"Matthew the Monkey is growing up and still having many adventures and meeting new friends. Join him and Christopher, the cheetah, and Elizabeth, the giraffe, as they attend vacation bible school. Meet new friends like Pastor Samme, the mighty lion, Miss Fifi, the silly flamingo, and Mr. Phil, the kind antelope. Matthew the Monkey is a great example for children as they begin to learn about prayer, forgiveness and being a child of God"--Back cover.

VBS isn't just for younger kids! Bring Youth along with these age-appropriate games, activities, puzzles, and more! Use it in advance with your volunteers and again during VBS with a separate Youth class.

Colorful pages of mazes, scripture, games, word scrambles, and activities reinforce what kids are learning at Discovery on Adventure Island VBS. These building blocks make Biblical truths kid-friendly and memorable.

This essential guide introduces your children to each session's Bible story for Grades 1-6. For each session, you'll find Bible drama and single storyteller scripts, sign language instructions for the theme verse, and active learning options to reinforce the session's teachings. Session's include: Session 1 - Arise! Shine with Love! The Creation Story (Genesis 1:1-2:9) Session 2 - Arise! Shine with Trust! Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-20) Session 3 - Arise! Shine with Faith! Faith Through the Roof (Luke 5:17-26) Session 4 - Arise! Shine with Joy! The "Lost" Parables (Luke 15) Session 5 - Arise! Shine with Hope! Mary at the Tomb (John 20:1-18)

Leading crafts at Adventure Island VBS is really easy with this must-have guide! Whether you order craft kits to save time or make crafts from scratch, the Craft Leader is full of easy step-by-step directions with photographs and lots of tips. Your kids will love these crafts and parents will treasure them for years!