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Scripture Animal Cut-outs

Check out these cute animal cut-outs that feature the In the Wild theme verse, John 20:31. Suitable to use as a prayer reminder, tabletop display, or as part of a teacher appreciation gift. Prop these little guys up on your desk as a reminder to pray every day for your upcoming VBS!

And speaking of praying for VBS, don’t forget that the National Day of Prayer for VBS is coming up on May 19th!

Click on the image below, then right-click to save the cut-outs to your computer. Print on white cardstock and follow the instructions to create your own set of cute animals.

 

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Snacktime in a Snap

VBS is one of the most fun weeks of Kids Ministry—and definitely one of the most tiring ones. Aren’t you glad you don’t have to do it alone? That’s why it’s important to focus on those leaders who give it all they’ve got during that intense week! Make your volunteers feel wildly special by creating a table filled with animals galore!

Start crafting your table by laying green, white, brown and/or blue cloths. Add levels and texture to your table with cake stands, wooden crates, plants (real and faux), and for fun, throw in some stuffed or plastic animals. I added a world globe and binoculars to give a wink to the theme. If you have an instant camera and some candid photos of your leaders, that would add a fun flair as well.

Remember, your snacks don’t have to be intricately hard to make! The lion was fashioned from cut red, yellow, and orange peppers, store-bought hummus, and pretzels. I baked the muffins and the cupcakes from mixes, but those could be purchased already made from your grocery store.

The cute giraffes? Well, those are mozzarella sticks and pretzels—but I’m going to let you know that I had a hard time getting them to stand. That’s why you see only one! So, I suggest that you make just one, set the bowl of cheese sticks and pretzels next to it and encourage leaders to have fun making their own!

These were all fun to make. But remember, you don’t have to come up with them on your own. You’ll find lots more snack ideas in the VBS 2019 Snack Rotation Cards.

Go wild and have fun!

By: Klista Storts
Content Editor | LifeWay VBS

 

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Photo Scavenger Hunt

Here’s a fun photo scavenger hunt to try out during a VBS leader training! You may want to try it out with your leaders, then bring it back during the week of VBS (or as part of a kick-off or family night celebration) for kids and families to do together. Add a twist by seeing who can complete the challenge first. Or set a time limit and see which team can rack up the most photos before the clock stops. Make it a “selfie” scavenger hunt by requiring team members to be in the photo with the objects they find. Remember to have fun and say, “Cheese!”

  • Someone Making a Silly Face
  • Something Round
  • Something Shiny
  • Something Striped
  • Something You Can Sit In
  • Two Things that Have Names that Rhyme
  • Something With Wheels
  • Something Yellow
  • A Sign
  • Something With a Date
  • Something Colorful
  • Something That Smells
  • Something Square
  • A Shadow
  • Something to Eat
  • Something That Moves
  • Something Heavy
  • Something Noisy
  • Something You Use to Play Sports
  • Someone Dancing
  • An Animal
  • Something That Flies
  • Something Red
  • Something Stinky
  • Something That Looks Like the Letter “C”
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