VBS 2016 Children’s Missions Overview
Purpose Statement
This 45 minute conference is designed to preview the 2016 Submerged Mission Rotation
Leader Guide and to offer ideas on how the Mission Rotation can be used throughout
the week of VBS.
Resources to Collect, Prepare, & Copy
Resources to Collect
 Bible
 Mission Rotation Leader Guide
 6 panel Under the Sea Scene Setter
 1 package of Submerged Tablecloths
 Submerged Inflatables (optional)
 Bible
 Timer
 Notebook for DVD-ROM contents
 United States Map
 World Map
 Globe (Optional)
 Pens or Pencils
 Easels to display inserts from Missions Leader Guide
 2 Thank You Cards for Missionary Families
 Brown paper bag or Gallon Zip Lock Bag for the Tide You Over Pack
 Contents for Tide You Over Pack
o Dried Fruit
o Trail Mix
o Bottled Water
o Protein Bars
o Fruit Cups
o Breakfast Bars
o Granola Bars
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Pretzels
Fruit Snacks
Peanut Butter Crackers
Resources to Prepare
 Insert items in Mission Leader Guide
 Example of the Tide You Over Pack
Resources to Copy
 Item 1 – One per conferee
 Contents from the DVD-ROM
Focal Wall Description
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Space for Projection of Daily Mission Videos
United States Map
World Map
6 Panel Under the Sea scene setter
Cardboard or insulation foam submersible (optional)
Room Setup Description
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Small table covered with Submerged tablecloth at entrance to conference door
for handouts, Thank You Cards and pens or pencils
Focal wall large enough for a Projector Screen or TV
6 Panel Under the Sea Scene Setter behind screen
Maps on either side of the projection table
Chairs in a semi-circle
Mission Rotation Materials displayed on a table beneath US Map
FOCAL WALL
World
Map
TV or
Projector
Site
US
Map
Decoration Suggestions
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Submerged table cloths to cover materials and handout table
Submerged Inflatables to hang from ceiling
Maps of United States and The World
6 Panel Under the Sea Scene Setter
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Submerged submersible cut out of cardboard or insulation foam with 2
periscopes pointed toward maps (Optional)
Globe on entrance table (Optional)
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Audio Visual Needs
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Projector or TV/DVD
Extension cord
Teaching Steps
1. Have the Mission Rotation DVD-Rom playing as the conferees arrive.
2. Welcome each conferee into the room and ask them to sign the Thank You Card
for the missionary families we will be learning about today. Encourage them to
look around the room as the other conferees arrive.
3. Ask the conferees to take their seats and then read Romans 10:11-15. Share
how this verse challenges us to share the love of Christ with all people and be
willing to leave our comfort zone so that those who have not heard will hear the
Good News of Jesus Christ.
4. Lead a time of prayer for those in attendance and for the churches they
represent.
5. Using the instructions from the If You Knew Me portion of page 8 of the Mission
Leader Guide, play the get acquainted game with the conferees.
6. Ask the conferees to introduce their partner and share one thing they learned
about them. If the group is large, ask several conferees to share.
7. After each one has shared one thing about their partner remind the conferees
that we each share many things in common.
a. Our Savior
b. Our desire to share His love with others
c. Our passion for VBS
8. Meet the Missionaries
a. Ask if everyone received a handout as they entered the room.
b. Share with them that we will be learning about two different families again
this year.
c. Have the conferees fill in the blanks as you share the stories of the Dye
Family that is serving in Atlanta and DJ’s family that is serving in Canada
and South Asia. Share with them any updates that you have received
about these families.
i. THE DYE FAMILY
1. Matt Dye was the pastor at Dallsburg Baptist Church.
2. His family moved from Wheatley, Kentucky to Atlanta,
Georgia.
3. Matt discovered that millions of people in Atlanta do not
know that Jesus is real.
4. When Matt and his wife Teresa moved to Atlanta they
didn’t have a job. They started their own Shaved Ice Truck
business.
5. ______ is the name of the church the Dye Family started.
6. Teresa met a mom at a park her name is Tess. She and
her family now know about Jesus.
ii. DJ’s FAMILY
1. DJ’s parents are missionaries in Ontario, Canada.
2. DJ and his mom will travel to South Asia to visit with his
Auntie Helen and Uncle Donald.
3. DJ’s aunt and uncle spend a lot of time with people living
in slums. They tell the people there that Jesus loves them.
4. There are more than a billion South Asians in the world.
5. Many South Asians are Hindu and believe in over 300
million gods.
6. Uncle Donald puts Bible Stories and worship songs on
micro SD cards.
d. Tell the conferees it will be fun to share the stories of these two families
with the children this summer. Each family stepped out on Faith and
continues to trust God to provide for their needs as they serve Him in their
own ministry areas.
e. We all cannot pack up and go but we can be encouragers and Prayer
Warriors for those who are serving around the world. Please remember to
sign the cards for each Missionary family that are located on the
conference room door entry table. I know they will be excited to see that
they are being lifted up today.
9. Tide You Over Packs
a. Share with the conferees an example of the Tide You Over Packs and
ask if they have any suggestions that would like to share.
b. Ask how the packs could be used in their ministry areas.
10. Mission Rotation Options
a. Share with the group that some churches do not use the Mission Rotation
materials because of time constraints. Have them share how their
churches use the Mission Rotation during their VBS.
i. During the Beginning or Ending Worship Rally’s
ii. Watch the Missions video during the Snack Rotation
iii. Time Share with another Rotation
1. Missions 3 days and Rec 2 days
a. Condense the mission stories into 3 days and work
on Tide You Over Packs
2. Missions 2 days and Crafts 3 days
a. Learn about each Mission Family on separate days
and work on Tide You Over Packs
11. If time permits answer any questions the conferees might have about the Mission
Rotation materials..
12. To conclude the conference share your contact information with the group and
encourage them to share their 2016 VBS adventures with you. Then close in
prayer.
The Dye Family
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__________________ was the pastor at Dallasburg Baptist Church.
His family moved from Wheatley, Kentucky to _____________.
Matt discovered that ____________ of people in Atlanta do not know that
__________ is real.
When Matt and his wife ________ moved to Atlanta they didn’t have a
job. They started their own ______________ business.
_________ is the name of the church the Dye Family started.
Teresa met a mom at a park her name is _______. She and her family
now know about Jesus.
DJ’s Family
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DJ’s parents are missionaries in _____________.
DJ and his mom will travel to ____________ to visit with his
Auntie ______ and Uncle _______.
DJ’s aunt and uncle spend a lot of time with people living in
_______. They tell the people there that _______________.
There are more than a ___________ South Asians in the world.
Many South Asians are Hindu and believe in over _______
million gods.
Uncle Donald puts _____________ and ______________ on
micro SD cards.
Tide You Over Packs
Bags to Decorate
Dried Fruit
Trail Mix
Bottled Water
Protein Bars
Fruit Cups
Breakfast Bars
Granola Bars
Pretzels
Fruit Snacks
Peanut Butter Crackers
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Mission Rotation Options
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During the Opening or Closing Worship Rally