Rome VBS 2009 Catalog

VBS Senior EditorGroup Publishing

Strap on your sandals and bring the Bible to life—in Rome!

Dear VBS Friend, This summer, surround your VBS kids and leaders with the sights, sounds, and (tasty!) smells of first-century Rome. Your children won’t just hear about Bible events—they’ll experience them!

Every day, they’ll chat with first-century shopkeepers…tiptoe past Roman guards…and visit with the Apostle Paul!

That’s right: The Apostle Paul will be your Bible teacher…all week long!

Rome is wonderful fun—as you’ll discover flipping through these pages! You’ll find…

• Easy dEcorations that transform your church into a Roman market

• First-cEntury craFts that draw your kids into the experience

• Publicity hElPs so you can invite the entire neighborhood

• GiFts, suPPliEs, and outlEt itEms—all at special prices

You’ll have a blast in Rome— where kids experience God’s love!

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PS: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but your VBS program can be! order now! call 1-800-521-0751 www.concordiasupply.com

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Experience unforgettable adventure—in Rome!

Your kids won’t just hear about Bible events…they’ll experience them! they’ll elbow through a crowded roman marketplace. learn with the Apostle Paul. Gasp as a thief is wrestled to the ground. Tiptoe past Roman guards to a hidden cave, where they’ll pray with first-century christians who eagerly await news from their imprisoned friend—the Apostle Paul.

And that’s just one day at this summer’s most exciting VBS!

EnGaGE all aGEs!From preschoolers through adults, visitors to Rome taste and smell authentic foods, dive into the culture, and craft hand-made projects. There’s something for every age!

brinG thE biblE to liFE!At Rome you don’t just talk about Bible events—you live them. Visitors experience the Bible in fresh, new ways.

makE nEw FriEnds!Each child becomes part of a safe, family-like group where kids and adults form relationships as they explore ancient Rome.

sharE thE Good nEws! Your Bible teacher all week long is none other than the Apostle Paul! Your children will see Paul share the Gospel with his guard…and be invited into a deeper relationship with God during small-group times.

Rome: Where kids explore God’s love… live God’s love…and feel God’s love!

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Table of Contents

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Say it in Latin!Salve, mi amice (sal-ve mi a-mEE-chey) means “hello, my friend!”

When in Rome…

what is rome? 2-5

Every Day in Rome 8-11

welcome to the marketplace! 12-13

your starter kit 14-15

Family Resources 16-17

student materials 18-21

marketplace Projects 22-27

Program Resources 28-31

Easy Decorating 32-37

Publicity items 38-39

music and media 40-41

Gifts and Surprises 42-43

Parties! 44-45

order Form 46-47

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God’s love saves us. romans 5:8

God’s love is worth sharing.

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a wannabe-olympian can’t quite hit the mark.

Senator Atticus frees his slave.

The Emperor makes an offer the Architect can’t refuse.

The Food Shop proprietor saves a thief from a flogging.

The metalworker loses her shop rather than deny her faith.

Receive a gift and explore how God’s love is a gift.

Recall how God’s love changes us.

Discover that God’s love “sticks” with us!

watch puffs disappear…just like our sins!

Discover how something small grows and spreads.

Every day in Rome is packed with Bible learning… and fun surprises!

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Play popular Roman games.

Apprentice charioteers and “wild horses” take a hilarious ride.

Practice to become Roman firefighters.

Try out as Roman army recruits.

Visit the Grammaticus School and carpentry shop.

Visit the Architect and the wreath maker.

Visit the leatherworker and metalworker.

Visit the Scribe and Toga Shop.

Visit the Animal Sacrifice Sales Booth and Food Shops.

• meet Paul and his guard, brutus Flavius macro.

• meet members of the underground church in their secret cave.

• hear Paul tell how God’s love changed his life.

• sneak away to the secret cave to find out more about the underground church.

• talk with Paul about how we’re never separated from God’s love.

• Encourage and pray with members of the underground church.

• brutus has become a christ-follower.

• share the good news with the underground church.

• say goodbye to brutus and Paul.

• learn sad, surprising news about the underground church.

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the marketplace experience is flexible—pick and choose your activities! have a few shops or many!

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Visit Rome—It’s Easy!

start here

Gathering Time

Family Time

Family Time

closing celebration

Daily Drama

marketplace Shops

Paul & the underground

churchApprenticeship

Games

1. welcome to the Family when children register, place them in a small group—a roman “Family” of an adult or teen leader and up to 10 participants.

2. the Fun begins Each day starts with singing and fun at the opening Extollo (latin for “praise”)—the opening program. children huddle up with their Families and share the Bible Point for the day, and then it’s off to the marketplace—and adventure!

3. dive on in Families make authentic crafts in the marketplace, chat with shopkeepers, and play games at the olympic village each day. They’re interrupted as a surprise daily drama unfolds—always to reinforce the Bible Point.

4. a Visit with Paul Shhh! Families tiptoe past Roman guards to go visit Paul…and then on to a hidden,

Rome Fun Fact:

carpenters were always in demand in ancient Rome. why? because most people lived in wooden apartment buildings and tenements…which often burned down!

underground church where children share what happened in the daily drama…what Paul said…and what they think about it all.

5. wrap up Families round out their day together with Family sharing time and more singing at the closing Extollo.

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Figure out an aqueduct…make a perfect laurel wreath for the brow of a champion… craft wristbands…and try on togas. You’ll meet fascinating characters and craftsmen—and hear shopkeepers chatter about a new kind of people called “christians.”

You choose! the marketplace is very flexible—it’s all up to you. have a few shops or many!

see pages 22-27 for hands-on marketplace projects!

Grammaticus School

learn your roman numerals… and more!

metalworking

help kids make “bullas”…with a secret christian message! (shhhh!)

wreath-making

weave the perfect laurel wreath for a victorious champion!

leatherworking

wristbands are all the rage in Rome—and yours are the best!

carpentry

craft the perfect wooden top for yourself or to share!

Architecture

create an aqueduct!

Explore the Marketplace…and Discover the Rome Paul Knew!

You and your kids will love becoming apprentices in Roman shops!

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leatherworkers usually had to work on the outskirts of town…because tanning leather was so smelly!

Rome Fun Fact:

Animal Sacrifice Sales

think “petting zoo” with some very nervous animals…and for good

reason!

Food Shop

hasty & tasty—rome’s best rat kabobs! Serve ‘em up hot;

they hit the spot!

Scribe

Take a break and show visitors how to write their own latin letters!

Togas

Time to try on the most fashionable togas on the seven hills!

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Your VBS Adventure Starts Here!

the starter kit includes everything you need to launch your journey to rome!

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$89.99978-0-7644-3782-3

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Director Resources:Ultimate Director Go-To Guide™Recruiting, Overview and Pass-Along Training DVD (with clips from music DVD)

Group’s VBS Web Toy Box®

Package of Roman Coins

Invitation Postcard

Sticker Sheet (single)

Certificate of Completion (single)

Publicity Poster

Rome @ Home Family Devotional Booklet

Bible-Times Costume Pattern Pack

Volunteer Resources:Extollo Leader Manual (music)

Extollo Music Leader Version CD

Shopkeeper Manual

Drama Team Leader Manual

Paul and the Underground Church Leader Manual

Apprenticeship Games Leader Manual

Family Time Teaching Kit

Student Resources:Student Book/Postcards From Rome

Follow-Up Foto Frame™

Bible Memory Maker Coins

Coin Pouch

Name Badge

Family Sash

Iron-On Transfer

Marketplace Shop Sample Pack:

Mock Leather Wristband Kit

Abacus Kit

Laurel Wreath Kit

Bulla Kit

Wooden Top Kit

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When you’re in Rome—you’re Family! Each child joins a “roman Family” of up to 10 kids—so everyone fits in, everyone’s got friends, and it’s easy to move children from place to place in the marketplace. you can have as many Families as you’d like…from 1 to 100! Just give each Family a name. choose your own, or one of the common roman Family names listed. and here are more great reasons to form Families… Family leaders remind kids (and adults!) of daily bible Points before Families head into the marketplace each day. and after marketplace experiences, Families gather to discuss what kids learned…how it relates to the Bible Point…and how it all applies to daily life!

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we make it easy on you.All the cool supplies you’ll need for 10 kids…in one convenient kit. Save yourself the headache of scouting through stores only to settle for items that aren’t right for the activity!

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Must-have!

creative activities help Roman Families apply what they’re learning to everyday life!

Order one kit for every 10 kids— and make Bible learning memorable!

in each Family time teaching kit you get…• 1 gift box• 1 sad servius Puzzle• 1 sheet of 12 God’s love is always with us stickers • 1 package of Grow Powder • 1 packet of disappearing Puffs (asst. colors)• 1 Family time leader manualAnd a whole bunch of fun and deep Bible learning!

Family ResourcesDouble—even triple—your VBS impact!

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At Rome, kids step into Bible history...Your kids won’t just hear about Paul—they’ll feel like they’ve stepped into Bible history to visit him. They’ll see the chain rubbing against Paul’s wrist and hear the gruff voice of Paul’s guard. Your kids will brush against roman soldiers in a crowded marketplace, then tiptoe to a secret cave where brave christians huddle in prayer. they’ll feel the excitement and catch a whiff of danger as foot-steps pass just inches from where they hide.

At Rome, kids don’t just watch dramas—they’re swept along as real-life events unfold in the marketplace. kids see, smell, hear, taste, and touch bible truths. cement that bible learning in place with the hands-on activities you’ll find in the next few pages. Each activity captivates kids…sparks their interest…and prompts memorable Bible learning.

Order these activities for your kids now—and see their eyes light up with excitement and understanding!

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order one book per student!

Postcards From Rome Student Bookthese five colorful “postcards” are an easy way to send Bible truths home with children. Each day’s “Postcard From rome” highlights the daily drama, the lesson from Paul, and gives specific, practical ways to live out God’s word in daily life. bonus: Each child gets a postcard to share with family and friends— a perfect way to continue the Rome Bible learning at home!

kids take memorable bible learning home each day!

Student Materials

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Cement the VBS learning—with Bible Memory Makers®!Your kids will long remember their visit to Rome—and these souvenir coins help that happen. Each day, every roman Family member receives a specially minted bible memory maker coin. coins are engraved with special scriptures, reminders of daily bible Points. and coins are sized to fit perfectly inside the coin pouch participants receive during their first Family time.

Too cool to lose, these coins travel home daily as proud possessions—and prompt discussion with parents about what kids are learning at your VBS! “ why does each person need a whole set of Bible Memory Makers? Can’t I just give one coin to each child?”

You could…but which Scripture references and Bible Points would you prefer that kids forget? these memory makers do what they say—make memories as they’re handled and shown to friends, continuing to reinforce Bible truth... and share the Gospel!

Coin Pouch

Bible Memory Makers®

coins are engraved with special scriptures, reminders of daily Bible Points.

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Name Badge StickersPlace a badge on every volunteer and child. six badges per sheet. laser printer and photocopier compatible.

SashesThese colorful sashes coordinate with Roman Family names (see the posters on page 35) and help Family leaders (and you!) instantly see who belongs where.

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Student MaterialsQuickly identify your Roman Family members!

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Family of Maximus deep Blue Sashes 646847-12267-5 l $2.99/pkg. of 10

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Family of Pompeius Peach Sashes 646847-12270-5 l $2.99/pkg. of 10

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Bring Rome to life with hands-on craft projects! Quality crafts…engaging projects…these keepsakes make the rome experience complete! when your kids pop into marketplace shops and join in the creative fun, they dig deep into the roman culture and Bible-time learning.

You care about kids—and we do, too.

That’s why our crafts meet national safety standards and are produced by manufacturers that don’t use child labor or abuse the labor force. we take extra steps so you can order resources guilt-free. ordering crafts from Group lets you care for your kids and care for children elsewhere.

When in Rome…

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Mock Leather Wristband Kitchildren personalize their wristbands with colorful leather shapes, and make this high-quality craft to wear home…and all week at VBS!

Each kit includes 1 wristband, 5 pre-cut shapes, and 1 cord. wRISTBaNd: artificial leather, 8” x 5/8”, 5 holes evenly spaced apart SHaPeS: 22 mm diameter, 5 assorted designs, assorted colors CORd: 18”

Laurel Wreath KitThe Emperor never went anywhere without one and neither will your kids! Easy-to-make, fun-to-wear wreaths give children that Roman fashion edge this summer!

Each kit includes ½” x 30” green ribbon, 14 green tissue paper leaves (14 mm x 75 mm) and 14 double-sided tape pieces.

Leather-Working

WreathMaking

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Read the wreath: in ancient rome, olive wreaths were worn for weddings, myrtle wreaths represented love, and laurel wreaths stood for victory.

When in Rome…

Marketplace Projectshands-on crafts connect kids with ancient rome!

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Bulla Kitwe call them necklaces; roman children wore them to make good things happen—and these bullas actually do. why? because kids will personalize them with christian symbols and prompt a deepening faith!

Each bulla kit contains 2 metal disks, sheet of adhesive epoxy stickers, and 30” yarn.

Abacus KitYup—Romans used an abacus, too, and your kids will master one with 20 small plastic pebbles. who needs battery-powered calculators when they have an abacus?

Each abacus kit comes with pebbles and board. size: 4” x 2½”

GrammaticusSchool

Metal-Working

Marketplace Projectskeepsakes kids will treasure for years to come!

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Wooden Top Kit“i made it myself!” you’ll hear that proudly repeated throughout the marketplace as children craft their own sturdy, spinning top to take home.

Each kit includes a solid hardwood 1¾” x 2¼” top.

Carpentry

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Scroll Paper Sturdy roll gives kids plenty of space to write. includes 72” of scroll paper.

Wax Seal Stampersset of 2 metal stampers. apply your choice of royal insignia on wax seals!

Sealing Waxmelts where you want it! use to seal scrolls and conduct official Roman business!

includes 4 sealing wax candles.

Bamboo Styluses invite children to practice their latin letters the old-fashioned way—with a pen dipped in ink. You provide the ink and supervision; we’ve got the pens.

Set of 4 bamboo wood pens.

ScribeShop

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Marketplace ProjectsEven grown-ups love authentic Roman crafts!

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Crank up the fun and excitement in Rome! There’s nothing frightening about a plastic sword…but strap it on an actor and suddenly he’s in character, fully alert…and so are the kids watching him. These safe props let kids instantly know who’s working for the Emperor!

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Roman Guard Helmet crafted from pliable gray plastic, with a gold plastic crown and ear-protecting wings. The red plume is gold-trimmed.

adult sized.

29Roman Guard Breastplate20” tall, 16” wide, sized for a small or medium adult. This plastic breastplate shines like hammered metal…is lightweight and sturdy…and adds a gleam of danger. Tell your guards to forget the gym—here’s instant pecs!

one emperor flooded the colosseum and staged a mock sea battle—with ships!

Rome Fun Fact:

Outlet

Outlet

Program Resources

Your Roman guards will look the part!

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Roman Guard Shield 18” in diameter and finished to look battle-worn. Durable gray plastic with gold highlights. not for stopping real arrows, but your kids won’t know that!

Roman Guard Sword 19” long with notches on sheath to fit on your belt. Safe for use with children—no sharp edges.

Bible-Times Costume Pattern Pack outfit your volunteers with a wardrobe your church will use again and again. includes 3 patterns: Roman soldier costume, Bible-times costume, and rabbi costume. included in starter kit.

Outlet

Outlet

When in Rome…

Program Resources Add an authentic look the easy way!

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Roman Guard Skeleton Keys Give Paul’s guard keys that look—and sound—official! 5” skeleton keys clank with dungeon heft as they hang from your guard’s belt. 3 keys per ring, antique brass finish.

Roman Denarii Each day you’ll give kids Roman coins to use in the marketplace—and these durable, gold-tone coins are easy to use, day after day!

roman denarii, 144-count bag

Roman Drum Get attention—quickly! Perfect for transitioning between activities and announcing the arrival of a senator in the marketplace!

7” diameter

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Outlet

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Outlet

Gratius maximus: (Graht-see-yoos maX-i-moos) means “thank you very much.”

When in Rome…

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Sand from the church playground

Use church pop-up canopies!

Baskets (everyone’s got baske

ts!)

bruce barry is the best! he’s the leader in creating themed environments for children—and he’ll show you how to make your VBS look incredible. check out the Decorating Places: Rome dVd on page 34!

Outlet items available from Group and your Group VBS supplier.

You can build Rome in a day! And here’s how!

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Check out Group outlet. Prices are great!

Get boxes from grocery store

Solid-colored sheets: Thrift store finds!

Round up fake greenery from church members

Borrow sheets for Marketplace! Ask the Millers to

bring their animals!

Carve foam with hot knife

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Decorating Places: Rome DVDif only the ancient romans had this dVd—they’d have finished the city in no time!

Decorating Places: Rome DVD (featuring wacky world’s bruce barry) walks you step-by-step through designing and building a breathtaking stage. You get all the details, including how to turn lightweight Styrofoam blocks into fun granite arches and columns.

Good news: it’s easy! better news: you’ll use these Bible-times decorations at VBS and again and again at other ministry events!

Rome Clip Art, Decorating, & Publicity CDloaded with clip art, customizable forms, and decorating patterns.

Stone Wall Covering looks like rock…light like paper…the easy way to create a stone wall on stage!

48”wide x 25’ long.

Outlet

a must-have!

now with publicity items too!

DecoratingTransform your church—the easy way!

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Family Names Poster Packcolor coordinated with sashes. help kids see at a glance where to gather! 17” x 22”

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You can build Rome in a day—and fill it with great stuff!

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Giant Decorating PostersEasy decorating! You can use these again during your next christmas or Easter pageant, too!

36”x 60”

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Want to wash up in Rome? There wasn’t soap…but you could rub oil on your skin and scrape it off with a curved tool to get clean.

Rome Fun Fact:

DecoratingGiant posters make decorating easy!

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Giant Outdoor Bannernotify the neighborhood! this weather-resistant, 8’ x 4’ vinyl Vbs banner is reinforced with sturdy grommets. Guaranteed to get attention.

Invitation Postcards kids love getting mail—especially fun postcards like these. Four perforated postcards on each 8½” x 11” sheet so it’s easy to customize and photocopy. Save time!

PublicityGet noticed—and grow!

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Publicity PosterGet the word out: rome’s the place to be! hang these 17” x 22” posters in your church or community.

Publicity Value Pack Generate excitement and spark enthusiasm with Rome publicity items! This super-savings pack includes:

• 52 invitation Postcards (1 pkg.) • 1 Giant outdoor banner • 5 Publicity Posters (1 pkg.)

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Extollo Music Leader Version CD includes all 8 rome songs plus instrumental tracks and a PowerPoint slide show of all song lyrics. one copy free in your starter kit—order more for convenience.

Extollo Music DVD on-screen lyrics and actions for all 8 rome songs.

Why can’t I copy the music? To get the very best VBS music for your program, we use a variety of artists and publishers. We pay them a royalty each time we distribute their work—which means we can’t ethically give you permission to make copies.

Extollo Music CDincludes all 8 rome songs! Perfect for building excitement before, during, and after your program. Stereo.

Music & MediaTouch kids’ hearts!

Extollo means “praise” in latin…and that’s just what you, your kids, and your visitors will do!

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The Roman Marcus Tullio Tiro invented shorthand in 63 BC. No word on his involvement in promoting text messaging.

Rome Fun Fact:

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Rome @ Home Family Devotional kids have a great time in rome…but that’s not where they live their lives. these 10 do-them-at-home devotions bring families closer together…share the Bible truths discovered at Rome…and build sustainable family faith traditions.

Devotions are simple, meaningful, and memorable for all ages. Families can plug in these devotions after dinner, before bedtime, or whenever the family is together. And because booklets come in a 10-pack, they’re affordable and easy for you to order!

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Certificate of Completion Give your VBS kids a fun reminder of their Rome adventure. Destined for refrigerator doors all over town!

107/8” x 83/8” sheets

Follow-Up Foto Frames® it’s an outreach tool and surprise gift—all in one! Snap a souvenir photo of each participant, then mail or deliver the photo. There’s room to write or stamp your church’s name—and an invitation to come back for your other programs!

holds a 4” x 6” photo.

Iron-On Transferuse these colorful, easy-to-apply iron-on transfers to add rome pizzazz to t-shirts, tote bags, or other gifts for leaders and kids.

Gifts and SurprisesFun stuff for your staff and students!

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when you choose Group’s rome Vbs, you’re not alone! Group’s web of support is there to help you along the way.

Get plugged in with:• the exclusive e-newsletter full of tips, advice, and special offers• the thriving online forum where you can chat with other rome directors around the

globe and hear from the creators of Group’s VBS, too• a personal Vbs assistant at Group to help answer your questions• Vbs training and networking Parties where you can get valuable training by a Vbs

expert, as well as connect with churches in your community

all this – and it’s FrEE! you can find out more at group.com/vbs. to register for a Vbs training and networking Party, see details below!

Training and Networking Parties: Join the party—get inspired, energized, and prepared! attending a networking Party is a great way to build community spirit with churches in your area and to build excitement, help each other, and plan to share decorations.You get:

• budget-stretching solutions and winning ideas for volunteer recruitment• hands-on craft training• a fun, relaxing time to network, share ideas, and pray• training from an experienced Group Vbs expert• Exclusive gifts for party-goers only

Bring your first-time station leaders and your craft leader!

It’s easy: Find a party near you at group.com/vbs, or check the listings on the next page.

Register now by contacting the host church in your area (see page 45 or online at group.com/vbs).

You’re Not Alonehere’s how to get connected!

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STATE CITY PARTY DATE TIME CHURCH CONTACT NAME CONTACT NUMBER

alabama

Fairhope 4/4/2009 9-noon Fairhope United Methodist Church

Emily Garner (251) 928-1148

arkansas

Sheridan 4/25/2009 9-noon Immanuel Baptist Church Karen Moffett (870) 942-5939

caliFornia

Orangevale 3/21/2009 9-noon East Valley Church Joe Patterson (916) 988-1717

hawaii

Kaneohe 3/28/2009 1-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Karen Makashima (808) 532-1111

illinois

Springfield 4/18/2009 9-noon Cherry Hills Baptist Church

Larry Crane (217) 546-4818

indiana

Marion 5/9/2009 9-noon The River Community Church

Jeremy Hite (765) 661-8768

michiGan

Albion 3/28/2009 9-noon Caring Community Church Diana Shafe (517) 629-8264

north carolina

Raleigh 3/21/2009 9-noon Highland Baptist Church Lisa S. Burney (919) 779-8778

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Akron 4/4/2009 9-noon Akron Baptist Temple Josh Harris (330) 745-8824

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Dallas 5/2/2009 9-noon Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church

Donna Gann (214) 339-2211

Mineola 3/22/2009 1-4 p.m. The Mineola S.D.A. Church Stephanie Whisenhunt (903) 526-9675

San Antonio 3/21/2009 9-noon The Church at Stone Oak Chris Well (210) 499-5775

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Sandy 3/14/2009 9-noon Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Kelli Kirk (801) 255-8181

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