VBS 2014 Middle Children Unit and Resources

Overview of Resource Items
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014
BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials
are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Vacation Bible School

Middle Children Bible Teacher
(Entering Fourth and Fifth Grades)

Unit Title: The Great Commission Express
A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime


Resource Item Session and Center Used
1. VBS Poster 11" x 17" To advertise VBS (Preparation)
1a. VBS Poster 8 !" x 11" To advertise VBS (Preparation)
2. The Great Commission Unit Bible Verse 11" x 17" Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity
2a. The Great Commission Unit Bible Verse 8 !" x 11" Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity
3. Shell and Pearl Great Commission Verse Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity
4. Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Posters 11" x 17" Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Verse Activity
4a. Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Posters 8 !" x 11" Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Verse Activity
5. Nametags Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity
5a. Nametags (Black and White) Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity
6. Passport Cover Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome & Mission Activities
6a. Passport (Inside pages) Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome & Mission Activities
7. Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Markers Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Verse Activity & Bible
Story
8. Questions for Review Game Session 1: Review Bible Story
9. Flags and Sails for Salt Map Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week Long Bible Activity
10. Salt Dough Recipe Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week Long Bible Activity
11. Items Needed for Salt Map Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week Long Bible Activity
12. Old and New Testament Divisions Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Skills
13. Fortune Cookie Books of the Old and New
Testaments
Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Skills
14. Missions in India Session 1: Mission Story
14a. Mission Story Pictures of India Session 1: Mission Story
15. India Passport Stickers Session 1: Mission Activity
16. Worm, Smiley and Sad Faces Session 2: Bible Story
18. Missions in China Session 2: Mission Story
18a. Mission Story Pictures in China Session 2: Mission Story
19. China Passport Stickers Session 2: Mission Activity
20. Origami Instructions Session 2: Closing Activity
21. Bible Verse Labels Session 2: Closing Activity
22. Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38 Session 3: Large Group Bible Story
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24. Missions in South Korea Session 3: Mission Story
24a. Mission Story Pictures of South Korea Session 3: Mission Story
25. Missionary Letter Template Session 3: Mission Activity
26. South Korea Passport Stickers Session 3: Mission Activity
27. "Pick a Number" Bible Verse Game Session 3: Closing Activity
28. John 3:16 Hearts Session 4: Bible Verse Activity
29. Signs for Bible Story Session 4: Bible Story
31. Missions in the Philippines Session 4: Mission Story
31a. Mission Story Pictures in the Philippines Session 4: Mission Story
32.The Philippines Passport Stickers Session 4: Mission Activity
33. John 3:16 Labels Session 4: Closing Activity
34.Questions for Review Game Session 5: Review Bible Story
35. Missions in Thailand Session 5: Mission Story
35a. Mission Story Pictures in Thailand Session 5: Mission Story
36.Thailand Passport Stickers Session 5: Mission Activity
37. Jesus Loves You (Chinese Characters) Session 5: Closing Activity
38. VBS Logo 11" x 17" Preparation of room
38a. VBS Logo 8 !" x 11 Preparation of room
39. Welcome and Bible Verse Activity Plan Sheet Preparation
40. Bible Story and Review Bible Story Plan Sheet Preparation
41. Week-long Bible Learning Activity Plan Sheet Preparation
42. Rotating Activities Plan Sheet Preparation
43. Closing Activity Plan Sheet Preparation

Resource Item 1: VBS Poster 11 x 17 (To advertise VBS)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not to be sold. A ministry of
the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church,
Dallas, Texas.

Date: _______
Time: _______
Resource Item 1a: VBS Poster 8.5 x 11 (To advertise VBS)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY
PRESS. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY
PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Date: _______________
Time: _______________
Resource Item 2: The Great Commission Unit Bible Verse 11" x 17" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General
Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

The Great Commission
Unit Bible Verse

Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you.
And surely I will be with you always,
to the very end of the age
(Matthew 28:19-20).

Resource Item 2a: The Great Commission Unit Bible Verse 8 !" x 11" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity)


Unit Bible Verse
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the
very end of the age (Matthew 28:19-20).
Bible Verse for the Week
Resource Item 3: Shell and Pearl Great Commission Verse (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity)
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not to be sold. A
ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities
Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Therefore go
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and make disciples
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of all nations,
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baptizing them
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in the name of the
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Father
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and of
the Son
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and of
the Holy Spirit,
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and teaching them
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to obey

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everything
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I have
comma

commanded you.
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and surely I am
with you
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to the very end
of the age.
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Matthew 28:19-20

Resource Item 4: Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Posters 11" x 17" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Verse Activity)
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Bible Story
A Child Helped!

Scripture
2 Kings 5:1-15

Daily Bible Verse
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples
(Psalm 96:3).

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China

Bible Story
Jonah Refused!

Scripture
Book of Jonah

Daily Bible Verse
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his
name; make known among the nations
what he has done (Psalm 105:1).

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Bible Story
Help Wanted!

Scripture
Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38

Daily Bible Verse
Then he said to his disciples,
The harvest is plentiful but the workers
are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest,
therefore, to send out workers into
the harvest field (Matthew 9:37-38).
South Korea

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Bible Story
A Bad Day Becomes a Good Way!

Scripture
Luke 22:39-40, 47-49, 52-24:12

Daily Bible Verse
For God so loved the world that he gave
his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life (John 3:16).

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Bible Story
We Must Do Our Part!

Scripture
John 21

Daily Bible Verse
But you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea
and Samaria, and to the ends of the
earth (Acts 1:8).
Resource Item 4a: Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Posters 8.5 x 11 (Bible Verse Activity Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Bible Story
A Child Helped!

Scripture
2 Kings 5:1-15

Daily Bible Verse
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples
(Psalm 96:3).
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Bible Story
Jonah Refused!

Scripture
Book of Jonah

Daily Bible Verse
Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;
make known among the nations what
he has done (Psalm 105:1).
China
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Bible Story
Help Wanted!

Scripture
Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38

Daily Bible Verse
Then he said to his disciples,
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are
few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,
to send out workers into the harvest field
(Matthew 9:37-38).

South Korea
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Bible Story
A Bad Day Becomes a Good Way!

Scripture
Luke 22:39-40, 47-49, 52-24:12

Daily Bible Verse
For God so loved the world that he gave
his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life (John 3:16).

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Bible Story
We Must Do Our Part!

Scripture
John 21

Daily Bible Verse
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and
to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Resource Item 5: Nametags (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express-A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright
!2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS". Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These
VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS" based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 5a: Nametags Black and White (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome Activity)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright
!2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS". Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These
VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS" based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 6: Passport Cover (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome and Mission Activities)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not
to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on
materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 6: Passport Cover (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Welcome and Mission Activities)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not
to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on
materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.
*The ABC's of Becoming a Christian

A-Admit to God that you are a sinner. Sin is when you choose to do
things your way instead of God's way. Sin makes you far away from
God. All people need to admit to God that have sinned and ask for
forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)
B-Believe that Jesus is God's Son and accept God's gift of
forgiveness. Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin.
God loves you so much that he sent his only Son to die for the world
and for you. (John 3:16)
C-Confess Jesus as your Savior and Lord. When you become a
Christian, you are saying that you want God to forgive you and you
want Jesus to be your boss. (Romans 10-9-10)

If you want to talk to God about accepting Jesus as your Savior, no
words are better than your own words, but if you need a little help,
you can pray like this:

God, I know that you love me and have a great plan for my life. I
admit that I have sinned and chosen to do things my way instead of
your way. I believe that Jesus is your Son and that he died for me.
As of today, Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Amen.

*Written by Tommy Sanders, Director of the Master of Arts in Christian
Education: Childhood Ministry at Dallas Baptist University

*The ABC's of Becoming a Christian

A-Admit to God that you are a sinner. Sin is when you choose to do
things your way instead of God's way. Sin makes you far away from
God. All people need to admit to God that have sinned and ask for
forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)
B-Believe that Jesus is God's Son and accept God's gift of
forgiveness. Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin.
God loves you so much that he sent his only Son to die for the world
and for you. (John 3:16)
C-Confess Jesus as your Savior and Lord. When you become a
Christian, you are saying that you want God to forgive you and you
want Jesus to be your boss. (Romans 10-9-10)

If you want to talk to God about accepting Jesus as your Savior, no
words are better than your own words, but if you need a little help,
you can pray like this:

God, I know that you love me and have a great plan for my life. I
admit that I have sinned and chosen to do things my way instead of
your way. I believe that Jesus is your Son and that he died for me.
As of today, Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Amen.

*Written by Tommy Sanders, Director of the Master of Arts in Christian
Education: Childhood Ministry at Dallas Baptist University

This Passport Belongs to:

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Monday
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all
peoples (Psalm 96:3).

Tuesday
Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the
nations what he has done (Psalm 105:1).

Wednesday
Then he said to his disciples, The harvest is plentiful but the
workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send
out workers into the harvest field (Matthew 9: 37-38).

Thursday
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
(John 3:16).

Friday
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and
you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely
I am with you always, to the very end of the age
(Matthew 28:19-20).

Tuesday

Today I went to ________________ and I

learned about ___________ ____________

and how she ministered to ________________

and ________________ in ______________.

Thursday Crisscross: John 3:16
Across
2. Not daughter
5. Unending
7. Die
8. Existence
9. Single

Down
1. Cared for
3. Has faith in
4. Not take
6. Anyone
Resource Item 6a: Passport Inside Pages (Welcome and Mission Activities: Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Monday

Today I went to ___________________ and I

learned about ______________ ______________

the first ___________________________

missionary to go to ________________________.

Friday

Today I went to ___________________ and I

learned about a woman named _______ ______

who raises __________________ and tells

farmers about _____________.

HIS
MARVELOUS
NATIONS
PEOPLES
THE
ALL
AMONG
DECLARE
DEEDS
GLORY
Monday Word Search: Psalm 96:3
O G X N K S P T A
L R L X O A I D M
C O D O J C K H O
F B K E R U Q M N
K I N H C Y O Z G
M A R V E L O U S
G S N O I T A N I
P E O P L E S R L
S D E E D H E L E
I C L E T T A Y V

Friday Word Search: Acts 1:8

R E C E I V E M S
S M A L P O W E R
R A L E X O S L L
N A M O D S M A S
H T R A E U C S P
H M L N R O J U I
E O T L M I A R R
I I L E I N A E I
W Z S Y D W T J T

ALL
AND
COMES
EARTH
HOLY
JERUSALEM
JUDEA
POWER
RECEIVE
SAMARIA
SPIRIT
WILL
WITNESSES
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Tuesday Crossword: Psalm 105:1

Thursday

Today I went to _______ _________________.

We heard about the _____________ family

telling people about Jesus and how they helped give

____________ to people who were in terrible

_____________.
Across
1. Create
3. What someone calls you
4. Completed
6. Show gratitude
7. Another name for God
Down
2. In and around
3. Countries
5. Yell
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Wednesday

I learned about ___________ ______________

and the Texas Baptist Men who took __________

and ______________ and__________________

to _____________ ______________________.

Wednesday Word Scramble
Matthew 9:37-38

1. icipldses

2. arsveht

3. ifnulptle

4. ekrswro

5. efw

6. ordL

7. vthrsae

8. rhrefetoe

9. edns

10. wsokerr
11. deifl
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Resource Item 7: Daily Bible Story and Bible Verse Markers (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Verse Activity and Bible Story)
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014
BAPTISTWAY PRESS. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are
produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Matthew
28:19-20

2 Kings 5:1-15
Psalm 96:3
Psalm 105:1
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Book of Jonah
Matthew
9:37-38
Matthew 9:9,18-19,
23-31, 35-38
John 3:16
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John 21
Acts 1:8

John 15:13
Luke 22:51-24:13

Resource Item 8: Questions for Review Game (Session 1: Review Bible Story)
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime."
Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS
. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS
based on materials developed by Park

Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

1. Where was the girls home?

1 Space

2. Who did the girl believe
in and worship?

1 Space

3. Who captured the girl?

1 Space

4. To what country was
the girl taken?

2 Spaces

5. Who bought the girl?

1 Spaces

6. What was Naamans job?

3 Spaces

7. How did the King of Syria
feel about Naaman?

3 Spaces

8. What disease did
Naaman have?

1 Space

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9. What did the girl tell
Naamans wife?

3 Spaces

10. What did the king of
Aram/Syria send
with Naaman?

4 Spaces

11. How did the King of
Israel feel when he read
the letter?

2 Spaces

12. Why did the King of
Israel tear his robes?

3 Spaces

13. What did Elisha tell the
king of Israel?

4 Spaces

14. What did Elisha do
when Naaman came
to his house?

2 Spaces

15. What was Naaman
told to do?

1 Space

16. Why was Naaman angry
when he got Elishas message?

4 Spaces

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17. Why didnt Naaman want
to wash in the Jordan River?

1 Space

18. Who talked Naaman into
following Elishas directions?

2 Spaces

19. What happened to Naaman
after he washed the 7
th
time?

2 Spaces

20. What did Naaman say
after he was cured?

3 Spaces

21. What was the name of
the girl who was captured?

4 Spaces

22. What book in the Bible
tells the story of Naaman?

3 Spaces

23. In what division is the
book of 2 Kings?

3 Spaces

24. Is 2 Kings in the Old
or New Testament?

2 Spaces

Resource Item 9: Flags and Sails for Salt Map (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week-long Bible Learning Activity)
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children Bible Teacher. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS
. Not to be
sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS
based on materials
developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 9: Flags and Sails for Salt Map (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week-long Bible Learning Activity)
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. Not to be
sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS
based on materials

Resource Item 10: Salt Dough Recipe (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Week-long Bible Learning Activity)




SALT DOUGH RECIPE FOR SALT MAP

3 cups plain flour
1 ! cups table salt
3 cups boiling water
! Tablespoon alum or cream of tartar
! Tablespoon vegetable oil

Place dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together with a wire whisk. Add boiling
water and oil together. Be careful! It will be very hot! Cool 10 minutes and then mix
well. Knead by hand. Store salt dough in air-tight containers or zipper-style plastic
bags. NOTE: If making more than one recipe at a time, use a heavy-duty mixer with
dough hook. Enlist church members to help make the dough the week before VBS.
Senior adults enjoy cooking and helping in this way! Yield: Clay for one child

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SALT DOUGH RECIPE FOR SALT MAP

3 cups plain flour
1 ! cups table salt
3 cups boiling water
! Tablespoon alum or cream of tartar
! Tablespoon vegetable oil

Place dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together with a wire whisk. Add boiling
water and oil together. Be careful! It will be very hot! Cool 10 minutes and then mix
well. Knead by hand. Store salt dough in air-tight containers or zipper-style plastic
bags. NOTE: If making more than one recipe at a time, use a heavy-duty mixer with
dough hook. Enlist church members to help make the dough the week before VBS.
Senior adults enjoy cooking and helping in this way! Yield: Clay for one child

Resource Item 11: Bible Story Labels and Items Needed for Salt Map (Week-long Bible Learning Activity: Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Bible Story Labels for Salt Map Project

Day 1 Bible Story: A Child Helped!
Bible Story Scripture: 2 Kings 5: 1-15
Bible Verse: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples (Psalm 96:3).
Teaching Aim: This Bible story teaches me that children can help people learn about God. Naaman
believed and obeyed God. God healed Naaman.
What I Learned: I liked this Bible story because..

Day 2 Bible Story: Jonah Refused!
Bible Story Scripture: The book of Jonah!
Bible Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done
(Psalm 105:1).
Teaching Aim: This Bible story teaches me that God expects his followers to obey him and to tell other
people the good news about his love.
What I Learned: I liked this Bible story because.

Day 3 Bible Story: Help is Wanted!
Bible Story Scripture: Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38
Bible Verse: Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the
Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into the harvest field" (Matthew 9:37-38)
Teaching Aim: This Bible story teaches me that Jesus was God's Son and could heal people and bring
them back to life. Jesus wanted people to follow him and to tell the whole world about him.

Day 4 Bible Story: A Bad Day Becomes a Good Way!
Bible Story Scripture: Luke 22:39-40, 47-49, 52-24:12
Bible Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
Teaching Aim: This Bible story teaches me that God loves us so much that he sent his only Son Jesus to
show us how to live and to take the punishment for our sins so that we may have eternal life.
What I Learned: I liked this Bible story because .

Day 5 Bible Story: We Must Do Our Part!
Bible Story Scripture: John 21
Bible Verse: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you: and you will be my witnesses
in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Teaching Aim: This Bible story teaches me that God wants all the people in the world to know how much
he loves them and that he sent Jesus to die for their sins. Jesus wants us all to tell the Good News!
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Items Needed for the Salt Map

Session 1: Setting: Syria, Israel, and Jordan River; A Servant Girl Helps Naaman
1. Small box for Elisha's house in Samaria
2. Larger box for Naaman's house in Syria
3. Gold, silver, copper, and color paint pens to decorate Naaman's house
4. Small piece of white gauze to represent bandages for Naaman's leprosy
5. Brown or olive green marker to "color" the Jordan River north of the Sea of Galilee

Session 2: Setting: Joppa & Nineveh; Story of Jonah
1. Plastic boat--brown if possible (could use a half walnut or pecan shell) put in Great Sea
2. One large-sized goldfish cracker in Great Sea
3. Small piece of tan or brown burlap to represent sackcloth worn by Ninevites in Nineveh.

Session 3: Setting: Jerusalem; A Little Girl and Two Blind Men are Healed
1. 2-3 small plastic coins (not U.S.)
2. Small piece of wood or cardboard for bed and fabric for bedding
3. Brown or gray modeling clay to form jar that blind men used to get money

Session 4: Setting: Garden of Gethsemane-south of Jerusalem; Story of Jesus' Last Days
1. Small flowers and trees for the Garden of Gethsemane
2. Sticks to make 3 crosses
3. 1" piece of paper towel tube to put modeling clay to form empty tomb
4. 8" x 2" piece of white cloth to represent burial wrappings

Session 5: Setting: East of Sea of Galilee; Jesus with Disciples at Sea of Galilee
1. Small plastic fishing boat
2. 4" square of net for fishing net
3. Twine to tie net to hold fish caught by the disciples
4. 3 or 4 small goldfish crackers to put into net to represent the catch
5. Small sticks for "campfire"
6. Small squares of red, yellow, and orange tissue for "fire"
7. 3 or 4 small goldfish crackers to represent fish cooking on fire for breakfast
8. Tan or brown clay to make "bread" for breakfast
9. Small rectangles of black and white construction paper to make a small Bible to represent
Jesus Great Commission command of Matthew 28:19-20
10. Silver or white paint pen to write "HOLY BIBLE" on the small Bible
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Template for Salt Map

To make a template for the salt map, locate the Bible map of
Israel (http://www.biblestudy.org/maps/historic-israel-map.html).
This website gives you permission to print a copy of the map.
Enlarge the map on an overhead or copy machine to fit the pizza
box. The land area is the only area that needs to be enlarged. The
land area needs to take a little more than half of the box. Trace
the template onto poster board. Provide one template for each
small group of children. Write the cities on the template in the
order given on page 2 of Resource Item 11. Number them so the
children will know where the flags and items depicting the story will
go. Cut out the Sea of Galilee.

Resource Item 12: Old and New Testament Divisions (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Bible Skills)
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Old and New Testament Divisions

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Gospels

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Resource Item 14: Missions in India (Session 1: Mission Story)




Missions in India

Hey, there! My name is Bekah and I want to talk to you about my time in India.
Have you ever asked God for something, and then had to wait a long time for it? It
can be really hard.

One day, my team and I were working in an orphanage, teaching English to the
kids there. Well, in the middle of our lesson, our leader rushed into the classroom
and dragged us out. They took us to a different room, where there were six teenage
boys. The boys didnt speak English, so our translator talked to them for us. They
said that they had heard about a god called Jesus and they wanted to know more
about Him.

We talked to them for a long time, and they liked what we said, but they werent
ready to follow Jesus. They wanted to come talk to us again, but our translator was
too busy to help. So we started searching for another translator. We searched and
searched and prayed for God to send someone. We searched and prayed for two
whole months! Finally, we found a pastor who could translate for us.

When we called the boys to come talk to us, do you know what happened? They
came, and brought fourteen friends with them. And that night, all twenty of them
decided to follow Jesus!

Sometimes, when God makes us wait, its because Hes preparing something even
better for us. Pray that God would show missionaries in India that He can do way
more than anything they could ever ask or imagine.

Biography: Bekah is a college student at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.
She is studying Computer Graphic Design, and she worked as a graphic designer for a whole
semester in India she helped draw pictures and make movies to tell people about Jesus.
Someday, she wants to study at seminary and be a full-time missionary overseas.

Middle Children
Resource Item 14a: Pictures of India (Session 1: Preparation and Mission Story)
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Bekah,
Student Missionary

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Resource Item 15: India Passport Stickers (Session 1: Mission Activity)
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Resource Item 16: Worm, Smiley and Sad Faces (Bible Story: Session 2)

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Dallas, Texas.


Dallas, Texas.

Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 17: Questions for Review Game (Review Bible Story Session 2)
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1. Where did God want
Jonah to go?

1 Space

2. Why did God want
Jonah to go to Nineveh?

2 Spaces

3. What did Jonah do instead
of going to Nineveh?
1 Space

4. What happened while Jonah
was asleep on the ship?
1 Space

5. Why did the sailors throw
Jonah into the sea?

2 Spaces

6. What did the sailors do
when the sea was calm?

2 Spaces

7. How did God save Jonah
from drowning?

1 Space

8. Why did Jonah decide to
obey God and go to Nineveh?

2 Spaces

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9. What did Jonah preach
in Nineveh?

3 Spaces

10. What did the people in
Nineveh do when they
heard Jonah preach?

3 Spaces

11. Why was Jonah angry that
God spared Nineveh?

3 Spaces

12. Why did God provide
a vine to grow?

2 Spaces

13. What caused the vine
to die?

1 Space

14. What did God want Jonah
to understand?

3 Spaces

15. Is Jonah a book in the
Old or New Testament?

1 Space

16. In which division of the
Old Testament is the
book of Jonah?
2 Spaces

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Take an extra turn Take an extra turn
Go ahead 2 spaces Go ahead 2 spaces
Go back 1 space Go back 1 space
Skip a turn Skip a turn

Middle Children
Resource Item 18: Missions in China (Session 2: Mission Story)
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Missions in China

Hello! My name is Grace. How many of you think that being a missionary is fun
and exciting? Well, it can be, but sometimes it is also very difficult and sad.

When I was in China, I visited a Buddhist temple. Buddhist people believe that
they have to do lots of good things to get to heaven. They believe that every time
they make a mistake, it moves them further and further away from God.

While we were at the temple, we saw some wooden posts that were covered with
red ribbons. Each of the ribbons had a prayer written on it. Buddhist people buy
these ribbons and bring them to the temple. They believe that good spirits will be
happy with these gifts and will help them.

Seeing these ribbons reminded me that my God loves me and listens to me. I dont
have to go to a temple or buy a red ribbon to make God listen He is always
listening! And even when I make mistakes, He forgives me and helps me do better.

But as I looked at all the ribbons, God reminded me that these people dont know
Him like I do. They are working so very hard, but its all for nothing. It broke my
heart to see so many people giving everything they have to a god who cant save
them.

Biography: Grace graduated from Angelo State University in 2012 with a degree in Psychology.
While overseas, her work was primarily prayer-walking and ministering to people in difficult
circumstances. Right now, she is serving as a Campus Missionary Intern at Sam Houston State
University. She is praying about attending seminary after her internship is finished.

Middle Children
Resource Item 18a: Pictures in China (Session 2: Mission Story)
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Grace,
Student Missionary
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Prayer ribbons
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Transportation
in China

Resource Item 19: China Passport Stickers (Session 2: Mission Activity)
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Resource Item 20: Origami Instructions (Session 2: Closing Activity)




Origami fish directions
For Diagram, go to: www.lpb.org and
search for origami whale

1. Place an 8" x 8" square on flat surface so one of
the points is at the bottom.
2. Fold in half from left to right making a taco
fold. Crease well and unfold.
3. Fold lower left and right sides to meet at the
center crease you made in step 2. Crease well. It
should look like a kite.
4. Fold the top point down to meet the top edges
of the sides you folded in step 3 to make a small
triangle.
5. Fold the left side over to meet the right side.
Crease.
6. Put your finger on the bottom point and turn
sideways (clockwise).
7. Fold the end point up to make a tail. Cut or tear
along the center of the tail to make the lukes.
8. Draw eyes on the whale.
Resource Item 21: Bible Verse Labels (Session 2: Closing Activity)

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Bible Verses for Origami Whale
Resource Item 22: Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38 (Session 3: Large Group Bible Story)




Matthew 9:9, 18-19, 23-31, 35-38 (NIV)

Verse 9: As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax
collectors booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.

Verse 18: While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter
has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live."

Verse 19: Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.

Verse 23: When Jesus entered the rulers house and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd,

Verse 24: he said, "Go away. The girl is not dead, but asleep." But they laughed at him.

Verse 25: After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and
she got up.

Verse 26: News of this spread through all that region.

Verse 27: As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy
on us, Son of David!"

Verse 28: When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you
believe that I am able to do this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied.

Verse 29: Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it be done to you";

Verse 30: and their sight was restored. Jesus warned them sternly, "See that no one knows about
this."

Verse 31: But they went out and spread the news about him all over that region.

Verse 35: Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching
the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.

Verse 36: When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed
and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Verse 37: Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

Verse 38: Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.

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1. Who did Jesus see sitting at
the tax collectors booth?

1 Space

2. What did Jesus say
to Matthew?

2 Spaces

3. What did Matthew do
when Jesus said, Follow me?

3 Spaces

4. Who asked Jesus to put
his hand on his daughter?

2 Spaces

5. Why did the ruler want
Jesus to put his hand on
his daughter?

3 Spaces

6. What did Jesus say to the
noisy crowd at the rulers
house?

3 Spaces

7. What happened to the girl
when Jesus took her hand?

1 Space

8. Who called to Jesus,
Have mercy on us,
Son of David?

2 Spaces

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9. What did Jesus ask
the blind men?

3 Spaces

10. What did the blind men
answer when Jesus asked
them if they believed?

2 Spaces

11. What did Jesus do for
the blind men?

1 Space

12. Why did Jesus heal
the blind men?

3 Spaces

13. What did Jesus tell the
blind men after he healed
them?

2 Spaces

14. What did the blind men
do after Jesus restored
their sight?

1 Space

15. Why did Jesus feel
compassion on the crowds?

3 Spaces

16. What did Jesus mean
when he told the disciples,
The harvest is plentiful?

3 Spaces

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17. What does Jesus want
his workers to do?

3 Spaces

18. The book of Matthew is
in the ____ Testament?

1 Space

19. In which division is the
book of Matthew?

1 Space

Middle Children
Resource Item 24: Missions in South Korea (Session 3: Mission Story)
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Missions in South Korea

Hello, everybody! My name is Brooke. I have to tell you that sometimes being a missionary is
very, very different from what you expect.

In summer 2012, I really wanted to go to Thailand. But Go Now Missions decided to send me to
South Korea to work with college students. I was very disappointed. I didnt want to go to South
Korea and I didnt want to work with college students. But I knew that God wanted me to go, so
I decided to obey Him.

When I got to South Korea, I met a girl named Mary. Mary was a refugeethis means that she
had had to run away from her home country because it wasnt safe there anymore. Mary was
from North Korea, where it is illegal to be a Christian and anyone who follows Jesus can be
thrown in prison. Every night, Mary kneels and prays to Jesus for her country and her family,
who are still trapped in North Korea. It was amazing to meet someone who was able to hurt so
much and still trust Jesus.

Sometimes, God sends us places we dont want to go. But if we trust Him, He will prove that He
is worth trusting. If I had not trusted God and followed Him to South Korea, I would not have
met Mary! Pray for missionaries everywhere that they will trust that God is good and faithful
even if we cant always understand what He is doing.

Biography: Brooke is majoring in Nutrition at University of Texas at Austin. While overseas,
she worked as an English teacher with college students. After college, she is planning to be a
dietitian or a counselor.

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Resource Item 24a: Mission Story Pictures of South Korea (Session 3: Preparation and Mission Story)
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Brooke,
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College Student who met
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College Students in South Korea

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Resource Item 25: Missionary Letter Template (Session 3: Mission Story)




Resource Item 26: South Korea Passport Stickers (Session 3: Mission Activity)
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Resource Item 27: Pick a Number Bible Verse Game (Session 3: Closing Activity)

Dallas, Texas.

How to Fold and Play Pick a Number
Game:

1. Cut out the square on the solid black
lines.
2. Fold on the dotted lines, so words are
visible on both sides.
3. Next, fold on the red lines so that the
numbers are on the top.
4. Fold the entire square in half
vertically and then horizontally.
5. Finally, place your thumbs (right and
left hand) in the VBS and Help is
Wanted pockets. Place your pointer
fingers (right and left hands) in the
Pick a Number and The Great
Commission Express pockets.
6. Ask a friend to choose a number
between 1 and 9.
7. If a friend chooses number 1, open
and close the pockets 1 time. Lift the
up the flap to reveal part of the Bible
Verse. Fill in the blanks.
8. Continue playing until all the
numbers have been chosen.

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John 3:16

Resource Item 29: Signs for Bible Story (Session 4: Bible Story)
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In the Garden

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At the House
of the
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At the Council
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Before Pilate

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Before Herod

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Before Pilate
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The Burial

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1. Why was Jesus
in the garden?

1 point

2. Why had the guards
come to the garden?

1 point

3. Where was Jesus taken
from the garden?

2 points

4. What did Peter do three
times in the courtyard at
the house of the high priest?

2 points

5. How did Peter feel after
he denied knowing Jesus?

3 points

6. What did the council want
to know about Jesus?

3 points

7. What did Pilate think
about Jesus?

2 points

8. Why did Pilate send
Jesus to Herod?

3 points

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9. Why was Herod glad
to see Jesus?

2 points

10. What did Jesus
say to Herod?

2 points

11. How did Herod treat
Jesus?

2 points

12. When Pilate gave the crowd
a choice of which prisoner to set
free, who did they choose?

1 point

13. What did the crowd tell
Pilate to do with Jesus?

1 point

14. Who helped Jesus
carry his cross?

2 points

15. Who was crucified on
each side of Jesus?

2 points

16. How did the two criminals
on their crosses treat Jesus?

2 points

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17. What happened to the
huge curtain in the temple?
(God tore it from top
to bottom)
2 points

18. Why was the curtain in the
temple torn by God? (to show
people that Jesus had made it
possible for them to have a
relationship with God)
3 points

19. When did Jesus die?
(when he gave up his
spirit willingly)

3 points

20. Where was Jesus buried?

1 point

21. When the women went to
the tomb early in the morning,
what did they discover?

3 points

22. What message did the two
men in the tomb wearing
clothes that gleamed like
lightning give the women?
3 points

23. Who did the women go to
tell that Jesus was alive?

1 point

24. How did the disciples
react to the womens
message?

1 point

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25. What did Peter do
after he heard the
womens message?

1 point

26. In what division is the
book of Luke?

1 point

27. Is Luke in the Old
or the New Testament?

1 point

Middle Children
Resource Item 31: Missions in the Philippines (Session 4: Mission Story)




Missions in the Philippines

Hey, guys. My name is Ricky. You know, sometimes being a missionary isnt about what you
teach other people; its about what you learn.

I worked for several weeks on a farm in the Philippines. The family that owned the farm were
Christians. Local believers would meet there for church, and they used the farm to make money
for their ministry.

Helping out on the farm was hard work. We built wooden pens for pigs. We spent hours clearing
away trees and bushes so that crops could be planted. We burned grass, chopped down trees, and
even cut bushes up with machetes! We were all completely exhausted at the end of every day.

When we first came to help, we didnt have a lot of experience in farm work and we werent
very good at it. Our friends from the Philippines had to spend a long time teaching us. And most
of them didnt speak very good English, so teaching us was hard work for them.

They were so kind to us. They didnt make us feel dumb because we didnt know how to do
stuff, they just taught us and encouraged us. We couldnt work nearly as fast as they could, but
they were still patient and helped us. I was so humbled by these Christians. I didnt need to teach
them about Jesus, I needed them to teach me!

Pray and thank God that He is patient and kind to teach and encourage us. Ask God to help
missionaries keep their eyes open to what He wants to teach them.

Biography: Ricky is studying Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Texas in Arlington,
Texas. He went to the Philippines and helped a family of Christian farmers build and run their
farm. When he finishes college, he wants to be a high school math teacher and a football coach.

Middle Children
Resource Item 31a: Mission Story Pictures in the Philippines (Session 4: Preparation and Mission Story)

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Ricky, Student Missionary
to the Philippines
Middle Children

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Wooden pigpens that Ricky
helped build.
Middle Children

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Cutting down trees to clear the
land for planting.
Middle Children

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Gardens ready for planting.

Resource Item 32: The Philippines' Passport Stickers (Session 4: Mission Story)
BAPTISTWAY PRESS

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

The
Philippines

Resource Item 33: John 3:16 Labels (Session 4: Closing Activity)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY
PRESS
. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by
BAPTISTWAY PRESS

For God so loved the world that he gave his one
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life
(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

(John 3:16).

Resource Item 34: Questions for Review Game (Review Bible Story: Session 5)
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1. Who went fishing
one night?

2 Spaces

2. What did the disciples
catch in their nets
during the night?

1 Space

3. Who was on the shore?

2 Spaces

4. What did Jesus tell the
disciples to do with the net?

3 Spaces

5. What happened when the
disciples dropped the net on
the right side of the boat?

1 Space

6. How many fish
were in the net?

1 Space

7. Who was the first to
recognize that the man
on the shore was Jesus?

3 Spaces

8. What did Peter do when
John said, It is the Lord?

3 Spaces

Resource Item 34: Questions for Review Game (Review Bible Story: Session 5)
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9. What was Jesus cooking
for breakfast?

2 Spaces

10. What did Jesus ask
Peter three times?

2 Spaces

11. Why didnt the disciples
ask the man on the
shore who he was?

3 Spaces

12. How did Peter answer
Jesus three questions?

3 Spaces

13. What did Peter learn
from the three questions?

3 Spaces

14. Is the book of John in the
Old or New Testament?

1 Space

15. The book of John is in the
division of ____.

1 Space

Middle Children
Resource Item 35: Missions in Thailand (Session 5: Mission Story)
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Vacation Bible School Middle Children. "The Great Commission Express: A Mission Adventure of a Lifetime." Copyright
2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS



Missions in Thailand

Hi there! My name is Carlee and I want to tell you a story.
I spent about four months in Bangkok, Thailand as a Go Now missionary. One of the places
where I worked was a foster home for children. This is an orphanage, a place where kids with no
parents can live until new families can be found for them. Many of these kids were very sick
when they came to live at the orphanage. The woman in charge of the home works very hard to
nurse the sick children back to health and to find new homes for them. So far, she has helped
thirty-one kids find new families.
Not all of the kids stay in Thailand after they get adopted. Many of them go to live in countries
far, far away from where they were born. While I was there, one of the little girls was adopted by
a family in England. She was so excited and everyone was happy for her, but she was also sad to
leave all her friends. Some of these kids are very young, even younger than you, and are sent to
live in a foreign country, where they dont know the culture or speak the language. Its exciting
for them, but its also pretty scary.
These children learn about Jesus in the foster home, but they cant be sure that the people who
adopt them will be Christians. Please pray that God will lead Christian families around the world
to adopt these kids and love them like Jesus.
Biography: Carlee graduated from West Texas A&M with a degree in Math Education. In
Thailand, she served in a childrens foster home and worked as an evangelist in some of her
citys roughest neighborhoods. Right now, shes living in New York City and working as a
nanny, as well as studying at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Someday she wants to be a
teacher, hopefully overseas.

Middle Children
Resource Item 35a: Mission Story Pictures in Thailand (Session 5: Mission Story)
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Carlee, Student Missionary
to Thailand

Middle Children
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Swinging with some of the children
from the orphanage.

Middle Children
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A ride on an elephant!

Middle Children
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Enjoying the sweet children from
the orphanage!

Resource Item 36: Thailand Passport Stickers (Session 5: Mission Story)
BAPTISTWAY PRESS

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Thailand

Resource Item 37: Jesus Loves You (Chinese Characters) (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Closing Activity)


Jesus Loves You
(Chinese Characters)

Resource Item 38: VBS Logo 11" x 17" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org. These VBS materials are produced by BAPTISTWAY PRESS based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist
Church, Dallas, Texas.

Resource Item 38a: VBS Logo 8 1/2" x 11" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Resource Item 38a: VBS Logo 8 1/2" x 11" (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 2

Resource Item 39: Welcome and Bible Verse Activity Plan Sheet (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children. "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime" Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY
PRESS
. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org.

All Aboard (Welcome Activity) and Tickets Please (Bible Verse Activity)
VBS Plan Sheet for Middle Children

Session
Activity
Description
Materials and Resource
Items needed
Preparation Teach
Session 1
Welcome

Bible
Verse
Activity

Session 2
Welcome

Bible
Verse
Activity

Session 3
Welcome

Bible
Verse
Activity

Session 4
Welcome

Bible
Verse
Activity

Session 5
Welcome

Bible
Verse
Activity

Resource Item 40: Bible Story and Review Bible Story Plan Sheet (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime" Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY
PRESS
. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org.

Whistle Stop (Bible Story) and Review with the Runner (Review Bible Story)

Session
Activity
Description
Materials and Resource
Items needed
Preparation Teach
Session 1
Bible
Story

Review
Bible
Story

Session 2
Bible
Story

Review
Bible
Story

Session 3
Bible
Story

Review
Bible
Story

Session 4
Bible
Story

Review
Bible
Story

Session 5
Bible
Story

Review
Bible
Story

Resource Item 41: Week-long Bible Learning Activity Plan Sheet (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Vacation Bible School Middle Children "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime" Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS
. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist

General Convention of Texas. www.baptistwaypress.org.

Week-long Bible Learning Activity

Team member responsible: ____________________________

Session Purpose & Description Resource items and other resources needed Guide the Bible Activity
Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Resource Item 42: Rotating Activities (Bible Skills, Missions, Recreation/Snack) Plan Sheet (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3
Vacation Bible School Middle Children. "The Great Commission ExpressA Mission Adventure of a Lifetime" Copyright 2014 BAPTISTWAY PRESS


Rotating Activities Bible Time with the Brakeman (Bible Skills), Mission Story (Missions) and Recreation/Snack

Session Description Resource items and other resources needed Prepare Teach
Session 1
Bible Skills

Session 2
Bible Skills

Session 3
Bible Skills

Session 4
Bible Skills

Session 5
Bible Skills

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 3


Mission Story and Activity

Session Purpose Resource items and other resources needed Prepare Guide Learning
Session 1
Missions

Session 2
Missions

Session 3
Missions

Session 4
Missions

Session 5
Missions

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 3


Recreation and Snack
Session Activity/Snack Resources needed Guide the Activity
Session 1
Recreation

Session 1
Snack

Session 2
Recreation

Session 2
Snack

Session 3
Recreation

Session 3
Snack

Session 4
Recreation

Session 4
Snack

Session 5
Recreation

Session 5
Snack

Resource Item 43: Closing Activity Plan Sheet (Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)



Caboose Hop (Closing Activity)

Session Resource items and other resources needed Prepare Teach
Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

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based on materials developed by Park

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based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General

based on materials developed by Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas.

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park

. Not to be sold. A ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

based on materials developed by Park