Staycation Bible School
It’s time for Vacation Bible School – a highlight for many children during the long summer months. It’s a time to learn about God’s love in fun and exciting ways with crafts, songs and more. This year is different. We’re not able to meet in person but your children can still participate – just in a different way.
. . So Let’s Get Started!
Session 1: Turn
What ways do I grow when I turn toward Jesus’ love?
Session 1 Lesson “Turn” – Presented by Susanna Green (21 Minutes)
Session 1 – Music
Craft Materials Needed:
Construction Paper or Cardstock
A glue stick or Elmer’s glue
Old Magazines, newspapers or photos
Crayons, markers, colored pencils, pens or paint
Leaves, sticks other things from nature that remind you of God.
Session 2: Learn
Lord God help me LEARN how to love like Jesus
Session 2 Lesson “Learn” – Presented by Sarah Kates (18:03 Minutes)
Session 2 – Music
Craft Materials Needed:
Band-aids
Blanket or jacket
Bible
a few pennies
3-4 actors
Markers/crayons
4-5 sheets of construction paper
jar or bowl to decorate
Session 3 – Pray
What do you say when you talk to God?
Craft Materials Needed:
10 pieces of construction paper
1 large sheet of construction paper
5 dark green pipe cleaners
Glue
10 pieces of construction paper
1 large sheet of construction paper
5 dark green pipe cleaners
Glue
Session 4 – Worship
Worship is holy, it’s special and good.
Craft Materials Needed:
Copy of finger labyrinth
Puffy paint or yarn (or blades of grass)
Crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints
Copy of finger labyrinth
Puffy paint or yarn (or blades of grass)
Crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints
Session 5 – Bless
Share faith and unselfishly give and serve.
Craft Materials Needed:
Blessing Stone -smooth stone, water proof paint, small paint brushes
Blessing Cone – paper, tape, ribbon, hole puncher, crayons or markers
Blessing Bags – gallon size Ziplock bags
Snack Bag – granola bar, pop top canned protein, apple sauce cup, juice box, small bag of chips or crackers
Hygiene Bag – deodorant, small comb or brush, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste
Blessing Stone -smooth stone, water proof paint, small paint brushes
Blessing Cone – paper, tape, ribbon, hole puncher, crayons or markers
Blessing Bags – gallon size Ziplock bags
Snack Bag – granola bar, pop top canned protein, apple sauce cup, juice box, small bag of chips or crackers
Hygiene Bag – deodorant, small comb or brush, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste
Session 6 – Go
Cross boundaries, live deeply and live like Jesus.
Craft Materials Needed:
Paper
Paper
Crayons
Session 7 – Rest
Receive the gift of God’s grace, peace and restoration.
Craft Materials Needed:
Paper or small sketch book
Paper or small sketch book
Colored pencils
Crayons
Watercolor paints cup of water, paintbrush
We would love to have videos and photos of your children participating in Staycation Bible School 2020 that we can share with everyone. Photos and videos can be sent to communications@stphilipsuvalde.org.
Enjoy!
