Higher Things® Bread of Life Vacation Bible School

Higher Things® Bread of Life Vacation Bible SchoolThe Higher Things Bread of Life Vacation Bible School (VBS) focuses on the Sacrament of the Altar in which Jesus gives us His true body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Lining up Bible stories that reinforce the catechism, the "Bread of Life" VBS serves as a great introduction to this special gift of Jesus in a way that is appropriate even for younger children. The "Bread of Life" VBS is packed with features including Opening and Closing Worship

• Opening and Closing Worship using Daily Orders of Prayer adapted from those found in Lutheran Service Book.
• Bible Breakaways that teach and reinforce the day's bible story in a fun and humorous way.
• Catechism Study where participants will attend various restaurants and dinner parties as they learn about what gifts Jesus gives in the Sacrament of the Altar.
• Snacks, Games, and Crafts that all reinforce the theme of the day with opportunities for discussing "What Does This Mean?"
• Music selection for each day drawn from the liturgy and hymns of Lutheran Service Book. MP3 organ accompaniment files are provided to assist in learning and singing the music.
• Preschool materials with Bible stories, games, and crafts geared for the youngest of the young in your program.
• Adult Bible Studies to lead grown ups and older youth in the study of the same bible stories and Catechism lessons.
• Director's and Leaders' Guides for each section of the program, complete with material and supply lists, lesson outlines, and helpful hints and tricks for organizing and running your VBS program for Preschool through upper elementary grades using either a morning or evening schedule. Designed to include the older youth of the congregation as assistants, reinforcing the 2016 Higher Things Conference Theme.
• Higher Things' great formula of "Worship, Work and Fun" adapted to the younger kids for a week. They can "Dare to Be Lutheran" and have a blast while they do!
• Permission to reproduce any of the material for use in your congregation's VBS program.