Follywood VBS

Lights! Camera! Action!

Get ready for the summer's biggest blockbuster as you take kids on a backstage tour of Big Picture Studios! In a media-driven culture, kids will be challenged to be discerning in their entertainment choices, learning to influence their world for Christ instead of letting the world influence them. Along the way, they'll have a blast with famous director "Cameron Axshon" and "Gloria Gonn," his leading lady, plus their mysterious Bible-preaching lighting director, who calls himself "Lights." Teach your kids that Jesus is the REAL star!

Program Overview

 
Day 1
Learning Discernment
Judge carefully what you give your attention to! Many of the world’s offerings are VILE!
Psalm 101:3
I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: “The Right Choice”

The story of Abraham and Lot. Adapted from Genesis 13, 14, and 19

Bible Application Lesson: "No Vile Thing"

An object lesson showing why giving attention to what is vile hinders our ability to follow God.
Drama Plot
“Lights” urges the director not to make a vile movie. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Big Star Sunglasses

These fun sunglasses let kids show their style! 		Big Star Sunglasses Craft
Game

"Crab Kick"

Crab-walking kids kick a ball to score goals
Snack

Black Caviar

Raisins in chocolate syrup served on graham crackers. 		Black Caviar Snack
Song

"No Vile Thing"

This song comes from Psalm 101:3 and is set to fun music!
 
Day 2
Don't Compromise!
Even a small amount of evil can poison something that is otherwise good.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Wisdom and Worldliness"

King Solomon Gets Off Track. Adapted from 1 Kings 3, 9, and 11

Bible Application Lesson: "A Little Yeast"

An object lesson showing how a small amount of folly or evil can poison our whole lives.
Drama Plot
The director tries to “spice up” a film by adding trashy scenes, but “Lights” sets him straight. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Clapper Boards

Kids will remember to “edit” out evil with these fun clappers! 		Hollywood Clapper Board Craft
Game

"It's Outta Here!"

Dodge-ball where kids try to knock over pins.
Snack

Movie Cameras

Made of cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and pretzel sticks. 		Movie Camera Snack
Song

"God's Way!"

This spoof of “On Broadway” reminds kids of GOD’S Way!
 
Day 3
What Makes A Hero?
The world’s heroes are often poor role models. Look to Jesus to see a TRUE hero!
3 John 11A
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Heart Throbbers"

The story of David vs. Absalom. Adapted from 1 Samuel 16 and 17 and 2 Samuel 15 thru 18.

Bible Application Lesson: "Hero Shopping"

An object lesson which compares how the world’s heroes measure up to Christ.
Drama Plot
“Lights” explains to the director and leading lady what makes a TRUE hero. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Hero Handprints

These handprint crafts remind children to imitate Jesus! 		Hollywood Hero Handprint Craft
Game

"Overflow"

Teams race to fill a bucket of water one cup at a time.
Snack

Premiere Bow Ties

Made with pretzels or apples, bananas, and chocolate. 		Hollywood Bow Ties Snack
Song

"H-E-R-O!"

This up-tempo song reminds kids that Jesus is the ultimate hero!
 
Day 4
Everlasting Awards!
Unlike the world’s shallow awards, God’s awards last forever!
Hebrews 12:2A
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "And the Glory Goes To..."

Nebuchadnezzar Learns a hard lesson about claiming God's glory. Adapted from Daniel chapters 1, 2, and 4.

Bible Application Lesson: "Awards that Last"

An object lesson comparing temporary worldly awards with God’s eternal rewards which glorify God.
Drama Plot
As the leading lady boasts of her awards, “Lights” describes EVERLASTING awards from God. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Crown of Glory Awards

These crowns remind kids of the REAL Crown of Glory we should work for. 		Crown of Glory Craft
Game

"Capture the Treasure"

A variation on “Capture the Flag.”
Snack

"Crosscar" Awards

Awards made of cheese and cracker sticks. 		Cross Award Snack
Song

"I Will Worship You"

This worship song reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus.
 
Day 5
Light it Up!
Instead of being influenced by the world, impact your world for Jesus!
Matthew 5:16
I Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "This Little Light of Mine"

How Tabitha Let Her Light Shine. Adapted from Acts 9:36 thru 43.

Bible Application Lesson: "Spread the Light!"

An object lesson which shows how we can reflect God’s Light to those who are in the darkness.
Drama Plot
“Lights” and the gang get ready to light the world through the love of Jesus! Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Megaphones

Make some noise and let the world hear about Jesus! 		Hollywood Megaphone Craft
Game

"Lamps and Lights"

Teams react to the words “lamps” and “lights” by chasing each other.
Snack

Autograph Books

Graham cracker sandwiches with icing and pretzel sticks. 		Hollywood Autograph Book Snack
Song

"In, Not Of"

This fun song reminds us to be lights to the world!

What You'll Get

 
Question Answer
For Ages? 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Teaching Levels? Up to four as needed (3s & 4's, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, plus Teen and Adult lessons)
Bible Versions? NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
Length of Program? Five days / 2 1/2 hours per day
Scale of Program? Scalable 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 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Six Bible Versions NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
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 Story Lessons Bible story-based lessons at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Bible Application Lessons Object lessons for Bible application at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Adult & Teen 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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