1. VBS 2010 Pick Up and Go Student Base Conference Plan
    1. Purpose Statement
    2. Resources to Collect
    3. Resources to Prepare
    4. Resources to Copy
    5. Focal Wall Description
    6. Room Setup Description
    7. Decoration Suggestions
    8. Audio Visual Needs
    9. Teaching Procedures
    10. Step 1: Opening (5 minutes)
    11. Step 2: Preparation for Leading VBS (25 minutes)
    12. Step 3: Presentation of 5 Sessions (60 minutes total)
    13. Step 4: Post-Event Follow Up (25 minutes)
    14. Step 5: Closing (5 minutes)
  2. TOP TEN THINGS you will need for Student VBS!
    1. LIST THE SESSION TITLE:
    2. THE FOCAL BIBLE PASSAGE:
    3. THE KEY VERSE:
    4. LIFE QUESTION:
    5. HOW DOES THIS SESSIONS RELATE TO STUDENTS?
    6. WHAT STEP IN THE SESSION IS YOUR FAVORITE?
    7. GIVE A SUMMARY OF THE FOLLOWING:
    8. WHAT CREATIVE SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD THAT WOULD ENHANCE THIS STUDY?

VBS 2010 Pick Up and Go Student Base Plan  File No. 10
 

 
 


 

 
VBS 2010 Pick Up and Go Student Base Conference Plan
 



Purpose Statement
This two-hour plan is designed to introduce church leaders to the LifeWay 2010 Student Vacation Bible School resources and theme “Pick Up and Go.”
 



Resources to Collect
Step 3

 
¨   United States maps – one for each group
¨ Highlighers



Resources to Prepare
Prior to the conference, become familiar with all the items on the CD-ROM and how they can be used with the sessions. Print items from CD-ROM so conferees will be able to see what is available using the CD-ROM.
 
Step 2

¨ Cue www.hulu.com one-minute clip on the history of rodeo narrated by Terry Bradshaw.

Step 3

¨ Create five different shapes using different colored construction paper. Use church die-cuts if available. Suggestions may include: brown cowboy boot, gray horseshoe, black cowboy hat, green cactus, red chile pepper, and so forth.

Step 3

 
¨ Cue http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Ghost+Town+Gold&emb=0&aq=f # clip from Google video where cowboy jumps from tree onto two riders.

 
OPTIONAL

 
¨ Cue any optional clips you would like to show during the teaching session.



Resources to Copy
 
Step 2

 
¨ Make copies of Top Ten Things you will need for Student VBS (handout 1).

Step 3

 
¨ Make copies of Pick Up and Go (handout 2), one per attendee.
¨ Make copies of “My Day” (CD-ROM), one per attendee.

 



Focal Wall Description
In addition to any rodeo posters, road maps, or other rodeo/western/cowboy themed items, display copies of all the printable items available on CD-ROM.
 



Room Setup Description
In addition to a focal wall with items from CD-ROM, have a table available with samples of the arts and craft activities and refreshments (if it is possible). Connect a computer with CD-ROM to projector so items on the CD-ROM can be displayed on a large screen or wall during the teaching session.
 



Decoration Suggestions
Decorate the room using suggestions from page 6 in the leader guide. Use any items to give the room a rodeo or “country” look. Use pack items or items printed from CD-ROM to establish a focal wall. You may choose to wear boots, jeans, western shirt, and bandana around your neck and hat as well!
 



Audio Visual Needs
Computer and data port to display video clips on large screen or wall. Any additional computers to be able to demonstrate CD-ROM materials available for 2010 Student VBS.
 



Teaching Procedures



Step 1: Opening (5 minutes)
As conferees arrive, play some old country/western instrumental music with banjos, harmonicas and steel guitar sounds. Instruct conferees to write their first names on their nametags.
 
Welcome conference attendees and introduce yourself and open in prayer. Instruct attendees to meet the person sitting next to them and answer this question: “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you want to go and why?” Let attendees know that they have one minute each to answer the question. After two minutes call the group back to attention and invite a few volunteers to share their answers.
 
Then ask the class to raise their hand if anyone said, “National Rodeo Championships.” (Most likely no one will raise a hand.) With humor say something like, “Exactly my point! Just like the rodeo is not our first choice of places to go, it may not be the favorite destination of many students. Even so, “Pick Up and Go” is all about two high school guys on the road heading to the National Rodeo Championships so one of them can compete. Our goal is to help students get excited and become engaged in the road trip, even if they have no interest in rodeo. We want them to enjoy the journey throughout the week and not become distracted by the destination.”
 



Step 2: Preparation for Leading VBS (25 minutes)
Play the one-minute “History of Rodeo” narrated by Terry Bradshaw. (Let leaders know that this clip is a suggested option to supplement the motivational activity in Day 1-Feeling Valued teaching plan.) (www.hulu.com http://www.history.com/video.do?name=culture&bcpid=1676043212&bclid=1672161143&bctid=1631241871 )
 
Explain that obviously the rodeo championships or learning about the history of rodeos is not our goal. However, for many students who see rodeo as an extreme sport, it will be a fun way to get them digging deeper into Bible study and challenge them to think about some life questions.
 
Highlight information to be used for “Pick Up and Go” Student Vacation Bible School by using the experience of veteran VBS leaders. Explain that just as veterans of rodeo sports sometimes pass along tips to the rookie competitors, that is what we want to do for one another, as we look at the materials available for LifeWay’s 2010 Student VBS. Remind conferees that student VBS is different from preschool or children’s VBS. Ask those who are veterans of Student VBS to stand. (They need to have taught Student VBS at least one year.)
 
OPTION: If there are no veterans of Student VBS do the same activity and conferees will try to find the information before you.
 
Say: Rodeo is a competitive sport. Let’s have our own friendly competition between the veterans and the rookies.
 
Explain that you are going to call out different elements designed for use for Student VBS. These are helps and parts of the teaching plan that leaders want to be familiar with and understand. As we find each part of the plan, the veteran(s) will help explain why that part is important. Add information to supplement the answers from the veteran(s).
 
Read the following and allow veterans to explain the use and need of each.
 
Say:

 
1. Let’s see who can be the first to find…a BIBLE! Allow veteran to comment. If needed explain that most of all we want students bringing and using their Bibles. We want students who don’t have Bibles to receive Bibles. We want students to become familiar and comfortable with the Bible if they are not already. As much fun as it will be to talk about the rodeo theme, our focus is the Bible, God’s word.
2. Who can be the first to find an example of PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY in the LEADER GUIDE? Allow veteran to explain the importance of PBS. Supplement by reminding conferees that we want to help leaders to be in God’s word. Before reading the teaching plan or looking through the learner guide to find out what the sessions are about, we want teachers to discover and gain their own insights to make the Bible study personal and applicable to their own lives.
3. TEACHING PLAN! Explain that the teaching plan includes a motivational activity to get started and introduce the lesson. Examination is the content of the Bible study for that day. Application includes activities so students will take the scripture to heart and make it personal.
4. OPTIONS! Throughout the teaching plan are options to supplement the material. These are suggestions to enhance or go the extra mile because they require extra time, effort or materials to prepare.
5. RECREATION! The games or activities listed support the theme and/or Bible passage of the day. Some students will respond and understand the Bible truths through debriefing an activity.
6. WORSHIP! Is designed to help students focus on God and worship Him. This may be a first introduction to worship for unchurched students who are visiting your church and attending VBS.
7. REFRESHEMENTS! It is what it is! Snacks and a time of fellowship for students.
8. MISSIONS! Helps students to focus on those outside of VBS or the church. These mission projects are designed to help students think beyond VBS.
9. ARTS AND CRAFTS! These projects are designed to go loosely with the theme. However, the arts and crafts rotation is a great time to have informal conversation with students. Sometimes in this relaxed atmosphere students will share spiritual insights and discuss their relationship with Jesus (or lack of relationship).
10. VETERANS—WHAT DID WE MISS? Allow veterans to share about Administrative helps, CD-ROM, decorations and anything else that helps with making Student VBS a quality program.

Thank the Veterans for sharing their wisdom and experience with the rookies and one another. Explain that in addition to the items mentioned in our friendly competition, students should receive a learner guide. Point out that the LEARNER GUIDES are used during the TEACHING PLANS in various ways to help students stay engaged in Bible study.
 
Say: Enough talk about what is going to help us teach VBS. It is time to get on the horse and ride!
 
 



Step 3: Presentation of 5 Sessions (60 minutes total)
We’ve become a little familiar with the different elements in the VBS LEADER GUIDE, but let’s take some time to dig deeper into the daily teaching plans.
 
Arrange conferees into at least five groups (one group for each day of Bible study). Evenly distribute die-cut shapes prepared in advance and have conferees group accordingly. However, make sure groups have no more than 5-7 people. Create multiple groups for the Bible study days if necessary.
 
Distribute “Pickup and Go” handout. Explain that each group will focus on one day of Bible study. They can work as a group all the way through the Bible study or divide and conquer if they believe that will work better. Suggest that groups look at items on the CD-ROM in print form or on computer if conferees have additional computers. Allow groups 20 minutes to work through and become familiar with the plan.
 
As groups work on their Bible study, walk around the room making yourself available to answer questions.
 
After 20 minutes call the groups back to attention as a large group. Explain that as a large group we will walk through each day and do one assignment related to that day. However, as we go through each day, observe the development of the characters Brody and Mario. Look for ways students may relate to these two characters. Even students who may not be interested in Bible study or VBS will be able to identify with the two characters and the challenges and struggles they face.
 
(Worse case scenario, your guys students will like the idea of being on a road trip with a buddy and your girls students will think they are cute and keep coming back day after day to VBS just to see what happens with these two guys!)
 
Point out that in bull riding the goal is to stay on the bull for as long as possible. However, to finish our conference in the allotted time we need to keep things short. Allow one person from each group to summarize the examination section and the Bible focal passages for the day in two minutes or less. Remind conferees of the importance of reading through the Personal Bible Study pages in advance as they are planning and preparing the teaching plans. After each volunteer summarizes their Bible study day in two minutes or less, choose one sample activity to do with the conferees. Allow approximately 5 minutes on each day for a total of 25 minutes during this portion of the teaching time.
 
Day 1-
For example, after the volunteer gives a summary of Day 1, read the assignment on page 10 of the Leader Guide under RELATIONSHIPS (GEN. 2:18-24).
 
Group students into teams of four. Instruct teams to search Genesis 2:18-24 for reasons or examples of why God places relationships as a priority in our lives. Call for teams to share their findings.
 
Allow small groups to complete the assignment allowing about three volunteers to share their findings instead of each group.
 
Day 2-
After the volunteer shares summary of Day 2, distribute maps of the United States and highlighters to groups. Read instructions for OPTION 1 under MOTIVATION on p. 15 of the VBS LEADER GUIDE. Explain that although this is an optional activity to supplement the opening MOTIVATION, it does not require much extra effort (maps). However, this simple option can help students relate more to the characters, Brody and Mario, on this journey across the U.S. And it helps students to identify with feelings of lostness.
 
Day 3 –
After a volunteer give the two-minute summary of Day 3 show the clip listed as OPTION 2 to supplement Luke 19:6-7. http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Ghost+Town+Gold&emb=0&aq=f #
Explain that most students would expect Zacchaeus or other unbelievers today to jump from the tree and attack. We often think we will be attacked when sharing our faith in Jesus. Read the last sentence under OPTION 2 and allow response. Explain that this clip is a great example of using the theme (especially with students who may not be interested or engaged in Bible study at VBS) to bring them back to the Bible and how it relates to life. Notice how we pull the rodeo/cowboy/western theme to gain attention but then use the theme to draw students back to the scriptures and how to apply it to their lives.
 
Day 4 –
Ask a volunteer to share the two-minute summary of Day 4 then distribute “My Day” (CD-ROM). Give instructions from page XX to have conferees complete the handout as students would during the Bible study session. Point out that the handout leads into a discussion of building time into their days in order to be available to serve Jesus by serving others connecting the Bible study to their real life.
 
Day 5-
Instruct the final volunteer to share a two-minute summary of Day 5. Call for a volunteer to read aloud “Sydney’s Story” on page 34 of the Learner Guide. Point out that each day of Bible study also has a real life story from different students. Especially on the last day of VBS encourage students to continue reading and studying the Bible. You may want to add suggestions of ways they can follow a plan to read their Bible daily.
 
Instruct conferees to refer to their “Pick Up and Go” handouts. Direct attention to the question that reads, HOW DOES “FROM BRODY’S BLOG” TRANSLATE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION (OR THE DAY BEFORE) TO THE END OF THE SESSION?
 
Allow one volunteer from each day to share one-minute each on how Brody and/or Mario’s journey progresses on their day. Remind conferees that you want anticipation to continue to build throughout the week. We don’t want students to know how the story ends (and actually they don’t, they only find out that they make it to the competition).
 
A few suggestions for the last ten minutes of the presentation section of the teaching time—
 
If you have some older students who are into video production and/or acting, enlist them in advance and have them act out the characters Brody and Mario including the blog posts. Create clips to use at the beginning and ending of each day’s Bible study. Use these clips for promotion in the months before VBS. But whatever you do, don’t give away the story!
 
Also, you may choose to have a group of students act out the scenarios each day, especially if you want to add a large group time of praise at the start of the sessions.
 
In addition to VBS training, one great way to train and prepare the leaders in your church is to map out a plan and teach the actual lessons as written over the course of a month or five weeks during a regular meeting time at church.
 
Ask: What other suggestions or enhancements did you think of that would add to the value of the Bible teaching? Instruct conferees to refer to the question at the bottom of the “Pick Up and Go” handout, WHAT CREATIVE SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD THAT WOULD ENHANCE THIS STUDY?
 
 



Step 4: Post-Event Follow Up (25 minutes)
Explain that VBS continues to be an incredible outreach ministry in so many churches across the country. Point out that it is important to have a plan to follow up with any unchurched students who attend VBS. Suggest that churches use their normal plan for following up with visitors through VBS leaders, Sunday School teachers, outreach leaders, and so forth, but also find ways that students can become involved in reaching out to other students.
 
Also, think about using the various rotations, especially worship, missions, and recreation for follow up. If your church uses an abbreviated schedule or the space is unavailable to accommodate all the rotations for Student VBS, you may use these after VBS as follow up activities.
 
Instruct everyone to stand and to group themselves into two teams. Ask the two teams “Pick Up” and “Go” to face one another. Then instruct team “Pick Up” to turn around with their backs to the “Go” team. Explain that the “Go” team will get in a photo pose of their choice. It can be humorous or serious. When the “Go” team is in position, the “Pick Up” team can turn around and look at them for 30 seconds (make sure you time it). The “Pick Up” team will then turn around after 30 seconds. The “Go” team will then create a new pose in 30 seconds. The “Pick Up” team will turn around and try to put the “Go” team back in their original position in one minute.
 
Ask the group what made this task easy or difficult. Responses should have something to do with whether they were organized or disorganized. For example, did the “Go” team form even lines or were they more chaotic? How well would the “Pick Up” team do if each person were assigned to only one or two people? Point out that it is difficult to remember exactly how the large group was in position, but we all could probably remember one, two or even three people and their positions.
 
Explain that the goal of this game is to help conferees understand that VBS follow up is often more successful when each person is involved and is assigned a few students to follow up with after VBS. Instead of getting distracted by the larger picture or a large group of people, we each focus on a manageable number of students. When we do this often we are able to minister more effectively to those students and guard against any falling in between the cracks or getting lost in the shuffle.
 
 



Step 5: Closing (5 minutes)
Call on a volunteer to read James 1:5 aloud. Remind leaders of this VBS Theme Scripture and how it is not just for the students who will be attending VBS. As leaders prepare in the coming months they can also ask God for wisdom and knowledge and understanding as they work to make this VBS specific for their church and community.
 
Pray for the conferees. Pray for wisdom and time for planning and preparations for VBS. Pray for those students who will participate and especially for those who need Jesus for salvation.

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TOP TEN THINGS you will need for Student VBS!

 
1. BIBLES! We want students bringing and using their Bibles. We want students who don’t have Bibles to receive Bibles. We want students to become familiar and comfortable with the Bible if they are not already. As much fun as it will be to talk about the rodeo theme, our focus is the Bible, God’s word.

 
2. PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY in the LEADER GUIDE! We want to help leaders to be in God’s word. Before reading the teaching plan or looking through the learner guide to find out what the sessions are about, we want teachers to discover and gain their own insights to make the Bible study personal and applicable to their own lives.
 
3. TEACHING PLAN! The teaching plan includes a motivational activity to get started and introduce the lesson. Examination is the content of the Bible study for that day. Application includes activities so students will take the scripture to heart and make it personal.
 
4. OPTIONS! Throughout the teaching plan are options to supplement the material. These are suggestions to enhance or go the extra mile because they require extra time, effort or materials to prepare.
 
5. RECREATION! The games or activities listed support the theme and/or Bible passage of the day. Some students will respond and understand the Bible truths through debriefing an activity or game used during recreation.
 
6. WORSHIP! Is designed to help students focus on God and worship Him. This may be a first introduction to worship for unchurched students who are visiting your church and attending VBS.
 
7. REFRESHMENTS! It is what it is! Snacks and a time of fellowship for students.
 
8. MISSIONS! Helps students to focus on those outside of VBS or the church. These mission projects are designed to help students think beyond VBS.
 
9. ARTS AND CRAFTS! These projects are designed to go loosely with the theme. However, the arts and crafts rotation is a great time to have informal conversation with students. Sometimes in this relaxed atmosphere students will share spiritual insights and discuss their relationship with Jesus (or lack of relationship).


10.     ADMINISTRATIVE HELPS!   CD-ROM, decorations and anything else  that helps with making Student VBS a quality time.  Use what is in the Leader Guide and  make it your own to fit your  church and your community!

 
 

                                           

 
 



LIST THE SESSION TITLE:
 



THE FOCAL BIBLE PASSAGE:
 



THE KEY VERSE:
 



LIFE QUESTION:
 
WHAT IS ONE THING FROM THE PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY THAT JUMPED OFF THE PAGE FOR YOU?
 
 



HOW DOES THIS SESSIONS RELATE TO STUDENTS?
 
 
HOW DOES “FROM BRODY’S BLOG” TRANSLATE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION (OR THE DAY BEFORE) TO THE END OF THE SESSION?
 
 



WHAT STEP IN THE SESSION IS YOUR FAVORITE?
 



GIVE A SUMMARY OF THE FOLLOWING:
RECREATION REFRESHMENTS WORSHIP
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 
 



WHAT CREATIVE SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD THAT WOULD ENHANCE THIS STUDY?

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