church summer programs
Summer programs at church can enhance attendance at church, a time that attendance tends to drift off. VBS, summer day care, day camps, reading programs are well known programs that church’s do. Consider some other summer programs for your facility. Ice Cream events, senior luncheons, and many other events can help your ministries. Church summer programs are popular within the student ministry of churches and they allow students to stay connected, stay out later, and enjoy outdoor activities. Get some great summer program ideas in Religious Product News.
8 Ways Your Church Can Gain Momentum This Summer
The school year is nearly over, and, for many families, it’s time to take a break, sleep in, and enjoy a slower pace of life. But for churches, summer is a busy time. Children and student camps are around the corner. Vacation Bible Schools (or other summer programs) are being planned. You have volunteers
7 Summer Outreach Ideas
Summer is a time when things aren’t so chaotic, and people are a little less tense. They can relax a little. The squash is out of season, and the holiday festivities are out of sight. And, it is a great time as a church to make yourself known in your community. As you plan
How to Plan for 2021 VBS
By Melita Thomas In this strange season of unprecedented circumstances, we’ve all found ourselves needing to get creative with different aspects of church ministry. Programming needs and methods have shifted, but the mission of the church has not changed. The gospel has not changed, nor has our desperate need of it. I am convinced
Camper to Counselor Ratio
Have you ever allowed your kids to have a big sleepover at your house? A bunch of kids eating junk food, staying up way too late, and staggering back out to mom’s minivan at 9 a.m. with pillow and sleeping bag in tow. Do you remember what your house looked like after the dust
7 Simple Summer Ideas for Student Ministry
By Tim Price In many ways, summers can still be carefree for students. Of course, there is some travel and sports, but not every student is gone every day. Summer months provide a great opportunity to build relationships, form community, be out a bit later, enjoy some warmer weather activities and help keep students connected.
74 Tips for a Great Vacation Bible School
This article was originally published in the December 2007 issue. It is courtesy of Vacation Bible School Nut, www.vacationbibleschoolnut.com. If you’re reading this article, you’re excited, scared, nervous, or a combination of all three. You’re about to embark on a thrilling journey, because there’s no greater outreach ministry to children than Vacation Bible School.
The Importance of Setting Goals for Vacation Bible School
This article originally appeared in the December 2009 issue. By Peg Arnold Peg Arnold is VBS editor for Regular Baptist Press, www.RegularBaptistPress.org. Vacation Bible School is more than a few days of fun for kids and more than a week of Bible stories and crafts, games and snacks, singing, laughter, and lots of fun.
Church Summer Reading Programs for Children
By Kristin Charles Libraries all over the nation conduct summer reading programs, so why shouldn’t we? There is a plethora of quality literature out there and children looking for something to do. All they need is a little encouragement! Goals Summer reading allows children to maintain skills and develop a lifelong love for books. Reading
Serving Others: Summer Program Ideas for Kids
By Emily Mullens Planning a Serving Others Summer (SOS) can be a fun way to connect to the community, serve others, and bring the church family together. These are very simple ideas you can carry out quickly. Print water bottle labels with a Bible verse and your church information and pass out at a local
Making the Most of Your VBS Experience
This article originally appeared in the December 2006 issue. By Mary Grace Becker Mary Grace Becker is senior product developer for NexGen Team, a division of Cook Communications Ministries, www.cookministries.org. The month of December with its bright Christmas lights and thermometer dip may not seem the best time to think about Vacation Bible School.
