Kansas Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists (KNCSB)

Clinic emphasizes importance of VBS

Vacation Bible School 2008 will take on a Hawaiian atmosphere. The theme of “Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth” is the main VBS curriculum from LifeWay Christian Resources. It emphasizes that God’s truth never changes. VBS enthusiasts from all over Nebraska and Kansas attended the annual KNCSB Vacation Bible School Jumpstart Clinic. It was held Saturday, March 8, at First Southern Baptist Church, Salina, Kan.

Vacation Bible School is a church’s most evangelistic event, participants in a KNCSB training event were reminded.

About 200 people gathered Saturday, March 8, for the annual VBS Jumpstart Clinic at First Southern Baptist Church, Salina, Kan.

The event focused on the 2008 VBS curriculum lines from LifeWay Christian Resources. “Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth” is the main curriculum. It based on Psalm 86:11 with the motto of “Know the Truth! Speak the Truth! Live the Truth!”

“Outrigger Island” may be used in a church or mission Vacation Bible School aimed at preschool children through adults. It also is available in Spanish for preschool and children.

Each day is known as a “Wave,” and the themes are:

• Wave 1 Truth: “God is Real”


• Wave 2 Truth: “Jesus is God’s Son”


• Wave 3 Truth: ”Jesus is the Only Way”


• Wave 4 Truth: “The Bible is God’s Word”


• Wave 5 Truth: “My Actions Show What I Believe”

“Outrigger Island” also includes a separate curriculum for pre-teens known as “VBX.” It focuses on the unique needs of this age group.

Veteran VBS teacher Lois Mercer led a conference on VBX during the Jumpstart Clinic.

“This is such a critical age,” she said of pre-teens because they are deciding what role God will play in their lives.

LifeWay’s second VBS curriculum for 2008 is “Club VBS: Cactus Canyon.” It is based on John 3:16 with a theme of “Saddle Up! Tell Others!”

Club VBS may be used in a church or mission Vacation Bible School. It also is easily adaptable for mission trips and short-term Bible study events.

Each day is known as a “Trail Ride” and the themes are:

• Trail Ride 1: “Good News!”
  Life Application: “I can know that Jesus is the Good News, the Savior.”
• Trail Ride 2: “Good News for My Family!”
  Life Application: ”I can tell my family members about Jesus.”
• Trail Ride 3: “Good News for My Friends!”
  Life Application: “I can tell my friends about Jesus.”
• Trail Ride 4: “Good News for Me!”
  Life Application: “I can trust Jesus as my Savior.”
• Trail Ride 5: “Good News for My World!”
  Life Application: “I can tell other people about Jesus.”

In addition, LifeWay offers “E-Anytime Anywhere,” flexible Bible lessons for children that are easily adaptable to many different situations. Each lesson (total of 52) may be downloaded for $4.95 each.

• Learn about “Outrigger Island”


• Read more about “Club VBS”


• Learn more about “E-Anytime Anywhere” and download free sample lessons


• Read Baptist Press story about VBS followup