2024 Mission VBS Theme: Playa Roca Rompleados / Breaker Rock Beach
“God’s Rock-Solid Truth In A World Of Shifting Sands
La Verdad De Dios: Solida Como Una Roca En Un Mundo De Arenas Movedizas”
With the 2024 Honduras Mission trip fast approaching, use this online resource to get ready for your ultimate VBS adventure in Honduras. From learning the songs (available in Spanish as well as English) to choreographed dances plus reviewing the daily bible stories, references and verses…..this is your go-to prep guide!
Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
VBS DAILY LESSON PLAN
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Bible Story Title: Satan Tricked Adam and Eve
Bible Story Reference: Genesis 2–3
Bonus Verse: Psalm 119:160
Some People Say: Truth can be different for different people.
God Says: Truth comes from Me.
Today’s Point: Truth comes from God.
SONG IN ESPANOL - Toda Verdad viene de Dios
SONG IN ENGLISH - Truth Comes from God
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Bible Story Title: Daniel Chose God’s Way
Bible Story Reference: Daniel 1
Bonus Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Some People Say: Do what makes you happy.
God Says: My plan for you is even better.
Today’s Point: God’s plan is best.
SONG IN ESPANOL - Son Mejores
SONG IN ENGLISH - Even Better
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Bible Story Title: The Rich Young Ruler
Bible Story Reference: Mark 10:17-27
Bonus Verse: Romans 3:23-24
Some People Say: Being a good person gets you into heaven.
God Says: Everyone sins and needs a Savior.
Today’s Point: Everyone needs Jesus.
SONG IN ESPANOL - Él es el Camino al Cielo
SONG IN ENGLISH - The Only Way to Heaven
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Bible Story Title: John Wrote about Jesus
Bible Story Reference: John 14:1-6; 18–20; Acts 1:9-12
Bonus Verse: Acts 4:12
Some People Say: There are many ways to get to heaven.
God Says: Jesus is the only way to get to heaven.
Today’s Point: Jesus is the only way.
SONG IN ESPANOL - Nombre Sin Igual
SONG IN ENGLISH - Name Above All Names
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Bible Story Title: Paul Encouraged the Ephesians
Bible Story Reference: Acts 9:1-6; 19:1-10,21-31; 20:1; Ephesians 3:14–4:16
Bonus Verse: Ephesians 4:15
Some People Say: If you don’t agree with me, you don’t love me.
God Says: Speak the truth in love.
Today’s Point: Speak the truth in love.
SONG IN ESPANOL - El Amor de Dios
SONG IN ENGLISH - God’s Love
KNOW YOUR PURPOSE, THEME & BIBLE CONTENT
Determine Your Purpose: Ask yourself why VBS matters and what you hope to accomplish while on mission.
Know The Bible Content: Take time, as far in advance for a quick overview of each day’s session. Make a mental note of the daily themes & Bible stories. *Note: The VBS program for Honduras will be condensed into 4-days therefore either we will double up on one day or exclude one lesson. The final lesson plan will be shared as we draw closer to travel.
Understand How the Content Ties To The Theme: Be sure you do not overshadow the importance of the biblical content with the theme. The theme is the vehicle used to engage kids in learning biblical truths.
Every day is an adventure for Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shores to evenings filled with bonfires & s’mores! Catch a glimpse of an orca leaping through the surf or watch happy sea lions playing along the rocks beneath magnificent pines.
Race along the sand with your brightly colored kite or join amigos to make the most amazing sandcastle! As the crowds come & go & the tides ebb and flow, Breaker Rock rises majestically as a symbol of strength, standing firm against the force of wind & waves.
IMPROVE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS
We all want to teach well. We want the children to have fun, love one another, and learn to love God. The unfortunate news is no one is a perfect teacher- but everyone can be a better teacher! In fact, our mistakes as teachers can be turned into opportunities for God’s power and goodness to work through us and remind us that God is always working in the lives of the children we’re teaching, whether we are perfect teachers or not. Remember that showing children love is one of the greatest ways for us to teach them about God’s love, and that is the most important lesson for us all! Here are some ways to improve our skills:
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You will not be able to improve without God’s wisdom and help.
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It doesn’t matter how good your teaching methods are if you are not accurately teaching the Word of God.
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Find out what they like to do in school. Ask them how they like to learn.
Try this:
• Get on the child’s level and maintain direct eye contact. This may mean you need to get on your knees, squat down or sit in a chair.
• Listen attentively (in the same way you would like to be listened to).
• Talk about things you have in common (freckles, dark hair, taste in food, number of siblings).
• Ask the child for his or her opinion on a topic.
• Compliment the child’s actions and choices and not just how the child looks or dresses.
• Say the child’s name often.
Avoid this:
• Do not rush the child but listen patiently.
• Do not make everything a lesson or lecture. Just enjoy getting to know the child better.
• Do not force conversation when a child is not in the mood to talk.
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You will learn new things and find out which methods you would like to use, and which methods would not. Even the most experienced teacher can be energized by observing someone else teach.
Alternate Fundraising: VBS AMAZON WISH LIST
Do you have folks who are looking to purchase items that will directly benefit the kids in Honduras? If so, consider publishing this link below on Social Media, Your Managed Missions Page, and/or in your email communications.