinary room into an outdoor adventure! Includes five sheets (38” x 54”) packed with full-color art, four more sheets (38” x 54”) that go together to make a tree over 9’ tall, and a 16-page decorating guide.
Bible Story Poster Pack Five 19” x 27” posters are a great way to illustrate the Bible stories each day. Display them at Backyard Bible Club and Backyard Bash to remind kids to serve!
It’s Your Serve! Poster Pack Five colorful 19” x 27” posters are reminders of how kids can serve every day in their own backyards and beyond.
Site Names Poster Pack Six colorful 19” x 27” posters help you designate and decorate sites at Backyard Bible Camp.
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Take-homes to Remember PreSchool Student Book This fun-filled book will guide preschoolers as they explore serving in God’s backyard, learn Bible verses, and play games. Includes stickers, Bible story review, and application activities. 16 pages, 8 3/8” x 10 7/8” ISBN 978-0-7847-3786-6 Not reproducible $2.99 • 025502013
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PreTeen Student Book Great size and format! Helps preteens explore Bible stories and service through fun activities and conversation starters. Includes service challenges and journal pages for preteens to complete at home!
Teen Student Book Great size and format! Helps elementary kids explore Bible stories and service through fun activities and conversation starters. Includes service challenges and journal pages for kids to complete at home! 24 full color pages; 8 1/2” x 5 5/16” ISBN 978-0-7847-3783-5 Not reproducible $2.99 • 025501713
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All 8 songs at an affordable price. A perfect gift for every child and leader! (Stereo version only) Pack of 10 CDs in paper sleeves UPC 7-07529-90166-4 ISBN 978-0-7847-3839-9 $19.99 • 025500113
24 pages, 8 1/2” x 5 5/16” ISBN 978-0-7847-3784-2 Not reproducible $2.99 • 025501813
Elementary Student Book
Pass-Along Music CDs
Challenge teens to see opportunities to serve God and others each day using this student magazine designed just for them! 24 pages, 5 5/16” x 8 1/2” ISBN 978-0-7847-3788-0 Not reproducible $2.99 • 025502213
All NEW songs by award-winning artist Yancy! Plant the seeds for a lifetime of worship! Kids will have fun praising God!
Need Extras? ese resources is One of each of th per Simple Kit, included in the Su ic files of the as well as electron Need more? leader resources. Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for Backyard Bible Club 40 pages, 5 5/16” x 8 1/2” ISBN 978-0-7847-3782-8 $6.99 • 025501613
Director’s Guide 80 pages in 1/2-inch 3-ring binder; includes set of white tabbed dividers ISBN 978-0-7847-3778-1 $19.99 • 025501213
Bible Stories Leader’s Guide for PreSchool Playground
32 pages, 5 5/16” x 8 1/2” ISBN 978-0-7847-3787-3 $6.99 • 025502113
48 pages in 1/2-inch 3-ring binder; includes set of white tabbed dividers ISBN 978-0-7847-3779-8 $19.99 • 025501313
5 sheets, 19” x 27” ISBN 978-0-78473790-3 $14.99 • 025502413
40 pages, 5 5/16” x 8 1/2” ISBN 978-0-7847-3785-9 $6.99 • 025501913
Bible Study Leader’s Guide for Teens
PreSchool Director’s Guide
Bible Story Poster Pack
Decorating Pack & Guide 9 sheets, 38” x 54”; 16-page guide, 8 3/8” x 10 7/8” ISBN 978-0-78473789-7 $32.99 • 025502313
It’s Your Serve! Poster Pack 5 sheets, 19” x 27” ISBN 978-07847-3761-3 $14.99 • 025499213
Site Names Poster Pack 6 sheets, 19” x 27” ISBN 978-07847-3762-0 $14.99 • 025499313
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Fun Extras for Kids & Volunteers 3-in-1 Lanyards Serves as a name tag holder, with a pouch for student service challenge and journal pages, and kids can attach their Backyard Bible Pals™ each day! VBS team members will love the convenient pouch for keeping pens, reminders, and schedules! Black breakaway lanyard is attached to black zippered pouch that is 4-3/4” x 6”; name tag is 4 1/8” x 2 3/4”; 10 lanyards and 10 name tags packaged together ISBN 978-0-7847-3774-3 $14.99 • 025500713
Iron Ons Use these iron ons to create your own God’s Backyard Bible Camp T-shirts for kids! Light-colored T-shirts are recommended. Try using a different color T-shirt for each age group. Pack of 10, 8” x 9” full color sheets ISBN 978-0-7847-3775-0 $13.99 • 025500813
Bookmarks These inexpensive reminders will help kids read and learn God’s Word. Pack of 25; 2” x 6 1/2” full-color card stock ISBN 978-0-7847-3776-7 $5.99 • 025500913
Backyard Bible Pals™ by Floppets™ Fun reminders of each lesson with the service focus and Scripture reference, and they attach easily to the 3-in-1 Lanyard! Pack of 5; approximately 1-1/2” x 1”; each one is attached to a color tether UPC 7-07529-90167-1 $5.99 • 025501013
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Activity Pad This activity pad has 80 pages filled with activities to remind kids of all the fun they had at God’s Backyard Bible Camp! Inexpensive send-home gift for each child! 80 pages, 8” x 5 3/8” ISBN 978-0-7847-3771-2 One Included in Kit $1.39 • 025500413
It’s Your Serve! Stickers Each 4” x 5” sheet includes stickers of the five service statements, five serving hands, and five Backyard Bible Pals™ stickers. Enough for 6 kids! Pack of 6 sheets ISBN 978-0-7847-3769-9 $1.99 • 025500213
God’s Backyard Bible Camp Pencils* Kid’s love pencils! This one will remind them to serve every time they use it. Pack of 12 UPC 7-07529-09861-6 $4.99 • 09861 *limited quantity available
Water Bottle* Keep kids filled and refreshed during Backyard Food & Fun. BPA free. Holds over 16 ounces. 9” tall by 2 3/4” in diameter; green with white logo ISBN 978-0-7847-3796-5 $2.49 • 025503213 *limited quantity available
Recognition Certificates 8” x 10” certificates celebrating kids’ participation at God’s Backyard Bible Camp! Pack of 12 ISBN 978-0-7847-3766-8 $6.99 • 025499713
Cooper Puppet Preschoolers will look forward to their daily visits with Cooper. 17” tall UPC 7-07529-09936-1 $19.99 • 09936
Staff Appreciation Cards Thank all of your volunteers in God’s Backyard Bible Camp with this card of appreciation. Pack of 10 full color cards with white envelopes; cards are 4-1/2” x 6-1/4” folded ISBN 978-0-7847-3767-5 $8.99 • 025499813
T-Shirts* 50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester Adult Medium UPC 7-07529-90168-8 $14.99 • 025503013 Adult Large UPC 7-07529-90177-0 $14.99 • 025503313 Adult XL UPC 7-07529-90178-7 $14.99 • 025503413 Adult XXL UPC 7-07529-90179-4 $16.99 • 025503513 *limited quantity available
Cooper Costume Pattern Create your own Cooper costume using this pattern! Includes pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions. 4 different sheets 39” x 55” ISBN 978-0-7847-3441-4 $9.99 • 020907212
Cooper’s Cookie Cutters Use before VBS or at snack time for kids to have fun with cookies. Set includes Cooper, fire hydrant, and a One Way Sign. ISBN 978-0-7847-3421-6 $2.99 • 020905212
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Tales of the Not Forgotten By Beth Guckenberger Four real-life stories show kids how God is taking care of orphans around the world.
Music Disc Set This music from Yancy is already in your kit, and is available separately to use in various areas of ministry. Includes Music DVD and music CD for Backyard Bash, Bonus Music CD, and Exportable Media (MP3s & MP4s) with all the files you need to download for presentation software. 4-disc set in refoldable cardboard packaging UPC 7-07529-90180-0 $59.99 • 025503613
Mission Project Pack (Kids Serving Kids) Includes everything you need to get kids involved in serving kids in Mexico. Create a Serving Hands wall with colorful hand cutouts and posters. Then follow the instructions in the leader’s guide to help your VBS kids and team to make a difference in the lives of orphans living in Mexico. 6 sheets, 19” x 27”, 16-page leader’s guide, 5 5/16” x 8 1/2”; Pack of 50 colorful Serving Hands ISBN 978-0-7847-3777-4 19.99 • 025501113
Perfect Bound, 6 x 9, 208 pages ISBN 978-0-7847-3528-2 $8.99 • 025485212 Leader’s Guide 6-session interactive leader’s guide. ISBN 978-0-7847-3527-5 $7.99 • 025485112
Tales of the Defended Ones By Beth Guckenberger Four real-life stories reveal how God powerfully defends the defenseless as they face extreme struggles. Perfect Bound, 6 x 9, 208 pages ISBN 978-0-7847-3697-5 $8.99 • 025495113 Leader’s Guide 6-session interactive leader’s guide. ISBN 978-0-7847-3698-2 $7.99 • 025495213
Giant Tree House
Create your own backyard adventure with these three large sheets. Comes rolled in a tube—no creases! When mounted on foam core or wall, it quickly becomes a 6’ x 9’ background scene.
Create the focal point of your stage using these four large sheets. Just mount them on foam core—no cutting out pieces and parts! See the decorating guide in the Decorating Pack & Guide (025502313) for other fun ways to use it.
3 sheets, 36” x 72” ISBN 978-0-7847-3765-1 $29.99 • 025499613
4 sheets, 38” x 54” ISBN 978-0-7847-3764-4 $16.99 • 025499513
God’s Backyard Wall Mural
Publicity
Invite Your Community to Your Backyard!
Outdoor Banner Let your community know about VBS or decorate inside your building! This large banner (approx. 3’ x 5’) features blank writing space so you can include the information you want. It’s weatherproof with grommets for rope tie-down. 58” x 34.8” ISBN 978-0-7847-3791-0 $27.99 • 025502513
Publicity Posters Spread the word about God’s Backyard Bible Camp with these attractive posters! 11” x 15”, Pack of 5 ISBN 978-0-7847-3792-7 $10.99 • 025502613
Invitation Postcards Help kids get excited about joining their friends at God’s Backyard Bible Camp! Four perforated postcards on each 8 1/2” x 11” sheet for easy copying. Includes a template for filling out the back. A digital template is included on the Decorating & Publicity CD too! 52 postcards, 8 1/2” x 11” sheets, pack of 13 sheets (4 cards per sheet) ISBN 978-0-7847-3795-8 $9.99 • 025502913
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Summer Learning s Isn’t Just For Kidct an Conne Adults and Kids C r Themes by Studying Simila
As your kids get to know God during VBS by learning to serve as Jesus did, your adults can also discover God’s character in these Bible study resources that will change the way they live and serve.
What VBS Program Are Your Kids Using This Summer? VBS Program
Recommended for Adult Study
Jungle Safari
I AM Revealed By Mike Baker Dig into God’s Word as you seek to know Him day by day. God knows you and calls you by name. And yes, it’s possible for you to know God—on a first-name basis. Includes group discussion questions. ISBN: 978-0-7847-3572-5 • $9.99 • 025488213
Tales of the Defended Ones By Beth Guckenberger Follow these real-life stories on a journey to foreign places and extreme struggles. Travel through their challenges and see the hand of the great Storyweaver, our Defender God. ISBN: 978-0-7847-3697-5 • $8.99 • 025495113
Kids Serving Kids™ Mission Kit
Tales of the Not Forgotten By Beth Guckenberger These real-life stories take you on a journey to faraway lands and unknown faces. Travel through their challenges and see the hand of the great Storyweaver writing endings you’d never imagine! ISBN: 978-0-7847-3528-2 • $8.99 • 025485212
God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars
Beyond Your Backyard By Tom Ellsworth God is calling you to make a difference in others’ lives. Beyond Your Backyard explores relevant and simple ideas that can impact others in big and little ways. ISBN: 978-0-7847-2108-7 • $9.99 • 24327