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Workshops and VBS Curriculum Presentations
 

The Preview workshops and VBS curriculum presentations are taught by the best leaders and well-known instructors in Christian education and are packed with the proven ideas and techniques you'll need for reaching and teaching children and youth this summer.

Be sure to check out our four-part puppet making workshop, too.

Saturday, February 17, 9:30 AM
	Game Day Central: Where Heroes are Made Sam Galloway LifeWay Church Resources, Nashville, TN [Curriculum Presentation] The game is on...and excitement is in the air! LifeWay's VBS 2007 will get kids in the game and help them learn how to become heroes both on and off the field by focusing on Jesus and following God's plan for their lives. Kids will have an all-access pass for everything from the Worship Rally Arena to the Crafts Fan Zone. So, get ready for a record-setting Vacation Bible School with LifeWay's Game Day Central VBS - it's where heroes are made!
	Helping Children Know God—It Will Change Their Lives! Sid McMichael & Marilyn McMichael Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Teaching the attributes of God can make a difference in the life of a child.
	Me? The Director! Betty Dymond Five Points Community Church, Auburn Hills, MI A “how to” workshop that gives you step by step guidance in preparing your VBS program.
	Preparing Your Heart to Teach Doris Webber Rosedale Park Baptist Church, Detroit, MI I know I should teach. I actually think that I can. But, how and where do I begin? Teaching begins with preparation of the heart: Committing one’s desire, apprehensions and perceived inadequacies to the Lord. “Preparing Your Heart to Teach” is designed to give you scriptures to answer your questions and an opportunity to apply them during the session.
	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 1] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Actually make a puppet–in 4 sessions! All materials are furnished. No machine sewing. (Additional $25 registration fee required; bring a pair of scissors.)
	Review Games: Tools for Teaching Lontina Scruggs Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI When work is play learning becomes fun. And games are an exciting tool to reinforce the learning process.
	Take the Plunge! Make a Splash with Jesus! Cheryl Frost Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH [Curriculum Presentation] The Water Park VBS! You’re heading for the ride of your life as you twist and turn your way through this water park adventure! You’ll make a splash when you soak up thrilling Bible stories where God uses the very common element of water to teach some uncommon lessons. You’ll find the coolest place to be is in the Son!
	The Heartbeat of VBS Dr. Leroy Jolly Prayer Enrichment Revival, Flint, MI It is the desire of each of us to have a successful VBS/ Summer Ministry Program. Find out the heartbeat that is the life of any ministry program.
	Turned Around Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI [Curriculum Presentation] Filled with all the elements needed to hold a “5 Day Club” that will bring fun and learning to the children God puts in your care this summer, “Turned Around” is a lesson series that brings to life the changes God made in the lives of five men in the Bible! If you have a small staff of workers, this program is for you. A “5 Day Club” can be held in a church, a park, or in your own backyard!
Saturday, February 17, 10:45 AM
	Basic Bible Balloons: Beginning Balloon Twisting Steve Raeburn & Janet Raeburn Red Nose Ministries, Ann Arbor, MI Have you always wanted to twist balloons but were afraid to try? Well today is the day to get started. Learn some basic techniques in balloon twisting and how to use them in your ministry. Of course there will be plenty of balloons for hands-on practice. Learn that balloons can be your friend and that you don’t have to be afraid that they may pop!
	Disciplining Children in Love Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI When behavior is unacceptable we are better able to touch the heart of a child and foster right response if love and understanding are brought to the situation. Learn to be the prepared teacher necessary to handle tough problems.
	Graduate to Great....The Jesus Way Rev. Wallace Gilbert Urban Ministries Inc, Calumet City, IL [Curriculum Presentation] Get ready to Graduate to Great...the Jesus Way! Based on Philippians 3:14, KJV, the 10-lesson program is for preschool through adult. Participants will learn how to graduate from challenges, achieve excellence in spirit, attitude, and action, and obtain victory through Christ Jesus. The program explores the lives of Bible characters that persevered and gained heavenly and earthly rewards from God the Father. Expect the extraordinary, move beyond mediocrity, and celebrate your calling!
	Great Bible Reef: Dive Deep into God’s Word Pamela Foster Augsburg Fortress Publications, Minniapolis, MN [Curriculum Presentation] The GREAT BIBLE REEF will have your kids swimming with delight as they explore all of God's creation under the sea. Everything you need to create a beautiful underwater VBS experience is in the easy-to-follow guide. Dive deep into God's Word and take the plunge into a fun, faith-filled week that will have kids flipping their fins about God's love.
	Is... What You See, What You Get: Does Your Presentation Diminish the Message? Deanna Miller Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI How to plan it, how to say it, how to do it!
	Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with God Cleva Luebke Cokesbury Christian Publications, Plymouth, MI [Curriculum Presentation] Get Ready to Fly High! You’ll be teaching kids how they can fly to amazing new heights with God. In the rally, they’ll laugh and learn with Skylar the Sky Squirrel and a hotshot journalist for the Hot Air Ballyhoo Reporter. They’ll look at the parallels between hot air balloons and their journey to reach new heights with God. Lift Off! focuses on the power and importance of prayer in their lives and each day’s Bible study sends them home with a prayer request to pray for that night and with a power prayer from Psalms memorized.
	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 2] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour two of your puppet creation. Your hard work and developing craftsmanship will be an asset in your ministry to children.
	The Missing Elements of Teaching LaTayna Glass Detroit, MI We will identify and explore the lost, stolen and forgotten methods of teaching with a purpose and a plan to bring God glory.
	Three Steps to Developing Leadership Among Your Teens Rev. Billy Walker Hiawatha Youth Camp, Southgate, MI A proven step by step program to enlist, encourage and involve the teens of your church into the program of the church.
Saturday, February 17, 1:30 PM
	Crafts that Teach Joanne Allebach Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI A potpourri of children’s crafts that teach Biblical principles.
	Game Day Central: Where Heroes are Made Sam Galloway LifeWay Church Resources, Nashville, TN [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] The game is on...and excitement is in the air! LifeWay's VBS 2007 will get kids in the game and help them learn how to become heroes both on and off the field by focusing on Jesus and following God's plan for their lives. Kids will have an all-access pass for everything from the Worship Rally Arena to the Crafts Fan Zone. So, get ready for a record-setting Vacation Bible School with LifeWay's Game Day Central VBS - it's where heroes are made!
	Great Bible Reef: Dive Deep into God’s Word Pamela Foster Augsburg Fortress Publications, Minniapolis, MN [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] The GREAT BIBLE REEF will have your kids swimming with delight as they explore all of God's creation under the sea. Everything you need to create a beautiful underwater VBS experience is in the easy-to-follow guide. Dive deep into God's Word and take the plunge into a fun, faith-filled week that will have kids flipping their fins about God's love.
	Knowing Christ Deanna Miller Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI [Curriculum Presentation] “Knowing Christ” features five Bible lessons focusing on the great “I AM’s” of Christ, showing children that the God of the past, the present, and the future loves them and wants them to be a part of His family today and forever. This curriculum is one of a choice of programs provided by CEF.
	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 3] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Straight Street, Brampton, ONT Hour three on your puppet. Can you begin to see its “personality” shining through?
	Recruiting Workers LaVern Kimbrough Michigan Theological Seminary, Plymouth, MI Developing your ministry staff is an essential part of a successful summer program. This workshop deals with finding and equipping your volunteer workers.
	Take the Plunge! Make a Splash with Jesus! Cheryl Frost Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, OH [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] The Water Park VBS! You’re heading for the ride of your life as you twist and turn your way through this water park adventure! You’ll make a splash when you soak up thrilling Bible stories where God uses the very common element of water to teach some uncommon lessons. You’ll find the coolest place to be is in the Son!
	Teaching the Gospel to Children Sylvia Williams Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI This session will focus on learning to bring the message of salvation to children and the steps to take when a response to God’s invitation is made. Visuals will be used.
	Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Teaching Rick Roy Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Northville, MI Lots of tips and tricks, practical ideas, and “how to’s” to get your students’ attention and maintain an orderly and pleasant atmosphere in your classroom, helping make your Vacation Bible School/Summer Ministries the best possible.
Saturday, February 17, 2:45 PM
	Creating and Recognizing Teachable Moments Kim von Oeyen Kalamazoo, MI Come learn how to use everyday moments, regular conversations, and common objects to share the love of Christ with the people God has placed in your life.
	Creative Scripture Memorization Steve Raeburn & Janet Raeburn Red Nose Ministries, Ann Arbor, MI Memorizing Bible verses is important to any ministry but do the kids want to do it? Discover some fun, creative ways to help the children hide God's Word in their heart, and walk away with lots of exciting ideas to use in your ministry.
	Graduate to Great....The Jesus Way Rev. Wallace Gilbert Urban Ministries Inc, Calumet City, IL [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] Get ready to Graduate to Great...the Jesus Way! Based on Philippians 3:14, KJV, the 10-lesson program is for preschool through adult. Participants will learn how to graduate from challenges, achieve excellence in spirit, attitude, and action, and obtain victory through Christ Jesus. The program explores the lives of Bible characters that persevered and gained heavenly and earthly rewards from God the Father. Expect the extraordinary, move beyond mediocrity, and celebrate your calling!
	Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with God Cleva Luebke Cokesbury Christian Publications, Plymouth, MI [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] Get Ready to Fly High! You’ll be teaching kids how they can fly to amazing new heights with God. In the rally, they’ll laugh and learn with Skylar the Sky Squirrel and a hotshot journalist for the Hot Air Ballyhoo Reporter. They’ll look at the parallels between hot air balloons and their journey to reach new heights with God. Lift Off! focuses on the power and importance of prayer in their lives and each day’s Bible study sends them home with a prayer request to pray for that night and with a power prayer from Psalms memorized.
	Music With a Message Lontina Scruggs Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Greater Detroit Area, Detroit, MI Use the power of music to reinforce biblical truths in the minds and hearts of children.
	Puppet Making Made Easy [Part 4] Murray Howell & Hazel Howell Straight Street, Brampton, ONT The puppet is nearly finished! In this last session you will learn how to use your new puppet.
	The Heartbeat of VBS Dr. Leroy Jolly Prayer Enrichment Revival, Flint, MI [Repeat] It is the desire of each of us to have a successful VBS/ Summer Ministry Program. Find out the heartbeat that is the life of any ministry program.
	Turned Around Bernice Laster Boys & Girls Bible Clubs, Southfield, MI [Curriculum Presentation] [Repeat] Filled with all the elements needed to hold a “5 Day Club” that will bring fun and learning to the children God puts in your care this summer, “Turned Around” is a lesson series that brings to life the changes God made in the lives of five men in the Bible! If you have a small staff of workers, this program is for you. A “5 Day Club” can be held in a church, a park, or in your own backyard!

[This page was last updated 6/30/09.]