Twists and Turns VBS 2023
Following Jesus Changes the Game
Directors Kit
Your Directors Kit Includes:
Packed inside a fun game box, the VBS 2023 Directors Kit includes all the items you need to begin planning your VBS:
- Administrative Guide
- Decorating Made Easy
- Preschool Activity Book
- Kids Activity Book
- Preteen Activity Book
- One Music for Preschoolers CD
- One Music for Kids CD
- Directors Sand Timer*
- Promotional Poster*
How to Order Starter Kits
3. Pick your style of VBS
It's Time to Level Up VBS!
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You'll need to bring your A-game for this VBS. Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. They'll find that even when they mess up it's never "game over."
How it Works for Traditional VBS
A guide to each day at Twists & Turns VBS
Begin each day with large group worship rally
This is the place where kids can sing VBS songs, view daily videos, see live skits, and say the motto and theme verse, among other things that set the direction for the day.
Next Stop: Bible Study Game Room!
Group kids by grade or keep multiple ages together with multi-age options. Here, kids will experience the daily Bible story and participate in small group activities that reinforce daily points.
Twists & Turns Rotation Sites!
Kids rotate through sites where each activity relates back to the daily point and biblical content.
- Wild Card Crafts: Create keepsakes that reinforce Bible learning, all themed around different kinds of card games!
- Multi-Player Missions: Spark excitement about the work of real-life missionaries as kids team up for multi-player games.
- Level Up Music: Enjoy catchy tunes that reveal biblical truths in this video-game themed station!
- Ready, Set, Rec: Play games that support daily points.
- Skip Ahead Snacks: Fill up on treats in a setting inspired by boardgames like Candy Land, Sorry, and more!
End the day with high-energy fun at Worship Rally and dismiss!
Daily Bible Lesson Content
Jesus is Holy
Bible Story
Peter Followed Jesus (Matthew 4:18-20; Luke 5:1-11)
Today's Point
Jesus is holy and that changes everything!
Jesus is Trustworthy
Bible Story
Peter Walked to Jesus on the Water (Matthew 14:22-33)
Today's Point
Jesus is trustworthy even when I doubt.
Jesus is Forgiving
Bible Story
Peter Denied Jesus and Was Restored (Luke 22:31-34, 54-62; John 18:15-18; 21:1-19)
Today's Point
Jesus is forgiving even when I sin.
Jesus is Worth Following
Bible Story
Peter Spoke Boldly about Jesus (Acts 3:1-4:24)
Today's Point
Jesus is worth following even when it gets tough.
Jesus is for Everyone
Bible Story
Peter Told Cornelius about Jesus (Acts 10)
Today's Point
Jesus is for everyone, including me.
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Twists & Turns(Theme Song)
