Group Leaders

INTRODUCTION

           In this curriculum we will take a week (5 days) to discover what it means to be part of God’s flock, and learn about the Good Shepherd who leads us!  From the Old to the New Testaments the Bible continuously refers to us as sheep, and God as our Good Shepherd. This week we will go on a journey, to discover first, that the Good Shepherd knows us. Then we will learn how the Good Shepherd protects, provides, and loves us. The last day will come full circle as we come to realize that the Good Shepherd invites us to know him!

We are all like sheep!  So fluff up your wool and get ready for some fun!

Welcome to VBS!

As a group leader, you get the opportunity to travel with your assigned group of children through the various aspects of VBS.  You will have the greatest opportunities to build relationships with the children in your group, and show them the love of God. Your VBS director will instruct you, on your schedule for VBS.

When the children first come into VBS they will meet you and sit with you and their group during the Corral times. From there you and your group will go to games, craft time, snack time, and the Bible Lesson time in the order that your VBS director gives you. At the end you will all sit together during the closing corral time as well.

I recommend considering bringing a back pack or bag with you as your group travels, and keep it available for completed craft projects, handouts, and or little extras the kids might need help in carrying. It would also be a good place to keep your schedule and your attendance record.

Please take attendance each day and record it on the attendance form that your director gives you at the beginning of VBS.  There is also a place to keep track of Memory verses for the children in your group.  Please make sure to keep this record safe so that the children in your group can be rewarded for the memory work they compete.

As a Group Leader we ask that you:

Prepare!  Look over the theme of the day, and be prepared to have lots of fun playing and traveling with your group!

Pray! Pray for the children you will be in contact with this week and ask God to use you to touch their lives in a special way.

Enjoy! Enjoy the blessing each child in your group is.

Have Fun!  If you are having fun, the children will have fun too!