Publisher Cokesbury Abingdon Press Group Publishing Group Publishing Group Publishing Concordia Publishing Standard Publishing MennoMedia Editorial Concordia

Description Surf Shack will transform your church into an ocean of excitement as Surfers and Lifeguards glide through surfer-themed music, crafts, science projects, Bible stories, and more! Watch as they get stoked about God’s mission in their lives.

Joy in Jesus celebrates that healing and happiness go hand-in-hand. Participants will learn that whether on a roof, under a roof, in an upper room, or in a room without a roof, joy is found in the mighty works of God through Jesus Christ.

Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure with Group’s Easy VBS! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love, a love that takes us through life’s dark times.

With Cross Culture VBS, you’ll help kids see the big picture—an exciting world of faith beyond their own backyard. Each day you’ll meet real kids from Norway who will share what their daily life is like in this unique country.

See Joseph in a dark prison cell...the golden splendor of Pharaoh’s palace...exotic sights and smells in an Egyptian bazaar. Hear music wafting through enticing desert air. What a week of fun—and lasting Bible learning at this Holy Land Adventure VBS!

At Barnyard Roundup, kids discover that Jesus knows their name, rounds them up, and brings them home. Explore the beloved passages of Psalm 23 and discover how He cares, provides, and leads us now and forever.

Dive deep into a new adventure every day at Deep Sea Discovery VBS. Hands-on service projects and sea science will help kids experience a VBS adventure like no other!

Jesus surprised the people he met! With each surprise, people discovered more about Jesus. Surprise! Stories of Discovering Jesus allows children to be surprised as they discover Jesus too! Come along on the journey and see what you will � nd!

Go on a thrilling voyage through Genesis—from Canaan to Egypt, from rejection to reconciliation—alongside Joseph! Five Bible stories point to the pardon that Jesus won for you and me on the cross.

BibleStories

God Creates (Genesis 1); God Helps (Exodus 2:1-10); God Loves (Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:29–34); God Calms (Luke 8:22-25); God Sends (John 21:1–17)

A Room for Praise (Psalm 100); A Room on a Roof (2 Kings 4:8-37); A Room Without a Roof (Mark 2:1-12); An Upstairs Room (Acts 20:7-12); Under the Roof (Matthew 8:5-11 and 13)

Prophets foretell the light of the world. (John 1:1-34; Isaiah 9:2); Jesus and Peter walk on water. (Matthew 14:22-36); Jesus sheds light on how to live. (Matthew 5–7); Jesus dies and comes back to life. (Luke 23:1–24:12); Jesus ascends and empowers his followers. (Acts 1:1-11)

Daniel is taken to Babylon. (Daniel 1); Daniel faces a den of lions. (Daniel 6); Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 18–20); Jesus makes a beachside breakfast for his friends. (John 21:1-25)

Joseph interprets dreams in prison. (Genesis 40:1-23); Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge. (Genesis 41:1-40); Joseph leads Egypt through famine. (Genesis 41:41–42:5); Joseph forgives his brothers. (Genesis 42:6–45:15); Joseph settles his family in Egypt. (Genesis 45:16–47:27)

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd (John 10:1–18); Jesus Feeds 5,000 People (Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-14); Jesus Tells about a Sower (Matthew 13:1–23); Jesus Tells about a Lost Son (Luke 15:11–32); Jesus Tells about a Lost Son (Luke 15:11–32)

Day 1: Noah survives the � ood. (Genesis 6-9); Day 2: Jonah prays inside the � sh. (Jonah 1-3); Day 3: Peter walks on water. (Matthew 14); Day 4: Jesus appears by the sea. (John 21); Day 5: Paul sets sail. (Acts 13 & 14)

Discovering Jesus in the temple. (Luke 2:41-52); Discovering Jesus with the children. (Mark 10:13-16); Discovering Jesus in the crowd. (John 6:1-14); Discovering Jesus at night. (John 3:1-21); Discovering Jesus on the road. (Luke 24:13-35)

Day 1: Joseph is sold by his brothers. (Genesis 37:3-34); Day 2: Joseph is imprisoned. (Gen. 39); Day 3: Joseph, governor of Egypt. (Gen. 41:14-40, 56-57); Day 4: Joseph greets his brothers. (Gen. 42:6-8, 45:1-15); Day 5: Joseph is reunited with his father. (Gen. 46:26-30)

Age Levels Preschool–Adult Preschool–Adult Preschool–Youth Preschool–Youth Preschool–Adult (Intergenerational) Preschool–Adult Preschool–Teen Preschool–Grade 5 Ages 3–14 & adult

Starter KitPrices

9781501804199 Super Starter Kit: $159.99

9781501812019Starter Kit: $79.99

9781470733681Ultimate Starter Kit: $176.99

9781470727628 Ultimate Starter Kit: $149.99

9781470731380Ultimate Starter Kit: $139.99

078777089887 Starter Kit: $159.99

9780784777701 Starter Kit: $179.99

9781513800028Starter Kit: $164.99

9780758654861 Spanish: $54.999780758654946 Bilingual: $59.99

Music in Kit Complete Music CD with PowerPoint™ slides, 8 original songs, 2 new arrangements of popular songs, instrumental tracks, and projection lyrics slides.

Complete Music CD with praise songs, traditional songs and hymns, and hip-hop. Includes learning/teaching and accompaniment tracks.

Sing & Play Rock Music Leader Version 2-CD set

Celebration Music Leader Version 2-CD set

Celebration Music Leader Version 2-CD set

Music Leader Guide with audio and music scores, Song Action Videos, Preschool Music, Bible Challenge Memory Verse songs, Pass Along CD/DVD sample. (19 songs in all)

Original reproducible worship music by kid-favorite Yancy. Includes 8 new songs, 2 speci� cally for preschoolers, with music videos, motions, sheet music, split tracks on 2-CD set. All music is free to reproduce!

Surprise! Song CD; Surprise! Songbook

Audio (Spanish and instrumental) and lyrics to 8 original songs, plus story narrations (Spanish).

Video/Multimedia

Components

Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, and Decorating/Publicity CD-ROM; sold separately or together in the Mega Media Pak (also included in the Super Starter Kit).

Worship DVD with introduction video, music videos, movement instructions/demos, liturgical dance video.

Sing & Play Rock Music DVD; KidVid™ Stories: Following Jesus DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Cave Quest DVD

Celebration Music DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Expedition Norway DVD

Celebration Music DVD; Ultimate Director Go-To Recruiting & Training DVD; Decorating Places: Egypt DVD

42 Videos in all (Program Overview, 8 Song Action Videos, 10 Skit Videos, 5 Mission Moment Videos, 7 Volunteer Site Training Videos, 9 Decorating How Tos, Theme Commercial, Recruitment Commercial)

Compelling, kid-friendly missions videos from Beth Guckenberger for Opening & Closing time, Reproducible Music & Videos with MP3 and MP4 audio and video � les.

Bible memory DVD PowerPoint slides with linked music and lyrics for 8 original songs.

StudentMusic

Student Take-Home CD Student Take-Home CD Sing & Play Rock Music CD Celebration Music CD Celebration Music CD Moovin’ and Groovin’ Passalong CD & DVD includes 19 songs and 8 Song Action Videos.

The music is all reproducible, free of charge, so directors can make as many copies as they want. Pass-along CD sets are also available.

Surprise! Songbook Songbook included in Level 3 student lea� ets.

Student Books

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (Grades 1–2), Older Elementary (Grades 3–6), Youth, and Adult

Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3–5), Younger Elementary (Grades 1–3), Older Elementary (Grades 4–6), Teen, and Adult

Tad’s Bible Pack (Preschool Student Book); Cave Quest Clues (Elementary Student Book)

CrossTrek Student Magazine (includes FREE digital app) (elementary); Passport Preschool Pages

Notes from the Nile Student Book Daily Lea� ets: Little Sprouts Early Childhood Lea� ets (Print includes stickers) and Farm Fresh Elementary (Print); P23 Youth & Adult Bible Study (download only)

Full-color student books in four age levels: preschool, elem., preteen, and teen. Help kids discover God is with them wherever they go. Perforated pages to take home.

My Book of Stories, full color book for early childhood. Tales of Discovery, full color book for grades 1-5.

Three levels of full-color, take-home lea� ets. Include a bookmark for every participant, every day. Sold individually.

LeaderBooks

Director Guide, Preschool/Kindergarten Leader, Elementary Classroom Leader, Youth Leader, Bible Storyteller, Music Leader, Craft Leader, Science Leader, Assembly Leader, Recreation Leader, Decorating Guide, Re� ection Time Leader, Mission Leader (download only), and Snack Leader (download only).

Director’s Manual, Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger & Older Elementary Bible Study Leaders; Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Heritage/Drama Leader, Recipe Guide, and Outreach/Follow-up Leader are in the kit. (Teen and Adult Leaders include Music CDs; sold separately.)

Elementary: Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®; Sing & Play Rock and Cave Quest Closing Leader; KidVid™ Cinema Leader; Imagination Station Leader; Deep Bible Quests Leader; Cavern Café Leader; Spelunker Sports & Games Leader; Spotlight VBS™ Leader; Preschool: Preschool Director; Exploration Stations Leader; Bible Adventures Leader; Preschool Games Leader; Preschool KidVid™ Cinema Leader; Preschool Craft & Play Leader

Elementary: Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®; Celebration Leader Manual (Opening and Closing); Fjord Fun & Games Leader Manual; Bible Adventures Leader Manual; Experience Norway Leader Manual; Nordic Eats Leader Manual; Preschool: Preschool Passport Director Manual (includes leader guides for each preschool rotation).

Egypt Ultimate Director Go-To Guide® ; Celebration Leader Manual; Shopkeeper Leader Manual; Joseph’s Journey Leader Manual; Pyramid Playground Leader Manual

In Kit: Director Guide; Pastor Overview Guide. Preschool, 7 Elementary Site Leader Guides (Opening/Closing, Music, Storytelling, Bible Challenge, Snack, Games, and Crafts)

Director’s Guide and Leader’s Guides for all age levels are included in the Kit: Opening & Closing, Bible Stories, Snacks & Games, Crafts & Science, Preschool Activities, and Service Projects.

Director’s Guide; Worship & Drama Guide; Active Response Guide; Bible Response Guide; Creative Response Guide; Early Childhood Leader’s Guide

Fully reproducible Teacher’s Guide included in the Leader’s Pack.

DecoratingHelps

Decorating Guide, Decorating Mural, Bible Story Poster Set, Large Logo Poster, Decorating Poster Pak, Theme Banner, Posters, Signs.

Outdoor Banner, Promo Poster, Decorating and Publicity Poster Pak, Iron-ons, plus more decorating tips are in the Director’s Manual.

Decorating Places: Cave Quest DVD; Cave Quest Clip Art & Resources CD

Decorating Places: Expedition Norway DVD; Expedition Norway Clip Art & Resources CD

Decorating Places: Egypt DVD; Egypt Clip Art & Resources CD

9 Decorating How-To videos, instructions and templates included in the director leader materials.

The Decorating Resource Pack (included in kit) includes 10 life-size decorating sheets, digital Decorating Guide, and 22 posters.

Invitation poster; Bible Memory verse poster

Find helpful suggestions in the reproducible Teacher’s Guide, included in the Leader’s Pack!

Spanish n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Entire program offered in Spanish-only and bilingual (Spanish/English) formats.

Other Notes

Super Starter Kit includes the Mega Media Pak (Adventure Video DVD/CD-ROM, Music Video DVD, and Decorating/Publicity CD-ROM). Go to Cokesbury.com for additional items: publicity materials, t-shirts, crafts, reproducible fun pages, Snappy the crab puppet, and more!

Using African American culture as a springboard for learning, this intergenerational Bible and Arts program is perfect for VBS. Get the entire community involved with fun, economical craft projects. The music allows all ages to dance and worship together. More items available on Cokesbury.com.

Introducing Cave Quest Clues, an innovative elementary student book that will keep kids digging into the Bible; All-new KidVid Cinema™ with stories of real kids living out their faith.

Cross Culture VBS immerses your kids in the sights, sounds, and tastes of a new unique culture every year…showcasing how Christians in other countries live out their faith and magnifying God’s love for the whole world!

Group’s Holy Land Adventure VBS is the one-of-a-kind Bible Times VBS!

Psalm 23 is the theme and Bible memory focus of this VBS. This beloved Psalm shares that we can be con� dence in trusting our Lord, who is with us no matter what. New in 2016, Science in the Sheep Pen demonstrates Bible truths through science fun.

No one is left out at Deep Sea Discovery. An optional site, Breakaway Bay, is a special space where kids with sensory needs can experience an oasis of calm in the busy world of VBS.

Don’t forget Christ-centered, themed crafts and extra promotional posters!

Don’t forget Christ-centered, themed crafts and extra promotional posters!

Title

Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s

Amazing Love

Joy in Jesus: Everywhere! All the Time!

Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the

World

Cross Culture VBS: Expedition Norway

Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace

Barnyard Roundup: Jesus Gathers Us

Together

Deep Sea Discovery: God Is with Me Wherever I Go!

Surprise! Stories of Discovering Jesus

¡Sorpresa! El camino del perdón

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