by Mrs. Chester McCall First of all, let’s examine our pro gram. The key is found in the title itself—Daily Vacation Bible School. Daily — it should have a definite planned routine. Vacation — it should be fun. Bible — the content should be the Word of God and should point to the Lamb of God. School — this should be a time of teaching, and everyone should learn. There are a number of keys which can unlock the door to a fruitful Vacation Bible School. A. T he K ey of P lann ing —This is the most important key of all, for it precedes all others. What should you plan? PLAN EVERYTHING! Perhaps the following check list wi11 be helpful. 1. P lan your dates — Consider other items on your summer church calendar, such as camps, conferences, etc. 2. P lan for workers —Begin to recruit them now— from Sunday School workers, from the church roll, from college students home for the summer, from high school- age helpers. Distribute a sign-up sheet e a r l y , l i s t i n g different opportunities for helping, such as I will teach; I will work in the nursery (for workers’ children on ly ); I will bake cookies; I will fjray daily. If you put “ I will do Nothing” at the bottom of the list, people will stop with a jolt and start back up the list. Be sure to follow up these names with a phone call and a thank you. 3. P lan your program —This in cudes surveying different courses of curriculum for Bible content, evangelistic emphasis, and corre lation of related activities, such as craft and recreation. 4. P lan your publicity ' —If pos sible, have a publicity chairman who can handle this important responsibility. ' 5. P lan your follow - u p . More contacts will probably be made in two weeks of Bible school than in six months of usual Sunday School activity. Conserve these contacts for eternity. B. T he K ey of P rogramming
IH, boy , Vacation Bible School,” is the thought that races across the minds o f our Junior-age youngsters as the first posters appear on bulletin boards in May. Tw o months pre viously, the first announcement of the need for VBS workers appeared in the bulletin. Was your thought, “ Oh, dear, VBS again,” as you read it and remembered all’ the work you did last year? Believe it or not, VBS can be fun— for everyone-— o ™ tVio rlirortnr teachers, and leaders.
1. M aterials —With the develop ment of courses, such as are now available from major publishing houses, the director has been re lieved of much of this responsi bility. If the course you choose is not complete with handwork sug gestions, missionary projects, etc., a visit to your local Gospel book store will solve your problems in this regard. THE KING'S BUSINESS
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