Holiday Bible Club Resources for Loan
The following is a list of programmes and resources which various Reformed Churches of New Zealand have used for outreach holiday clubs.
The resources are available for loan. Contact the church which has this resource, if you would like to borrow it.
Church which has this
programme
Title
Theme
Bucklands Beach
Bucklands Beach
Bucklands Beach
Nelson
Christchurch
Light Factory
Jesus as the Light of the
World
Bodybuilders
Creation, Sin, Salvation,
Service
Shipshapes
Focuses attention on Jesus
through the life of Peter
Bible Stories
Healing of the blind man;
Jesus death; Saul‟s
conversion; Philip
baptises the Ethiopian;
Peter‟s release from
prison
John 8:12;
1 John 1:5;
Psalm 119:105
Candle-in-a-pot; lantern;
lighthouse picture in a
wooden frame; chariot
3-days (9am-3pm)
Creation; Jesus blesses
little children; Jesus heals
a leper; the prodigal son;
Jesus death and
resurrection
HMS Friendship
Peter the disciple, his
denial of Christ and
forgiveness.
Jesus calls Peter; Jesus
walks on the water; Peter
denies Jesus; Peter heals
the sick and spreads the
Good News
Walk Like an Egyptian
Different theme each day,
emphasized in Bible story
and memory verse
The complete story of
Joseph‟s life, divided into
four parts: Joseph and his
brothers; From slave to
ruler; Famine; Reunion
Psalm 139:14;
Philippians 4:6;
1 John 4:9
Framed mirror, prayer
album; wooden
person/acrobat
3-days (9am-3pm)
Matthew 4:19;
Matthew 16:16;
Mark 16:15
Sun catchers; wooden
model boat; door-hanger
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3-days (9am-3pm)
5 days
Matthew 7:12; Romans
8:28; Acts 14:17;
Ephesians 4:32
Gingerbread Joseph;
painting pillowcases; door
knob hanger; pyramid box
4 days (9.30am-12pm)
Age range
5-7 year olds,
8-11 year olds
5-7 year olds,
8-11 year olds
5-7 year olds,
8-11 year olds
5-11 year olds
5-10 year olds
Further notes
Adaptation of Scripture
Union programme to suit
church‟s beliefs, local
culture, and desired
format
Adaptation of Scripture
Union programme to suit
church‟s beliefs, local
culture, and desired
format
Adaptation of Scripture
Union programmes:
„Ship Shapes‟ and
„Fishing Tours Unlimited‟
Memory Verses
Crafts
Format
Jesus calls Peter, Jesus
heals Peter‟s mother-inlaw, Jesus forgives Peter,
Peter and John and the
lame man, Jesus‟ power
releases Peter from prison
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Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Resources available for
loan
CD of manuals, including
full programme and
activity sheets, etc
Paper copy of manuals
Outline of programme
CD of sound
effects/theme music
Photocopiable masters of
colouring competition
Photocopiable masters of
take-home sheets
Drama script
List of songs used
Craft samples
Outline of craft
instructions
Ideas for games
Props
Photos of the programme
(prints)
Light Factory
Bodybuilders
HMS Friendship
Shipshapes
Walk Like an Egyptian
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Church which has this
programme
Title
Theme
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christmas Unwrapped
Jesus‟ birth, life, and
death, and its meaning
Nutty Professors
God‟s power in creation
Secret Agents I
Jesus – Who is He?
Bible Stories
Jesus‟ birth; examples of
Jesus‟ miracles; Jesus‟
death; Jesus‟ resurrection
and ascension
Mission Impossible?
Jesus‟ almighty power,
and His care for the
people
Feeding the 5,000, and
Peter‟s response, “You
are the Christ, the Son of
the living God.”
Creation
Jesus‟ heals paralytic;
Jesus the King; Jesus‟
Death; Jesus‟ resurrection
Memory Verses
Ephesians 2:8
Psalm 145:13,15
Crafts
Format
Soap-making, decorating
candle and candle holder;
gingerbread cross;
bookmark
4 days (9.30am-12pm)
Memo board, photo
album, shortbread fish
shape, “Trusty Timer”
(sand timer)
4 days (9.30am-12pm)
Jer. 32:17; Jer 1:5;
Acts 17:24
Bookends (planets &
space); robot; dinosaur;
decorated pen
Secret Agents II
Different theme each day,
emphasized in Bible story
and memory verse
Crucifixion, resurrection;
Jesus appears to disciples
while fishing; Jesus
appears to disciples in a
room; Paul and Philippian
jailor
Rom. 5:8; John 14:6;
I Cor. 6:14
Spyglass; book with
hidden compartments,
shield, disguises
Age range
5-10 year olds
Further notes
Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Disguises, fans, stained
glass window, capes
4 days (9am-12pm)
4 days (9am-12pm)
4 days (9am-12pm)
5-10 year olds
5-10 year olds
5-10 year olds
5-10 year olds
Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Scripture Union
programme, adapted
Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Resources available for
loan
CD of manuals, including
full programme and
activity sheets, etc
Paper copy of manuals
Christmas Unwrapped
Outline of programme
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CD of sound
effects/theme music
Photocopiable masters of
colouring competition
Photocopiable masters of
take-home sheets
Drama script
List of songs used
Craft samples
Mission Impossible?
Photos of the programme
(via email)
Secret Agents I
Secret Agents II
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Outline of craft
instructions
Ideas for games
Props
Nutty Professors
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for making the dinosaur
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Wall hanging showing
days of creation
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theme song
theme song
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Church which has this
programme
Title
Theme
Christchurch
Bucklands Beach
ROAR!!!
Trust in God, the Rock;
pray to Him; obey Him
Bible Stories
Format
Daniel and friends not
eating king‟s food; the
fiery furnace; Daniel in
the lions‟ den; King
Nebuchadnezzar‟s dream
of the statue
Proverbs 3:5; Philippians
4:13
Decorate terracotta pots
and plant radish seed; “pet
rocks”; lion masks; foam
bookmarks
4 days (9.30 am– 12 pm)
Going Bananas
To teach basic truths about God and introduce unchurched children to Him through Jesus. Bible
characters they meet may seem to have „gone
bananas‟, but in fact the sanest thing that anyone
can do is to love and trust God and live His way.
Noah Obeyed God (Genesis 6:9-22 and Creation)
Gideon Trusted God (Judges 6,7)
Elijah Worshipped God (1 Kings 18:17-39)
Zacchaeus – Found by God (Luke 19:1-10)
Jemima – Giving Thanks to God (Luke 7:36-50)
Age range
5-10 year olds
5-7 year olds,
8-11 year olds
Further notes
Developed by
congregation‟s holiday
Bible club group
Is an adaptation of Scripture Union programme to
suit church‟s beliefs, local culture, and desired
format.
Memory Verses
Crafts
Deuteronomy 6:5; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Luke 19:10
Pin and Thread Picture; notepad holder; kite
making
3 days (9am – 3pm)
Resources available for
loan
CD of manuals, including
full programme and
activity sheets, etc
Paper copy of manuals
ROAR!!!
Outline of programme
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CD of sound
effects/theme music
Photocopiable masters of
colouring competition
Photocopiable masters of
take-home sheets
Drama script
List of songs used
Craft samples
Outline of craft
instructions
Ideas for games
Props
Going Bananas
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„outline of programme‟
above)
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day 4 story)
Photos of the programme
(prints)
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Other programmes and resources available for loan:
(contact church to find out what is included in the resources)
Resource
Go for Gold holiday programme (Scripture Union)
Large hand puppets, collapsible stage, selection of scripts,
instruction for use
Son Canyon River Adventure (Gospel Light)
Son Castle Faire (Gospel Light)
Gone Fishing (Scripture Union)
Son Seeker Safari (Gospel Light)
Journey through the Bible (based on various Bible stories)
Son Town Family Celebration (Gospel Light)
Son Wood Ho craft book (Gospel Light)
Bodybuilders (Scripture Union)
Noah (drama script and props)
Church which has this resource
Wellington
Wellington
Avondale
Avondale
Avondale
Avondale
Avondale
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch
Christchurch