5 Ways to Keep Your Fall Festivals Safe
Although many stores already have Christmas items on display, for most of us October means fall fun and festivals. Before you carve that pumpkin, keep these five C’s in mind to ensure a safe event. Candles Never use real candles…
00Tips to Maximize Your Social Media Impact
By Bob D'Ambrosio in Volunteers onJust ten years ago you wouldn’t have thought you’d be promoting your church through social media. With Internet access growing worldwide and mobile devices numbering in the billions, we have new, innovative ways to connect with people around the planet—all…
Diving Below the Shipwrecked Surface: Loneliness
By Jody Brolsma in VBS onThe kids attending your VBS know what it’s like to feel lonely, lost, or left out. They’ve been left out of birthday parties, chosen last for a team at recess, and watched from the outside as other kids played together.…
A Shipwrecked Generation?
By Jody Brolsma in VBS onWhen you think of the kids in your church or community, what words come to mind? Goofy? Sweet? Tenderhearted? Mischievous? Active?…What about stressed? Before we choose a fun, crazy, kid-friendly setting for VBS, we first consider the kids you serve.…
FREE Printable 2018 VBS Treat Bag Toppers
Whether your church participates in a Fall Festival, Christmas Gathering, or Easter Egg Hunt, these events can play a key roll in your VBS outreach efforts. After all, when else will all of these families be under your roof without the…