Concordia Publishing House’s 2009 Vacation Bible School Web site is now available. The site includes new features designed to assist churches planning to host VBS programs in the summer of 2009.
“We really expanded Web site this year,” says Vacation Bible School Marketing Manager Terri Simon. “Customers will find the basics about our Gadget’s Garage program and can easily place orders, but they can also download media, participate in community, and coming this winter, even create a congregational VBS Web page using our site.”
Beefing up the content and improving the features of the VBS Web site allows CPH to provide “a great way to get volunteers, parents, and students involved and excited long before VBS begins,” according to the company.
Web site features include:
€ Community features like blogs, forums, and even a Facebook connection for discussion and posting photos (Coming January, 2009).
€ A “Leader Toolbox” with tips for large and small VBS programs, FAQs on the benefits of site rotation (a style of VBS programming), and new and improved recruitment kit ideas.
€ The Nuts & Bolts of Gadget’s Garage, which offers an overview of the program and details about the all new CPH Starter Kits and the featured 2009 VBS mission project.
Vacation Bible School Editor Cindy Wheeler said, “At Gadget’s Garage, kids learn about Jesus, their Savior, and respond by putting their faith in motion, using their hands, minds, ears, eyes, and hearts to serve Jesus and live as His people.” The Web site “helps customers better connect with the important message that CPH VBS is all about Jesus, every day in every way.”
Two Starter Kits are available for the 2009 VBS. The traditional Starter Kit includes all leader resources–CDs, guides, and skit DVD. The new Small VBS Starter Kit is ideal for Vacation Bible School programs with fewer than 50 students, fewer volunteers, or limited space.
Through Dec. 31, 2008, Concordia Publishing House is offering free shipping on Starter Kit orders. Pre-order online or call 1.800.325.3040 and mention code VSM. Kits will be shipped December 2008.
