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All Higher Things VBS programs are packed with features including…
- Opening and Closing Worship using Daily Orders of Prayer adapted from those found in Lutheran Service Book.
- Bible Breakaways that teach and reinforce the day’s bible story in a fun and humorous way through the eyes of Martin and Katie Luther.
- Catechism Study where participants will actively engage in activities and games geared to show them the gifts Jesus gives in Confession and Absolution.
- Snacks, Games, and Crafts that all reinforce the theme of the day with opportunities for discussing “What Does This Mean?”
- Music selection for each day drawn from the liturgy and hymns of Lutheran Service Book. MP3 organ accompaniment files are provided to assist in learning and singing the music.
- Preschool materials with Bible stories, games, and crafts geared for the youngest of the young in your program.
- Adult Bible Studies to lead grownups and older youth in the study of the same bible stories and Catechism lessons.
- Director’s and Leaders’ Guides for each section of the program, complete with material and supply lists, lesson outlines, and helpful hints and tricks for organizing and running your VBS program for Preschool through upper elementary grades using either a morning or evening schedule. Designed to include the older youth of the congregation as assistants, reinforcing the annual Higher Things Conference Theme.
- Higher Things’ great formula of “Worship, Work and Fun” adapted to the younger kids for a week. They can “Dare to Be Lutheran” and have a blast while they do!
- Permission to reproduce any of the material for use in your congregation’s VBS program.
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Higher Things® “Sanctified” 2018 VBS
The Higher Things® Sanctified 2018 VBS follows the 2018 conference theme.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Learn More about “Sanctified“” style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-info-circle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhigherthings.org%2Fresources%2Fvbs%2Fsanctified2018%2F|title:2018%20%22Sanctified%22%20VBS||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Download Preview of Day 1″ style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.higherthings.org%2Fimgs%2Fuploads%2Fvbs%2Fsanctified2018%2Fsanctified-2018-vbs-preview.pdf|title:Preview%20of%20Day%201|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”The Creed” tab_id=”1530021621639-bfd8ace0-f983″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551445554444{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Higher Things® “We All Believe” 2019 VBS
What the Father abundantly promises, Jesus the Son graciously provides in His death and resurrection for you, and then the Spirit joyfully brings all that to you in the Word and Gifts of Jesus. That’s what the Apostles Creed confesses from the Holy Scriptures.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Learn More about “We All Believe“” style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-info-circle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhigherthings.org%2Fresources%2Fvbs%2Fweallbelieve2019%2F|title:2019%20%22We%20All%20Believe%22%20VBS||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Download Preview of Day 1″ style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhigherthings.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F02%2Fwe-all-believe-vbs-preview.pdf|title:Preview%20of%20Day%201|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Lord’s Prayer” tab_id=”1530021647123-27f788e0-3ecb”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585791674434{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Higher Things® “Let Us Pray” 2020 VBS
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Higher Things® “From Above” 2013 VBS
The Higher Things® “From Above” VBS follows the 2013 conference theme.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Learn More about “From Above“” style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-info-circle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstore.higherthings.org%2Fproducts%2Ffrom-above-vbs-2013|title:2013%20%22From%20Above%22%20VBS|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Download Preview of Day 1″ style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.higherthings.org%2Fimgs%2Fuploads%2Fvbs%2Fhigher-things-vbs-day-1-prev.pdf|title:Preview%20of%20Day%201|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551423636702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Additional Resources
VBS Preschool Age Suggestions
Many have asked how to use our VBS material with preschool age children. Download this helpful supplement full of guidelines and suggestions for working with younger children as well as alternative games, crafts and snacks for those ages.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download Preschool Age Suggestions” style=”classic” size=”sm” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeIn” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.higherthings.org%2Fimgs%2Fuploads%2Fvbs%2Ffrom-above-vbs-preschoolsuggestions.pdf||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Confession” tab_id=”1530021686762-bbeb9f40-7265″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551423406474{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Higher Things® “Here I Stand” 2017 VBS
The Higher Things® “Here I Stand” VBS follows the 2017 conference theme.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Learn More about “Here I Stand“” style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-info-circle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhigherthings.org%2Fresources%2Fvbs%2Fhereistand2017%2F|title:2017%20%22Here%20I%20Stand%22%20VBS||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Download Preview of Day 1″ style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.higherthings.org%2Fimgs%2Fuploads%2Fvbs%2Fhereistand2017%2Fhere-i-stand-2017-vbs-preview.pdf|title:Preview%20of%20Day%201|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Lord’s Supper” tab_id=”1530021689664-e5650448-d179″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1551423465904{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Higher Things® “Bread of Life” 2016 VBS
The Higher Things® “Bread of Life” VBS follows the 2016 conference theme.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Learn More about “Bread of Life“” style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-info-circle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhigherthings.org%2Fresources%2Fvbs%2Fbreadoflife2016%2F|title:2016%20%22Bread%20of%20Life%22%20VBS||”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Download Preview of Day 1″ style=”classic” color=”juicy-pink” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-pdf-o” css_animation=”fadeInDown” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.higherthings.org%2Fimgs%2Fuploads%2Fvbs%2Fbreadoflife2016%2Fbread-of-life-vbs-preview.pdf|title:Preview%20of%20Day%201|target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][vc_btn title=”VBS Digital Downloads” color=”success” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-shopping-cart” css_animation=”fadeIn” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstore.higherthings.org%2Fcollections%2Fdigital-downloads%2Fvbs%23MainContent||target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”80px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
