High Seas Adventure Vacation Bible School

High Seas Adventure is Group Publishing's  "Easy VBS" for 2010. The five-day VBS curriculum is based on the journeys of the Apostle Paul and utilizes a station concept. There are four stations which allow 20 to 25 minutes each and then on to the floating finale. Each station will reinforce the daily Bible point and story.The five Bible points are:

1. God's Word is true.
2. God's Word is comforting.
3. God's Word is surprising.
4. God's Word is life-changing.
5. God's Word is for everyone.

As always, Group Publishing has provided lots of on-line support and information. Visit the Podcast page for helpful training tips. The Group forum is another invaluable resource. If you have a question or problem, just post it and you will receive an answer from one of their staff or from another customer with a similar experience. The dates for their VBS U have already passed but be sure to start early next year and visit the Group site for a VBS U in your area.

One concept that may be new to you, if you have not used a Group VBS before, is mixing the age groups. For instance, at the elementary level you would have a mixture of all grades. Mixing the age groups supposedly cuts down on discipline problems because peers are not trying to impress each other with disruptive behavior.

The curriculum offers age-specific programs developed for the following groups:

• Nursery
• Preschool
• Elementary
• Youth

Your decorating focus should be nautical without bringing in beach elements. Many low-cost but effective ideas are suggested in the curriculum: blue tarp-like material for water, paper-bag blocks, cardboard box boats. You can also find a wide variety of High Seas Adventure VBS crafts and  props at ChristianCrafts.net

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