Bodyworx VBS

A Wondrous Creation!

Welcome to Bodyworx Laboratories, where kids are shrunk down with the patented "shrink-o-matic" and injected into the human body, where they will explore the wonders of God's amazing creation! As they learn about God's amazing design for the parts of their bodies, kids will also learn how their bodies can teach them how to walk with Jesus, and how only Jesus can cure the deadly disease of sin!

Program Overview

 
Day 1
The Skeleton
Our faith must be built on a firm foundation!
1 Peter 2:6
See, I lay a... precious and chosen cornerstone, and the one who trusts in Him will never be ashamed.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: “The Wise and Foolish Builders”

Taken from the parable of Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27.

Bible Application Lesson: "Foundations"

Clay molded around a foundation stands firm. Clay without a foundation caves in.
Drama Plot
Doc teaches Nicky Izzasikki that the skeleton is our body’s foundation, but Christ should be our LIFE’S foundation. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Flim Z. Foolishman

A flimsy character with no foundation 		Flim-Z Foolishman Craft
Game

"Faith's Foundation"

A race where kids try to blow down two cup pyramids--a flimsy one and a sturdy one
Snack

Bone Crunchers

Pretzels covered with white chocolate 		Bone Crunchers Snack
Song

"Faith Bones"

Our bodies AND faith need a foundation!
 
Day 2
The Eyes
We must open our eyes and see things God’s way.
1 Samuel 16:7
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "God Sees the Heart"

Samuel annoints David to be the next king, because God sees David's heart. Taken from 1 Samuel chapter 16

Bible Application Lesson: "Optical Illusions"

Our human eyes can be fooled, but God sees everything perfectly.
Drama Plot
Doc teaches Nicky that, as amazing as our eyes are, we need Jesus to help us to see things GOD’S way. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Bulging Eyeballs

Fun, bulging eye masks children can wear 		Bulging Eyeball Mask Craft
Game

"I Can See Clearly Now!"

A relay race run while partly blind, showing that life is easier when we see things God’s way
Snack

Eye Poppers

Marshmallow eyeballs with fruit & licorice 		Marshmallow Eye Poppers Snack
Song

"Open Your Eyes!"

See things God’s way!
 
Day 3
The Digestive System
We should digest and meditate on God’s Word, just as our bodies digest our food.
Matthew 4:4
Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Stomach or Soul?"

The story of Mary and Martha contrasts Martha's concern for the stomach vs. Mary's interest in the soul. Taken from Luke 10:38-42.

Bible Application Lesson: "Digesting God's Word"

Reading God’s Word without meditating on it is like spitting out food without digesting it.
Drama Plot
Doc explains that our bodies digest food so we can live, but we ALSO need to feed on God’s Word. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

DigestiVests

Grocery bag vests which diagram the digestive system 		Digestive System Vest Craft
Game

"Watch What You Eat!"

A relay race which requires children to memorize a list of food items on a table
Snack

Tummy Fulls

Apple wedges covered in red fruit roll-ups to look like stomachs 		Tummy Full Snack
Song

"Digest It!"

A deliciously gross song reminding kids to digest God's Word!
 
Day 4
The Ears
We should not only listen with our ears, we should also obey.
James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the Word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Namaan: Listening and Obeying"

Namaan nearly forfeits a cure for his leprosy when he is reluctant to obey God's instructions. Taken from 2 Kings 5:1-14.

Bible Application Lesson: "Listen and Obey"

A game of “Simon Says” with a twist–you can’t obey if you aren’t listening.
Drama Plot
Doc demonstrates that our ears hear, but we need to listen to and obey what God is telling us. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Ears to Hear

Giant ears children can make and wear 		Giant Ears Craft
Game

"Listen and Do"

A game which tests children’s ability to listen carefully and obey
Snack

Ear Wax Dip

Fruit and crackers with caramel dip, presented in a gross-looking fashion 		Ear Wax Dip Snack
Song

"Ears to Hear"

This fun song tells kids not only to listen, but to also obey!
 
Day 5
The Heart
Pump OUT sinfulness and pump IN godliness!
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Guarding His Heart"

Daniel and his friends resolve to guard their hearts. Taken from Daniel chapter 1.

Bible Application Lesson: "Keep Pumping!"

Kids pretend to be blood cells, putting good things IN the body and REMOVING bad things.
Drama Plot
The heart is the wellspring of life, and that life comes only from Jesus. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

'Guard Your Heart' Breastplates

Foil-covered plates for guarding the heart 		'Guard Your Heart' Breastplate Craft
Game

"Heart Attack!"

A relay race where children sort good items from bad items and put each where they belong
Snack

Heart Cookies

Heart-shaped red sugar cookies 		Heart Shaped Cookie Snack
Song

"Guard Your Heart!"

A 50's ballad reminding kids to guard their hearts

What You'll Get

 
Question Answer
For Ages? 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Teaching Levels? Up to six as needed 4's, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th-5th, plus Adult lessons)
Bible Versions? NIV and KJV
Length of Program? Five days / 3 hours per day
Scale of Program? Can run in small churches and large churches
Reproducible? Yes. You are free to re-use or re-print materials freely for use within your own ministry.
Format? Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Web Based? All of the materials involved in this program are web-based and always instantly accessible to you from here on our website. No physical materials or booklets will be shipped to you, because it's all at your fingertips right here on truthquest.org!
Cost? The entirety of this VBS program (and all of our others) is included in the cost of a TruthQuest Complete subscription plan. No additional purchases are required.
 
Included Components Description
For Ages 4 through 5th grade (Adult materials also included)
Two Bible Versions NIV and KJV
Director's Guidebook Overview of VBS with tips and directions for planning and operating VBS
Drama Guide Drama scripts with Gospel presentations for every day of VBS
Teaching Director's Guide A guide for planning and distributing the VBS lessons
Bible Lessons Bible story-based lessons at six teaching levels for each day of VBS
Bible Application Lessons Object lessons for Bible application for each day of VBS (one teaching level)
Adult Lessons Following the themes of the childrens' lessons, but at a more mature level
Music Media Downloadable audio tracks for the VBS songs
Music Guide Song lyrics, chord charts, and written hand motions for VBS songs
Crafts Guide Directions, supply lists, templates and diagrams for all VBS crafts
Games Guide Directions, rules, supply lists, and diagrams for VBS games
Snacks Guide Directions, supply lists, and recipes for all VBS snacks
Age Group Guides Directions for Age Group Leaders
Missions Guide Suggestions and fundraising tools for VBS missions projects
Registration & Scoring Directions and materials for offline registration and scorekeeping
Decorations Guide Suggestions and ideas for VBS decorating
Advertising Guide Pre-designed printable flyers and posters and other promotional materials
Banner Artwork Provide our artwork to your local sign shop to produce large advertising banners
Discipleship Materials Free follow-up materials for newly-saved children
Gospel Tracts A selection of printable gospel tracts to pass out to kids or adults
Clip Art VBS character art in different ethnicities, along with a selection of logos, posters, and general VBS clip art
T-Shirt Artwork Provide our artwork to your local t-shirt shop to produce VBS t-shirts
 
Item Explanation
Classrooms Needed 4 Minimum. Up to 8 for large programs.
Volunteers Needed One adult for every ten children, plus five
Supplies Needed for Crafts, Games, Snacks, etc. Our crafts, games, and snack projects all call for low-cost supplies which can be purchased from nearly any discount store or online vendor. The specific items you'll need are detailed in the VBS materials themselves, and the quantities needed depends upon the number of children you will have.
Paper & Toner If you choose to print everything we supply, you may go through a couple of reams of paper and possibly a couple of ink cartridges. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Printing Solutions This program may involve a significant amount of printing. You can mitigate this in several ways:
  • Divide printing responsibilities among several users.
  • Refrain from printing items you don't want or need.
  • Teach lessons straight from mobile devices rather than printing.
  • Take some printing tasks to local office supply stores for printing.

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