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Set Sail: a VBS Event Guide for Children's Ministry EVENT CATEGORY: VBS SPIRITUAL HABIT: Spend Time with God, Spend Time with Others, Use Your Gifts, Share Your Story AGE GROUP: Preschool & Elementary For a well-rounded and holistic approach to your ministry events, there are 10 different kinds of events we recommend including in your annual event strategy. The category for this event is a VBS. This type of event is a week-long summer "vacation Bible school" experience for kids. Through fun Bible stories, skits, crafts, activities, and more, kids will practice all four spiritual habits! There is something special about a VBS (Vacation Bible School) experience in children's ministry. A week spent at VBS is an opportunity to impact kids' faith and relationships in bigger and more lasting ways than you could anywhere else. When done well, a strategic VBS experience can be the perfect way to end or kick off a school year. It could be the catalyst that brings a kid to trust Jesus for the first time, or an opportunity for kids to renew their trust in Jesus all over again. Whether you've organized VBS at your church for years or it's your very first time, this Event Guide is designed to give you just about everything you need to make it happen - and make it happen fast! All our events are built to be flexible! You can customize this event to your ministry's needs, but here's how we recommend using this one: Use this event as a fun outreach and spiritual growth event for kids. You can do this at your church or in your community. The event includes crafts, games, activities, teaching, and more! This event includes Set Sail: a 4-Day Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: New Testament DECORATING THEME: C ruise ships AGE GROUP: Elementary & Preschool Come aboard! Feel the warm sunshine and cool sea breeze as we set sail on a new adventure. An ocean cruise is perfect for relaxing, having fun, and making new memories with the people you love. When we embark on a journey like this, we can trust the captain to lead us toward our destination-and we can trust God in the same way! On this 4-day voyage, kids will develop a deeper understanding of how to follow Jesus when they learn God shows us how to love others, give us gifts to serve others, prepares us to share the good news, and loves spending time with us! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God shows us how to love others. ( The Fruit of the Spirit : Galatians 5:13-14, 22-26 ) God gives us gifts to serve others. ( Unity and Gifts : 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 12-19 ) God loves spending time with you. ( The Peace of God : Philippians 4:4-9 ) God prepares us to share the good news. ( The Armor of God : Ephesians 6:10-20 ) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: On Day 1, kids learn all about the fruit of the Spirit. Every great crew needs a way to get along-and God gives us one! Today we'll learn about the fruit of the Spirit-love, joy, peace, patience, and more. These are like tools that help us live well with others, whether we're out at sea or at home with family. God shows us how to love others. On Day 2, kids hear about how their gifts were meant for unity. On any ship, everyone has a role-from steering the ship to tying the knots-and the same is true in God's family. Today, we'll discover that God gives each of us unique gifts that work best when we use them to help one another. No matter what your gift is, it has a purpose. God gives us gifts to serve others. On Day 3, kids see that they can trade in their worries for the peace of God. The calmest ocean can turn to choppy waves in an instant, but we don't have to be afraid. Today, we'll learn that when we feel worried or anxious, we can talk to God, and He'll give us peace that calms our hearts like still waters. We don't need perfect words or perfect weather-just time with our Captain. God loves spending time with you. On Day 4, kids discover how to put on the armor of God. Sailors don't head into a journey without the right gear-and we shouldn't either! Today, we'll discover the armor of God, which helps us stay strong, speak boldly, and share the good news of Jesus. When we trust God and put on His armor, we're ready to go wherever He leads. God prepares us to share the good news. MEMORY VERSE: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." - 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

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