Lutheran Women's Society
Trip of a Lifetime Vacation Bible School
A five-day Lutheran VBS program (with closing service/program)
5 Days of fun and learning about Jesus, our Savior
Trip of a Lifetime is a 100% original, nothing like it on earth, VBS. It is developed right here by Tertius Publishing, complete with original music, artwork, crafts, snacks, and lessons. Parents will receive daily information tracts about what the children learned that day. The lessons are Biblical and distinctly Lutheran, yet approachable for visitors. We teach a 6-day creation, Baptismal regeneration, faith as a gift, and most of all, the vicarious atonement of Christ on the cross.
| Lesson Title | Bible Story | Main Idea | Memory Verse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creation | Genesis 1-2 | Jesus loves us because He created us. | In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1, NIV). |
| Atonement | Genesis 22:1-13 | Jesus saved us by dying for us. | Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb” (Genesis 22:8a, NIV). |
| Faith | Daniel 6:3-27 | Jesus saved us by giving us faith. | For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no-one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8, 9, NIV). |
| Baptism |
Matthew 3:13-17 | Jesus saved us by washing away our sin. | Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38, NIV). |
| Salvation | Jonah 1–4 | Jesus saved everyone. | 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, NIV). |
You get: Several PDF files with all curriculum needs, clip art, a reproducible music CD with accompaniment tracks, sound effects, and all music/sounds as mp3's for easy reproduction.
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Advantages of Trip of a Lifetime VBS:
- A truly Christ-centered Confessional Lutheran curriculum, using a Law/Gospel approach, focusing on the atonement, and emphasizing the Means of Grace.
- Be able to speak directly with the designers of the program through internet forums, e-mail, or telephone.
- No need to fix doctrinal errors or rewrite parts of it.
- Not "watered down" to a lowest common denominator generic Christianity, yet sensitive to non-Lutheran visitors in a loving, truthful manner.
- Designed for all congregation sizes--our church has an average Sunday attendance under 100, so we've made every effort to keep costs and staff requirements to a minimum, yet flexible enough for larger groups and larger churches.
- Scriptural basis for every activity and song.
- Includes catechetical tracts to send home to parents as outreach.
- Preschool section written by an LCMS synodically-trained former preschool teacher with preschool-age children at home.
- Bible Voyage, Openings, and Closings written by an LCMS pastor, and all other materials directed and reviewed by an LCMS pastor.
- Involves teenage youth as leaders.
- Site-rotation style for maximum variety and minimal staff--as few as 6.
- Budget-saving tips.
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