Grace Lutheran Church
Summer Vacation Bible School 2010July 19 - 23
9:00 AM - NOON
Daily Theme: Trust
Bible Story: Genesis 12:1-9 - Abraham to Canaan: God calls Abraham and tells him to move to a new land. Abraham trusts the Lord and celebrates his new home.
Bible Memory Verse: "Let the LORD lead you and trust him to help." Psalm 37:5
ON THE FIRST DAY OF BAOBAB BLAST, KIDS WILL HEAR THE STORY OF ABRAHAM BEING ASKED BY GOD TO MOVE TO A NEW LAND. WITH THE HELP OF FAY THE ZEBRA AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, KIDS WILL BE ABLE TO RELATE TO THE BIBLE STORY AND THE DAILY THEMEM OF "TRUST" IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY.
Critter: Faye the Zebra
Faye is a female zebra foal. The word “Faye” means “faith” and “trust.” Zebras live on the African savanna in large family groups called herds. A young zebra is called a foal. Foals trust their mother and herd—their community—to keep them safe.Community Connection: We trust God to guide and lead us.
Daily Theme: Love
Bible Story: Genesis 37, 41-45 - Joseph and his Brothers: Joseph shows love to his family by loving and caring for his brothers.
Bible Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:8 – “Love never fails.”ON THE SECOND DAY OF BAOBAB BLAST, YOUR KIDS WILL HEAR THE STORY OF HOW JOSEPH SHOWS LOVE TO HIS FAMILY. WITH THE HELP OF AMY THE MONKEY AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES, YOUR KIDS WILL RELATE TO THE BIBLE STORY AND THE DAILY THEME OF "LOVE" IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY.
Critter: Amy the Monkey
Amy is a red colobus monkey. Amy means “beloved” in French. Red colobus monkeys love their young. Infants are dependent on their moms until they are almost two years old. Their mom teaches the baby about its place in the community, how to find food, and how to stay protected. Babies learn many skills in playgroups and from other adult monkeys.Community Connection: We love as God loves because we are a part of God’s family.
Daily Theme: Follow
Bible Story: Luke 5:1-11, 27-32; 6:12-16; 8:1-3 — Jesus Calls the Disciples: Jesus creates a community by calling the disciples.
Bible Memory Verse: Psalm 119:18 — “I will study your teachings and follow your footsteps.”ON THE THIRD DAY OF BAOBAB BLAST, YOUR KIDS WILL HEAR THE STORY OF HOW JESUS CREATES A COMMUNITY BY CALLING TOGETHER ALL OF THE DISCIPLES, WITH THE HELP OF BUD THE ELEHANT, KIDS WILL RELATE TO THE BIBLE STORY AND THE DAILY THEME "FOLLOW" IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY.
Critter: Bud the Elephant
Bud is a baby African elephant—a calf. The name “Bud” is a form of the word “buddy” or “brother.” Baby African elephants and adults follow a single matriarch—the oldest and most knowledgeable female animal in that group. The unity within a family is a constant source of care, affection, and communication. Elephants show affection by touching and petting each other with their trunks.Community Connection: We follow Jesus as a community of friends.
Daily Theme: Care
Bible Story: Luke 10:25-37 — The Good Samaritan: The Good Samaritan cares for a stranger.
Bible Memory Verse: Jeremiah 17:16 — “Our LORD, you chose me to care for your people.”ON THE FOURTH DAY OF BAOBAB BLAST, YOUR KIDS WILL HEAR HOW THE GOOD SAMARITAN CARES FOR A STRANGER ON THE ROAD, WITH THE HELP OF SAM THE MEERKAT, YOUR KIDS WILL RELATE TO THE BIBLE STORY AND DAILY THEME "CARE" IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY.
Critter: Sam the Meerkat
Sam is a male meerkat. The name “Sam” comes from the term “Good Samaritan,” which describes a compassionate person who unselfishly helps others. Meerkats care for others by allowing different species such as the yellow mongoose and ground squirrel to live in their underground burrows. Meerkats have developed tight-knit societies that consistently display random acts of kindness.Community Connection: We care for others.
Daily Theme: Share
Bible Story: Acts 8:26-40 — Phillip and the Ethiopian: Philip shares his faith with the Ethiopian.
Bible Memory Verse: Philemon 1:6 — “Share your faith with others.”
ON THE FIFTH DAY OF BAOBAB BLAST, KIDS WILL HEAR HOW PHILIP SHARES HIS FAITH WITH AN ETHIOPIAN. WITH THE HELP OF JOHNATHAN THE GIRAFFE, KIDS WILL RELATE TO THE BIBLE STORY AND DAILY THEME "SHARE" IN A NEW AND EXCITING WAY.
Critter: Jonathan the Giraffe
Jonathan is a male giraffe. The name “Jonathan” comes from a Hebrew word meaning giving. Giraffes share nursery duty by taking care of young calves so the mothers can find food for nourishment. A newborn giraffe calf stays close to its mother and then joins a group of other young giraffes called a crèche.
Community Connection: We share our faith with the whole community of believers.
Samples of this year's Baobab Blast Music
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