LifeWay's VBS - Outrigger Island

Special Friends Edition...It's for kids.It's for adults. It's for everyone!

It's all you need for special needs VBS! You'll find an 84-page book with Bible study teaching plans for adults, Bible study teaching plans for kids, craft ideas, recreational games, snack suggestions, missions projects, worship helps, and tips for including kids with special needs in rotation groups with their age-group peers.

The enhanced CD inside the cover is jam-packed! Look through over 100 pages for Bible story pictures, Bible story take-home cards, Bible verse posters, Bible story review questions, teaching aids, learner handouts, administrative forms, sign language, craft patterns, visual schedule icons, and more.

Your VBS music is right there! The enhanced CD includes all 6 VBS songs, plus recorded Bible stories and bonus songs to use with teaching activities.

Mainstreaming? Self-contained classes? We've got you covered! The kids' lessons are for children who learn best in a self-contained Bible study class. They also provide "adaptive" ideas for kids who are included in regular age-group classes. Remember to cut out the Tip sheets to help all your rotation leaders work well with children who have special needs.

LifeWay is here to help your special needs VBS be a success. Contact us at http://www.lifeway.com/specialneeds, or join our community and discuss special needs VBS with others!

Wave 1

For Adults:
Truth: God Is Real
Bible Story: The Israelites Learned God Is Real
Bible Passage: Exodus 3; 13:17-14:31
Bible Verse: There is no God but Me.—Isaiah 44:6
So What? I will worship the one real God.

For Kids:
Truth: God Is Real
Bible Story: The Israelites Learned God Is Real
Bible Passage: Exodus 3; 13:17 - 14:31
Bible Thought: There is only one real God. (Isaiah 44:6)
So What? I will worship the one real God.

Wave 2

For Adults:
Truth: Jesus Is God's Son
Bible Story: God Sent His Son to Earth
Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20,25-35,41-52
Bible Verse: You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!"—Matthew 16:16
So What? I will obey Jesus' teachings.

For Kids:
Truth: Jesus Is God's Son
Bible Story: God Sent His Son to Earth
Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20,25-35,41-52
Bible Thought: Jesus is God's Son. (Matthew 16:16)
So What? I will obey Jesus.

Wave 3

For Adults:
Truth: Jesus Is the Only Way
Bible Story: Jesus Provided the Way to Salvation
Bible Passage: Mark 15:21 - 16:7
Bible Verse: "I am the way, the truth, and the life."—John 14:6
So What? I can confess Jesus as my Savior.

For Kids:
Truth: Jesus Saves
Bible Story: Jesus Provided the Way to Salvation
Bible Passage: Mark 15:21 - 16:7
Bible Thought: Jesus is the way. (John 14:6)
So What? I can be saved.

Wave 4

For Adults:
Truth: The Bible Is God's Word
Bible Story: God Told Jeremiah to Write His Word
Bible Passage: Jeremiah 36
Bible Verse: Your word is truth.—John 17:17
So What? I will study the Bible.

For Kids:
Truth: The Bible Is God's Word
Bible Story: God Told Jeremiah to Write His Word
Bible Passage: Jeremiah 36
Bible Thought: God's Word is true. (John 17:17)
So What? I will read the Bible.

Wave 5

For Adults:
Truth: My Actions Show What I Believe
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Showed Love
Bible Passage: Luke 10:25-37
Bible Verse: "Love the Lord your God … and your neighbor."—Luke 10:27
So What? I will show I love God and others.

For Kids:
Truth: My Actions Are Important
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Showed Love
Bible Passage: Luke 10:25-37
Bible Thought: Love God. Love others. (Luke 10:27)
So What? I will show love.