Let the Guessing Begin!
The question I get asked more than any other is, “Can you tell me the VBS theme for next year?” Which is followed by my standard response, “I can tell you, but I’ll have to kill you.”
Since you have all been so good and only a few of you have asked so far this year, I’m going to let you in on a big secret. Are you ready? Now read this following sentence as quietly as possible. We’re going to release the Lifeway VBS 2012 theme live Monday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m. (CST)
I know some of you are saying, “That’s too many days away. I just can’t stand it. Tell me NOW!” So for those of you who do not possess the virtue of patience we are providing the following clue for your entertainment pleasure.
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Think you got it figured out? Don’t worry, there will be another clue tomorrow.
Actually there will be multiple impossible clues each day, but we have added an extra challenge. In addition to the clues posted here you will need to put on your investigation cap. We have hidden clues all over the web (or at least the portion related to Lifeway). A good place to start is with Lifeway’s VBS e-newsletter. Go to www.lifeway.com/vbs and click on the “sign up for e-mail updates” tab.
Once you think you have it figured out let us know by responding to this post. You will be entered into a sweepstakes that begins today at 12:59 p.m. (CST) and runs through noon (CST) June 6. We will randomly pick three entries who will each receive a VBS 2012 Sampler.
Let the guessing begin!
I’m really hoping it’s a cooking theme – it would be so fun to create with the kids!! So many stories could tie directly in to the theme! Daniel ate good food, oil to make bread, and so many more!!
maybe a magic or mystery theme?
Russia? That part of the world has been so open to the Gospel recently, so a wonderful thing to share for Missions. Also, what beautiful people and culture. It would be so fun to decorate!
Mission Possible!
Superheroes?
Oh cool, a Where’s Waldo theme! It’s like looking for a needle in a ball stack?
Maybe related to Scotland?
I am thinking maybe a circus or magic theme. Either would be fun!
I think it’s gonna be a lottery(money) theme! maybe???
I think that the theme is going to be a circus or magic theme!
Hoping for a old fashioned toy shop theme! 🙂
Love the Suspense…way to go Jerry you have a very creative team!
I agree with Dawn – it’s going to be a Mission Possible theme!
Love Greg’s thought… needle in a haystack…Where’s Waldo type…
Love this fun of guessing! Thanks!
I think a Circus theme or an Amusement Park theme.
I love the guessing and clues…..I’m thinking it will be a mystery or mission possible….fun!!
I’m thinking arcade… It sounds like a pinball machine in the background. My first thought was bowling, but then I could hear what sounds like someone pushing the “flipper” buttons on the side of the pinball machine.
a circus or gameshow theme would be fun.
What I’d like to see- something about the disciples. I have so many ideas for crafts for all sorts of themes. Fishers of Men, Fiery furnace, of course cowboy and beach. I can’t wait to see what is coming!!!! We haven’t done space or cooking yet unless it was before my time as the craft lady.
I think on craft ideas all year and get stuff together and just have to wait and see what the theme is so I can run with my ideas. I’ve got crafts ready for two years of cowboy VBS and two years of Beach VBS.
The Big Apple theme stumped me for a bit when I first saw it but now it’s fun and the ideas just keep coming!! I can’t wait to see what we are in for next! 🙂
My first thought was circus or amusement park/fun park.
But later I thought it might be a detective/mystery theme.
You could be right. Lifeway’s VBS could be the amusement park or theme park. And club VBS could be a remake of kingdom caper
OK… so, what is on the ground among the superballs. I think it is toothbrush… A DENTAL THEME! Brushing and flossing for Jesus! Love it! :O) hee hee hee hee….
I think it will be a game show theme
like “Minute to Win It” or some such
after all, it just takes a minute to receive
Christ and the prize you win is beyond description. . .
I’m thinking a detective or mystery theme. Or an arcade.
I agree on circus theme something like”The Amazing Big Top”.
I think an amusement park theme would be fun!
I’m thinking a space theme. Not sure though. There is a Kalediescope moon and then the superball just reminds me of planets. I don’t know. I guess I will be tuning June 6th! 🙂
Okay, here’s what I’ve seen so far, “Keep your eyes peeled” on the newsletter, kaleidoscope on the VBS Website, and superballs on the blog. So, I’m thinking it could be China, since they’re the largest manufacturer of both those products (but you already did China a while ago). The original inventors of the superball and the kaleidoscope are both from southern CA, so maybe a California theme. I’m not sure what to think of the peeled clue. Doesn’t fit yet. I suppose I’ll have to keep guessing.:)
Oh, wait. Don’t count this one for the comment competition (I think that would be cheating). But, had to comment again. “Peeled” as in orange peels, as in Orange County, CA. Yup, that’s my guess!
Powerball? Has to be a La. theme! We have powerball – was against it myself! Like the La theme – gators, spanish moss, crawfish, red beans & rice – POPEYE’S FRIED CHICKEN! Y’all are invited to attend!
Science theme! Maybe CSI-ish! I hope! I hope! I love science!
I agree with the Mission Possible idea. And after watching a few more clips, I was almost thinking Egypt?
Looks like molecules. Faith vs. science?
The fair or a circus!
Did some searching on the (W3? World wide web?) and found that the Kaleidoscope was invented in 1817 by a Scottish inventor {David Brewster} and the meaning of the word is “observer of beautiful forms”…then “super ball” was invented in 1964 by a chemist {Norman Stingley}….and Papier mache goes back 1500’s –very interesting reading on the history and use of papier mache in ancient churches? I hope this SCIENCE THEME is it..because I have learned so much already—and can really see it going with VBS!!
I think it my be a science experiment theme.
I am agreeing that it looks like a science theme. That is also not one they have done before.
I think it’s a science fair theme!
I don’t remember doing the Mt. Extreme VBS program before. Looks like an outdoors family theme i.e. camping, etc.
I thought a Hawaii theme but now I’m leaning toward science.
It doesn’t matter what the theme is…. They have been awesome since I was in VBS thirty years ago… Now I teach the music… Love Jeff Slaughter by the way!!!!
Makes me think of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvious, or Italy????
I LOVE VBS, whatever the theme, can’t wait! :0)
Mission Possible or a spin on Amazing Race with Amazing Grace theme.
mission possible …looking-searching-discovering the truth. …it’s gonna be a long wait til the 6th. lol
I think the 2012 VBS theme is MT Extreme.
Mt. Extreme was in 1999. It was the Ultimate Good News Challenge.
What is the pencil thing in the middle of all of the bouncy balls?
ok…I GOT IT!!!! Its a Magic detective who uses science to teach kids! He travels to Italy, China, Seattle, the circus or possibly Russia. He visits The Mall of America dressed as a Superhero like Where’s Waldo!
I am guessing the thing on the floor that is hard to see might be the actual name of the VBS….. can anyone zoom in and read it???
We are headed to Hawaii,exploring the mysteries and what lies ahead.
The object at the end appears to be a needle. It reminds me of the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington!
How about a Midway Island Carnival?
I think the theme revolves around our national parks system…. Teddy Roosevelt in the savings clip created our national park system, in family photos they are visiting a natural resource, and in the close encounters clip we see mashed potatoes, in the movie “close encounters” the main character builds a model of Devils tower, one of our national park monuments out of mashed potatoes.
Good guess, Matt. I can see that one working well, and it does fit with the clues so far given. Good idea! Remember, we did Hawaii just a few years ago. 🙂
Private Eye theme?
Lots of thoughts out there and last years clues were confusing too. It could be something different like Mediterranean themed (Greek/Italy). “Grace” could be the Biblical part of it. The carnival or mystery idea is good but we did Kingdom Caper so most likely not a “mystery” one. Alot of ideas for a science themed one and those are good thoughts too! We will see on Monday!
I am thinking maybe something to do with Old Times but not western .Maybe private eyes and mystery….
Could we be on a hunt for National Treasures? Exploring the “lost”?
I think the theme is in space
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