Seekers In Sneakers | Shine Curriculum VBS 2024

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Children Discover Jesus!

Welcome to Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus!, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children use their investigative skills to discover Jesus. Geocaching activities will challenge children to dig into the Bible to find the way to Jesus. This journey of discovery has many twists and turns, so children will learn to ask questions, work with others, shine their light in the world, follow Jesus’ example of serving others, and trust Jesus when things go wrong.

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Faith Formation in Shine Curriculum VBS:

  1. Relationship Building

    As children arrive at VBS each day, small group leaders guide children in activities designed to build community and create a feeling of belonging.

  2. Gathered Worship

    Children of all ages gather to sing, pray, and watch a dramatic presentation of the Bible story.

  3. Spiritual Practices

    Spiritual practices are included each day, including music, Bible memorization, and different ways of praying.

  4. Centrality of the Bible Story

    The Bible story is shared and explored in multiple ways each day—through drama, scripture memorization, hands-on activities, music, full-body movement, writing, art, and reflection.

  5. Wondering Questions

    Children are invited to reflect on the Bible stories using open-ended wondering questions. These questions show a respect for children’s interpretations and their ideas.

  6. Discovery-Based Learning

    Activities in the three response stations promote creative, discovery-based learning.

  7. Invitation to Respond

    Children are challenged to take action that demonstrates care for others and for the world.

  8. Child-Centered Approach

    Activities are child-centered and attend to individual learning styles. The curriculum materials anticipate the diversity of needs that children have.

Faith Formation in Shine Curriculum VBS:

Relationship Building: As children arrive at VBS each day, small group leaders guide children in activities designed to build community and create a feeling of belonging.

Gathered Worship: Children of all ages gather to sing, pray, and watch a dramatic presentation of the Bible story.

Spiritual Practices: Spiritual practices are included each day, including music, Bible memorization, and different ways of praying.

Centrality of the Bible Story: The Bible story is shared and explored in multiple ways each day—through drama, scripture memorization, hands-on activities, music, full-body movement, writing, art, and reflection.

Wondering Questions: Children are invited to reflect on the Bible stories using open-ended wondering questions. These questions show a respect for children’s interpretations and their ideas.

Discovery-Based Learning: Activities in the three response stations promote creative, discovery-based learning.

Child-Centered Approach: Activities are child-centered and attend to individual learning styles. The curriculum materials anticipate the diversity of needs that children have.

Invitation to Respond: Children are challenged to take action that demonstrates care for others and for the world.

MennoMedia VBS Distinctives

  • Bible Translation: NIV (NIV)
  • Biblical, Simple, & Economical VBS
  • Decorating is simple & not an assumed cost for this VBS.
  • Daily Dramas included in the Worship & Drama Guide.
  • Separate Early Childhood curriculum with its own leader guide and student book.
  • Rotations Include: Bible Study, Art and Science, Games, Worship & Drama.
    Age-appropriate student books for Early Childhood (Pre-K) and Elementary Ages (K-5)
  • Includes USB drive with songs, lead sheets, PowerPoint slides for song lyrics and Bible memory, teaching aids, logos, letter to families, etc.

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