Standard Publishing 2012 VBS: Adventures on Promise Island

Each day on Promise Island, kids will see God at work in the lives of Old and New Testament Bible people and realize that God’s promises are for us, too!


Kick off your sandals, sit back in the sand and explore the resources below. God’s promises never change, but your life definitely will!


The Power Pak includes:

• Ultimate Decorating Pack & Guide
• Publicity & Recruiting CD
• God’s Promises Poster Pack
• Lifeguard Lagoon Bible Story Poster Pack
• Super Fun Activity Tablecloth
• Activity Pad
• Coconut Café Apron
• Art & Decorating CD
• Kid Views DVD

PLUS everything in the Starter Kit:

• Director’s Guide
• Preschool Director’s Guide
• Planning DVD
• Get Started Instructions
• Samples Pack
• All five site leader’s guides
• Seaside Celebration Dual CD Set (Music & More)
• Teacher guides for four age levels
• Student books for four age levels
• Exclusive Director’s Bible Pin Pal

Adventures on Promise Island: 

Power Pak $199.99

Starter Kit $69.99

Take a look at the overview:

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Abingdon Press 2012 VBS: No Friend Like Jesus

From the African talking drum to the smart-phone, people like to stay connected with friends and family. With this new VBS program from Abingdon Press, No Friend Like Jesus: Get Connected, participants will connect with God and community in a Bible-based, social networking progression from image to profile to update to friends, ultimately sending a message about faith in Jesus Christ. 

Through Scripture, music, tech-speech, movement, crafts, app daps, video, skits, and games, kids will:

• Grow in positive self-image and self-worth through Jesus Christ!
• Experience Christian community face-to-face and with technology!
• Discover a Black Tech connection!
• Be encouraged to believe that Jesus is their BFF (best friend forever)!

“Become friends with God, [God] is already a friend with you.” (2 Corinthians 5:20b, The Message)

No Friend Like Jesus VBS: Starter Kit $74.99


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Group's Babylon VBS

New for 2012, Group's Babylon VBS is the Bible in motion! Your kids will experience the ultimate VBS Bible-times adventure. They will learn that Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions. At Babylon VBS, kids and adults will find that they're not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture.

The Babylon Ultimate Starter Kit comes complete with step-by-step instructions for planning your event, recruiting and equipping volunteers, setting a daily program schedule, and turning your church into a Bible-times adventure.

Babylon VBS Ultimate Starter Kit: $112.50 (Reg. Price $124.99)

Take a look at the Babylon VBS course overview below. Check back for VBS updates each week. Visit Shop VBS to see all of the 2012 VBS programs and descriptions.

Bible Point: When things change, God is with you. Key Verse:  "For God has said, 'I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.' " (Hebrews 13:5)

Bible Point: When you need help, God is with you. Key Verse: "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

Bible Point: When you're afraid, God is with you. Key Verse: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God." (Isaiah 41:10)

Bible Point: When you're lonely, God is with you. Key Verse: "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20)

Bible Point: When you're thankful, God is with you. Key Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." (1 Chronicles 16:34)

Group's Sky VBS

Imagine kids trusting God forever... the sky's the limit!

New for 2012, Group's Sky VBS transforms your church into the boundless blue sky! Your kids will discover that by trusting God, everything is possible:

• No matter who you are...
• No matter how you feel...
• No matter what people do...
• No matter what happens...
• No matter where you are...

Trust God!

Sky VBS Ultimate Starter Kit comes complete with step-by-step instructions for planning your event, recruiting and equipping volunteers, setting a daily program schedule, and turning your church into an awesome, high-flying adventure. 

Sky VBS Ultimate Starter Kit: $157.99

Take a look at the Sky VBS course overview below. Check back for VBS updates each week. Check back here at Diapers to Disciples for VBS updates and more VBS sneak previews. We're adding more every week. Then visit Shop VBS to compare VBS programs, view details, and order your starter kits.

Sky VBS Bible Points 

You'll reinforce Bible learning in a big way because the daily Bible Point is carefully integrated into each activity. That's why each day is so important to the overall learning experience.

	Bible Point: No matter who you are…trust God! Bible Verse: "People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 7) Bible Story: A Roman officer has faith in Jesus. (Matthew 8:5-13)
	Bible Point: No matter how you feel…trust God! Bible Verse: "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God..." (John 14:1) Bible Story: Jesus brings Lazarus back to life. (John 11)
	Bible Point: No matter what people do…trust God! Bible Verse: "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles." (Isaiah 40:31). Bible Story: Jesus is arrested and put on trial. (Matthew 26:36-27:31)
	Bible Point: No matter what happens…trust God! Bible Verse: "And I am convinced that nothing can separate us from God's love." (Romans 8:38) Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (Matthew 27:32-28:20)
	Bible Point: No matter where you are…trust God! Bible Verse: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9) Bible Story: Jesus makes a beachside breakfast for his friends. (John 21:1-14)