Day By Day
Each day at Gadget's Garage is focused on a key Bible story that unpacks our theme: God's Always Doing Great, Exciting Things!
All lessons include a clear main idea focus that is reinforced through crafts and connectors, visuals and word play that connect the theme to the daily story. Even the snack for each day reinforces the main idea. You can be sure that kids leave each day with a clear understanding, and can confidently answer Mom or Dad when they ask, "What did you learn at VBS today?"
Site Activities
Each day begins at Power Up! Opening where kids meet their G.A.D.G.E.T. Groups and Group Guides (small groups and leaders). They sing, pray, and start the day with Gadget and Gizmo, who they meet through our Skit DVD or through your own live skits. From Power Up!, children explore five rotation sites where they learn from God's Word and witness the wonder and workmanship of Jesus, the ultimate inventor, engineer, designer, and builder. Finally, everyone gathers at Eureka! Closing to sing, pray, and view the closing skit on the Skit DVD. Bible Story: God made the universe
Main Idea: God made the world for you and me
Bible Memory Verse: I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
Crafts: Creation Suncatcher: A beautiful reminder that God made the world and us. Globe suncatcher is a cherished keepsake.
Connector: I 1der ("I wonder") - Hands God
used His hands to mold and make His most wonderful and special
creation, people! In thanks, we use our hands to praise God and care
for His world.
Snack: The World in My Hands: A delicious combo of fruit and sweets is a chance for kids to create their own edible world.
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Bible Story: Jesus turns water into wine
Main Idea: Jesus transforms you and me
Bible Memory Verse: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 1 Corinthians 5:17
Crafts: Transform-A-Mask: Kids reveal their inner Gizmo as they learn that Jesus transforms us and makes us His new creation. Gizmo mask is fun to color; kids can even glue on decorative art. Includes elastic to hold it on!
Connector: IM trans4md ("I am transformed") - Mind
Jesus, God's Son, changed water into wine at a wedding in Cana. It was a miracle. The Holy Spirit changes our hearts and minds so we can believe in Jesus, our Savior. We are His new creations.
Snack: Snack Bots: Kids construct their own yummy bots at snack time with pretzels, marshmallows, and cheese cubes.
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Bible Story: Jesus tells a seed story Main Idea: God's Word grows in you and me Bible Memory Verse: You are God's field. 1 Corinthians 3:9 Preschool Verse: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it. Luke 11:28 NKJV Crafts:
Sow and Seed Sand Art: Artwork for the sower and seed Bible story is
combined with our most popular type of craft. Kids love to create
beauty with sand art. Connector: I gro ("I grow") - Ears We
hear God's Word in the Bible. It shows us our sin and our Savior,
Jesus. God's Word Grows in you and me to show us that we are His
much-loved children who live for Jesus and serve Him with joy!
Snack: A "Pear" of Ears: Healthy and delicious, this snack is fun to create and eat.
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Bible Story: Jesus' transfiguration
Main Idea: Jesus demonstrates His power for you and me
Bible Memory Verse: The gospel . . . is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16 Crafts:
My Bot Kit: Kids transform and assemble their own mini robot buddy and
remember the story of Jesus’ transformation. It’s the perfect way to
bring home the meaning of an extraordinary story. Each bot comes with
its own plastic gear and has the theme Bible verse on its back
(Ephesians 2:10). Small parts, not recommended for children under 5.
Connector: I witnS ("I witness") - Eyes
Jesus
shows His power for you and me on a mountain so we can see that Jesus
is God's Son and our Savior. By His power, we can tell others about
Jesus.
Snack: Eye C U: Ice cream and candy combine for an eye-catching, tasty treat.
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| Bible Story: Jesus on the Emmaus Road
Main Idea: Jesus creates new life for you and me
Bible Memory Verse: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Crafts:
Lace-It-Up-Heart: A heartwarming reminder of Jesus’ enduring love.
Large cardboard heart has pre-cut holes for kids to lace it up and
decorate.
Connector: IM nu ("I'm New") - Heart Walking
on the road to Emmaus, two men's hearts burned as Jesus told them the
truth about Himself. Jesus rose from the dead to forgive our sin and
give us clean hearts, ready to serve Him and share His joy with others.
Snack: Burning Hearts:
Kids roll in the fun with this brightly colored, heart-shaped snack
that is a new twist on yummy jelly sandwiches (no peanuts involved!)
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Inventive Idea
Publicity items are available in smaller quantities to cut back on leftovers.
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From the Word
We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
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