http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php Gospel Light Forums en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:54:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.gospellight.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=28 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:04:13 GMT Are you a newbie to this website thing? You may be aware of the fact that for the growth and success of your [b]cheap webhosting[/B you have to do what the competitors are doing...gain an internet presence. This would naturally call for a website. Choosing a hosting firm can be confusing enough with the great number of web hosting companies. This problem is still confounded by the fact that you need to choose the best web hosting plan. There is no cause to fret as these things can be learned. Here are several pointers that can help you in choosing the most suitable web hosting plan.

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VBS is one of those 'everyone wins' programs. If I only had 10 kids in the church and 5 of them were my own, I would still put on a vbs, invite the community's kids and have a great time. Along with summer camps, VBS is one of those ongoing programs that brings back the fondest memories in us adults. Personally, I don't remember one Sunday school lesson from my youth but I remember camp and vbs and know that Christ was first introduced to me there in the mid 70s.
From my own ministry experience, VBS from Gospel Light has been very good to me and faithfully accomplished the 3 key things I look for in any curriculum: (in this order) 1. The gospel of Christ is clearly proclaimed. 2. The kids through all the elements are driven back to the scriptures as the only way to find Christ and that gospel. 3. Fun theme in all the elements that keep the kids coming back day after day so the first two can be accomplished.
Gospel Light always seems to accomplish that for me.

Ditching a tried and true program for other programming and re-allocating budgets may certainly be what you need to do or are being forced to do but, wow!, giving up a week to spend and be spent on creating incredible gospel memories in kid's lives is totally priceless. Implanted memories that last require two key elements that only camps, retreats and vbs supply: length of time and repetitive imprints. My week long camping adventures on rivers, mountains etc come back to my mind in almost perfect recall as opposed to a little weekend trip or overnighters. Don't give up on VBS unless you can replace it with something equal or greater in total memory recall ability! ]]> SteelSmitty http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=26 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=25 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:12:28 GMT Please help!! I am starting a new children's choir @ our church and have a CD I used several years ago that the children really enjoyed, titled "TUNED IN! Vol.2" but am unable to find my accompanying music book. After listening to some of the sample songs for the iExplore curriculum I've noticed they use some of the same songs from my CD, but have remixed the accompaniment - the songs I want are spread over several CDs - so I know the music is still out there. Does anyone have this book - and is willing to sell this book? I emailed Gospel Light about this and they no longer have it available but suggested I try their blogs/forums. Hopefully, somebody out there knows what I'm talking about...! :confused: ]]> Maureen Walker http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=25 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=24 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:52:39 GMT I am desperately trying to find the music tracks and songbooks that go with these two years...My mom directed them when they first came out, and now... I am desperately trying to find the music tracks and songbooks that go with these two years...My mom directed them when they first came out, and now I am a childrens minister and want to use them...If anyone can help me locate them to borrow or purchase....HELP PLEASE!!!!:) ]]> Olivia Sinclair http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=24 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=23 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:30:14 GMT Help we are looking for any left over that we can us in the Son Rock camp our is the frist week in Aug, we are a small church and run around 20-60 of... Help we are looking for any left over that we can us in the Son Rock camp our is the frist week in Aug, we are a small church and run around 20-60 of children from a public housing area , My budget was for the kit and now I looking for any left over/ideal craft ,snack etc, we are a small older church so any ideal help will be taken after we over I will pass my left over on to any one that needs it!! Here is my e-mail hjemerson2@aol.com Please pray! thanks Helen ]]> hjemerson http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=23 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=22 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:12:11 GMT I can't believe that I am doing this...after just wrapping up the SonWorld Adventure Park VBS! Anyway, in efforts to keep down cost-and prepare for next year-which will be the Son Rock Kids Camp VBS...I am looking for any leftover material/decorations. We have donated our items from this year-and blessed others-and are attempting to be good stewards of our time and money. Any help would be greatly appreciated! We are located in the area of Charlotte, NC. ]]> melissa52969 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=22 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=21 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:28:00 GMT Our church (central NJ) is decorating tonight :) and we just realized that the SonRock Camp Decor & More book is not included in the Starter Kit. :( We ordered one, :D but it will not arrive for 3-5 days. :eek: Do you have one we can borrow today? Please call me at 732-873-2776. ]]> mrcvbs http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=21 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=20 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:52:21 GMT Hi, We are a small church in San Diego. Our SONROCK VBS is August 3rd-7th and we are in need of any decorations that are no longer needed. If your... Hi,
We are a small church in San Diego.
Our SONROCK VBS is August 3rd-7th and we are in need of any decorations that are no longer needed. If your VBS has already happened or will be before ours and you would like to donate your decorations we would LOVE to have them. Thanks so much!
Christine ]]> summerraetj http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=20 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=19 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:30:27 GMT Fantastic!!! Summer is Here... perfect weather for Miss Sunshine!! Took two of my daughters to camp this morning, Camp Artaban on Gambier Island,... Fantastic!!!
Summer is Here... perfect weather for Miss Sunshine!!

Took two of my daughters to camp this morning, Camp Artaban on Gambier Island, within 5 min of driving away I wanted to turn right around and go get them- their first time away from home- so I had to show a brave face in order not to freak them out- I loved camp when I was a kid- it is really a big part of why I am a Christian today, and the main reason the kids are so important to me, I want to give back a little of what was given to me I suppose- wish I could have gone....sadly too old to register.....

somehow I have managed to only have 1 child all week- how'd that happen? a first time for everything I spose.

So this weekend we started a new program at our church called "Messy Church"
Messy Church is an expression of worship to be enjoyed by all ages! Worship, craft activities and games to based around a different theme each month. The aim of Messy Church is to help us to think about issues that matter both to us and God in a fun and creative way.

Messy Church is for Everyone!!

From the very youngest to the very oldest.

we are doing this once monthly in place of VBS..we found we just don't have enough help to do it all in one week :(...though I loved VBS SOOOOOOOOOO much :p...Messy Church is pretty great too!
:D
we had a great turn out, a great response and some Ideas on how to better things for next month... part of the curve right....

anyway...much love....
talk soon! Miss Sunshine ...xx ;) ]]> miss sunshine http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=19 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=18 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:39:56 GMT We are doing VBS this week - June 15-19 - and have five Bible backdrops and 4 Music/Missions backdrops for our rooms. Is there anyone near Fort Myers... We are doing VBS this week - June 15-19 - and have five Bible backdrops and 4 Music/Missions backdrops for our rooms. Is there anyone near Fort Myers who could use them after Friday? ]]> worldchangers http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=18 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=17 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:11:50 GMT I noticed that I have a medical release form in my VBS Guide. There is no spot for a notary. Does it need to be notorized? I noticed that I have a medical release form in my VBS Guide. There is no spot for a notary. Does it need to be notorized? ]]> Ginger http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=17 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=16 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:07:16 GMT I am still looking for any old VBS, that you have to to give away. I am sorry I cant afford high shipping cost but I would be willing to pay for... I am still looking for any old VBS, that you have to to give away.

I am sorry I cant afford high shipping cost but I would be willing to pay for shipping if it was shipped at the lowest cost.


Thank you & May God Bless you ]]> May http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=16 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=15 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:22:05 GMT Does anyone have any old VBS material & decorations they would like to give away or sell real cheap?

Our church is small church. I am in charge of the kid's worship service. Two other ladies help me.

Anything you have I would d be grateful


Thank you.


Linda ]]> May http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=15 http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=14 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:30 GMT I am looking for any complete kits anyone is willing to donate or sell. Thanks, Jessica jessicaaz08@yahoo.com I am looking for any complete kits anyone is willing to donate or sell.

Thanks,
Jessica
jessicaaz08@yahoo.com ]]> jessicaaz http://forums.gospellight.com/blog.php?b=14