We had our first night of VBS last night, and I thought things really went smoothly. We’re doing quite a different VBS this year — using Group Publishing’s Galilee-by-the Sea curriculum. The idea is that the kids go back in time to experience the crafts, foods, and stories of the Bible. Because it’s so different, there was a lot of work on the front end — the weeks leading up to the opening, and yesterday as we created shops and hung atmospheric scenery (recycled from previous children’s musicals!) But the work paid off last night, as volunteers commented, “This is so different than usual — it feels more relaxing to spend time in the marketplace, choosing your own activity.”
Addendum (June 14): We had a great week of VBS! All pictures are now posted up on this post.
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We sang songs in our sanctuary at the beginning of VBS.
Some of our “shopkeepers.”
Our “rabbi”:
Pictures of some of the “shops” in our Galilean market place (held in our Fellowship Hall).
The skit in the marketplace:
In our Preschool Department:
Recreation:
Miscellaneous:
June 13, 2007 at 6:58 am
A standing ovation goes to Beth Cheuk for all of her hard work! Way to go, Beth!
June 16, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Great pictures !!!!!
June 20, 2007 at 12:40 pm
If one picture is worth 1000 words these photos say a “mouth full”! Great week thanks to so many pitching in with their time and energy.
Thanks to all who made the week a success!!!!
June 27, 2009 at 2:31 am
June27, 2009
I am amazed after seeing the childrens production in Church, following the vacation bible school, and now seeing for the first time, the pictures of the different groups during bible school. Memories will last a lifetime. So much joy and happiness was very evident. God bless all who participated. Thank you one and all.
CGY
August 11, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I would love to know where you acquired your backdrops; they look like what I have in mind to use year after year. Can you tell me if they were purchases or if someone in your congregation is that talented? Thanks
July 24, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I loved the pictures. Our small church outside of Austin is holding VBS Aug 8-12 and we are doing Galilee by the Sea. We did it in 2007 which was a huge success! I can find all of our materials with the exception of the Synagogue Leader’s Guide. Would you have a copy that I could purchase? Group Publishing no longer carries it. Thanks Paula Sumners