VBS Directors Helps
Make a BIG impact after VBS
VBS season isn’t even in full gear and I’m already wondering what my church is planning to do for follow-up. Right now, we’re working on recruiting leaders—so this a great time to enlist a person to be in charge of our follow-up efforts. I was searching around for some helpful tips, and found this awesome…
34 tips on VBS snacks
Ask local restaurants for ice. Write a formal request letter to secure donations for snacks. Look into becoming a summer lunch program site during VBS. Provide dinner every evening before VBS for the workers. Have members volunteer to bring dishes. Serve snacks outside for less clean-up. Offer a separate hospitality room for adults workers. Offer…
49 tips on VBS Communication
All kids and workers receive a card for attending VBS written by adults who attend adult VBS. Workers receive a thank you note each night from director. Utilize e-mail – it’s inexpensive and reliable. Also, use a phone line/tree. All teachers carry a cell phone so they can call the director if they have a…
42 tips for decorating during VBS
Share your work with other churches. Put clear tape on the back of your paper decorations to make pulling the tape off easier. Access a die cut machine at a public library. Share materials and decorations within your association. Enlist people who work and cannot be involved during VBS week to decorate Worship Center, Rotation…
28 tips on scheduling and rotations
Include missions in large group Worship Rally time. Add an extra 15 minutes to the total time and include 5 minute per 3 rotations to change classes. Give snacks to take home and eat. Eliminate recreation rotation and include craft with snack time. At the end of each rotation, play a different musical instrument and…