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PRAYER GUIDE

3...2...1...COUNTDOWN
Everyone can pray
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER VBS!

Before VBS During VBS


7 Days before VBS: Pray for our Day 1 of VBS: today is the day! Pray
pastor and VBS director. Pray that for all workers as they deal with fast
God will give wisdom in final paced schedules, learning new names,
planning. Pray for the safety and and unexpected events. Ask God to
health of participants, workers, and give them strength and flexibility.
their families. Day 2 of VBS: Pray for increased
6 Days before VBS: Pray for the attendance and transformed lives.
spiritual preparation of all workers. Pray that all participants will
5 Days before VBS: Pray that God will experience God’s presence today.
protect the church facilities and Day 3 of VBS: Pray for joy and
mechanical systems. Pray for good enthusiasm for all workers. Pray for
weather. each person attending VBS and their
4 Days before VBS: Pray for the families.
unchurched families who will attend Day 4 of VBS: Today, “The ABCs of
VBS. Pray that God will help them Becoming a Christian” will be
find love and acceptance at our presented to children. Pray for the
church. moving of the Holy Spirit, for
3 Days before VBS: Pray for a clear Brother Morgan as he presents the
presentation of Jesus Christ to all age Gospel, those who will hear, and the
groups. Pray that the Holy Spirit will decision counselors.
prepare the hearts of every person Day 5 of VBS: Pray that leaders will be
who attends our VBS. sensitive to those who still need to
2 Days before VBS: Pray that leaders respond to the Gospel. Pray for
will be filled with joy and children as they continue learning
enthusiasm. about living with Christian character.
1 Day before VBS: Pray for all leaders, Pray for Commencement Night
final lesson planning, room activities and that unchurched
preparation, and smooth preparation families will come and feel welcome.
First Baptist at home for a busy week.
Church of
McAllen
After VBS
1200 Beech Ave.  Pray for rest and relaxation for all VBS workers. Pray for the openness of parents as
follow-up contacts are made during Outreach on July 6.
McAllen, TX  Pray that our church will begin to help meet needs discovered during VBS.
78501  Pray that what was learned during VBS will make a difference in the lives of those who
participated.
 Pray that VBS prospects and their families will come to Sunday School and worship.
956-686-7418
 Pray that people who have accepted Christ as Savior can be brought into the fellowship
of our church (or another church) and begin growing in Christlikeness.
fbcmcallen.com
 Pray that people who worked in VBS will sense God’s pleasure and satisfaction with
their efforts. Give thanks for an awesome week.

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Purpose 3
Ministerial Staff 4 Route Locations Address City Arrive Depart
Orange Charlene Apartments 1400 Pecan Mc 7:30 7:35
“City Talk” Terminology 5
Orange Memorial High Apts. 501 E Jasmine Ave. Mc 7:40 7:45
Bible Lesson Plans 6 Orange Valley View Apts. 602 E Ebony Mc 7:48 7:53
Motto / Key Verse 8 Orange Centro Cristiano Church 614 W Hawk Pharr 8:02 8:05

Statistics and Goals 9 Orange Sunset Terrace 800 E Egly Pharr 8:05 8:10
Orange Sugar Rd & Palm Dr. Apts. Neighborhood Apts. Pharr 8:13 8:15
Meetings / Workdays 10 Orange Memorial Civic Center Kelly St & S Palm Dr. Pharr 8:15 8:17
Daily Schedule 11 Orange Jorsay Apts. 300 S "G" & Dallas Mc 8:18 8:20

Daily Broadway Shows - Alternate Schedules 12 Blue Retama Village 900 N 26th St. Mc 7:30 7:35
Blue Alvarez Elementary Gumwood & 27th and 1/2 Mc 7:38 7:45
Skyscraper View - Ground Plan 14
Blue Casa Grande Apts. Ivy & 27th Mc 7:48 7:53
Room Assignments 15 Blue McAllen Manor 2215 Quince (near 23rd St.) Mc 8:00 8:05

Church Map 16 Blue El Camino Real Apts 1600 Tamarack Mc 8:10 8:15
Green Trailer Park & Apts from Lunds to Ebony on 28th St Mc 7:30 7:35
Parade Line up 18
Green Garden Inn 30th St. & Business 83 Mc 7:36 7:45
Parade March 19 Green Westway Mobile Park South Ware Road Mc 7:50 7:55

Times Square Seating Arrangements 20 Green Taylor Christian School Jackson Ave. & S 21st St. Mc 8:05 8:10
Yellow Uvalde Trailer Park Ware Rd & Uvalde St. Mc 7:30 7:35
Worship Rally Program 21
Yellow Palmview Apts. S Ware Road & Yuma Ave. Mc 7:40 7:45
Exiting Times Square 22 Yellow Apts. On Jordan Jordan & 27th - 29th Mc 7:45 7:48

Mission Competitions 23 Yellow Bonham Elementary Jordan & 23rd St Mc 7:50 7:55

VBS Drama / Commercials 24 Yellow Balboa Church S 22nd St & Balboa St. Mc 8:05 8:10
Red Nolana Apts. 1200 Nolana Mc 7:30 7:35
Lunch - NYC Street Food 25
Red Hidden Orchid Apts. 4712 N 12th St. & Violet Mc 7:40 7:45
Following the Rules 26 Red McAuliffe Elementary 3000 Daffodil Ave. Mc 7:50 7:55

Commencement Night 30 Red Apts. On 29th Street


29th St - 31 St. from Highland to
Mc 8:00 8:10
Daffodil
Bus Route 31
Prayer Guide 32

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Commencement NIGHT
S u n d a y, J u n e 2 6
5:30 pm Parade Line up in the GYM
5:30 pm Open Seating in the AUDITORIUM
Ushers pass out programs
WHY DO VACATION
Bible and Flag Bearers Report
6:00 pm Parade into the AUDITORIUM
BIBLE SCHOOL?

Our Vacation Bible School is a fun-filled


spiritual adventure for “city tourists” that
provides concentrated Bible study and
encourages real life application.

The goal of Vacation Bible School is to


reach people of all ages, leading them to
know and respond to Jesus Christ as their
7:00 pm ··············· World’s Largest Banana Split and
Lord and Savior.
Prize Drawings in the GYM
VBS is a wise investment of our time and
resources.
World’s LARGEST Banana Split!
After the Commencement Service
in the GYM Dr. Morgan J. Browning
First Baptist Church of McAllen | Education Department

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DISCIPLINE Vacation Bible School should be a
pleasant experience for all
children. Therefore a disruptive or rude child should be
MINISTERIAL STAFF dealt with in a loving and caring manner.
If you need assistance, please consult your DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR. If the problem persists, the child should be taken
to the VBS RECORDS OFFICE where a VBS staff person will
pray and counsel with the child. Hopefully, this will resolve
Park our problem and the parents will not have to be contacted.
Activities
Director
Morgan ACCIDENTS
Browning

A nurse will be available during VBS to handle accidents,


bruises, scratches and illnesses. Please take the child to the
VBS RECORDS OFFICE for attention.

COKE WAGON
 Every child receives 2 cookies
 Refills are available on drinks after your group has been
served.
 Throw away your cups and napkins in the trash can.
 No running in the snack area.
 If you know someone who has a food allergy,
please inform your class leader.

The Ministerial Staff is very thankful to the 160+ volunteers it


takes to have a great VBS. God bless you!

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VBS Terminology
SUPPLIES
Park Activities Director VBS Director
1) In your VBS teachers guide you will find a list of supplies
necessary to teach your lessons.
Tourists The Kids
2) Please include other items you will need on your list.
3) As you know, we have the RESOURCE ROOM and the Tour Guides Leaders/Teachers
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR’S OFFICE where supplies are
kept. Check with ALENE HART, SHANNON MCCOY, or S ITES
MORGAN BROWNING if you do not find what you
need.
PLACES TO WHICH THE TOURISTS WILL ROTATE
4) We can advertise in the church publications to try to
secure items not on hand.
5) Please submit your final VBS supply list for approval by Worship Rally at Worship Rally in the
VBS Staff by Tuesday, May 27. Please do not place your Times Square Auditorium
own orders.
Bible Study At Battery Park Bible Study Rooms
6) Please laminate only VBS items that will have repeated
use.
Music Backstage Music Site
ROOM SET-UP
Crafts District Craft Site
Maintenance crews are available to help you with your room
set-up. Pick up a MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM at the Playground 1017 Recreation Sites
main office or from SHANNON MCCOY or ALENE HART and
turn it in by June 6. Midtown Snacks Snack Site
Classroom set-up includes tables, chairs and other items
along with the suggested arrangement. Missions Central Mission Site
Please be considerate, custodial crews will only take
Lunch - NYC Street Food Gym
requests from the main office.

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LE SSON PLANS RECORDS
DAILY UPDATED
BI BL E MARKING ATTENDANCE ROSTERS
Babies
Activity Mark those present by putting NURSERY - 5YRS
PRESCHOOL Pack a check mark  by their name
Delivered to Your
on the class roster.
Day 1 CONNECT WITH FAITH! (Matthew 8:5-13) Classrooms
Bible Story: A Soldier Asked Jesus for Help NEW KIDS OR HELPERS
If a person appears in your K-8TH GRADE
Day 2 CONNECT WITH LOVE! (Luke 7:36-38, 44-48)
Bible Story: A Woman Showed Love to Jesus room whose name is not on On Your Table in the
your class roster, please: Parking Lot
Day 3 CONNECT WITH TRUST! (Matthew 14:22-33)  Make sure they fill out a
Bible Story: Peter Walked To Jesus REGISTRATION FORM
Day 4 CONNECT WITH OTHERS! (John 4:6-11, 19-30, 39-42)  Write their name on the bottom of the roster near the
Bible Story: A Woman Told Her Friends About Jesus Roll Statistics information
 Visitors must go in the proper department, the grade
Day 5 CONNECT WITH LIFE! (Mark 2:1-12) just completed.
Bible Story: Four Men Brought Their Friend To Jesus
Friends must go to the
Special EVERY PERSON COUNTS grade of the younger friend.
Friends
CHILDREN Guide
 Accurate and complete records are needed for effective
follow-up.
Day 1 CONNECT WITH FAITH! (Matthew 8:5-13)
Bible Story: The Centurion Acts in Faith  All decisions for salvation should be recorded and
Bible Verse: Romans 10:17 reported daily to Morgan Browning or the VBS
RECORDS OFFICE.
Day 2 CONNECT WITH LOVE! (Luke 7:36-38, 44-48)
Bible Story: A Woman Responds with Love  Fill out all blanks on enrollment forms.
Bible Verse: 1 John 4:9  Name
Day 3 CONNECT WITH TRUST! (John 3:18; 19:38-42)  Address (with apartment # if applicable)
Bible Story: Nicodemus Chooses to Trust  Home or cell phone number
Bible Verse: John 3:16
 Parent and emergency contact information
Day 4 CONNECT WITH OTHERS! (John 4:1-30; 39-42) If children fill out the cards, please verify that all
Bible Story: The Samaritan Woman Tells Others
Bible Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 information is legible and complete.

Day 5 CONNECT WITH LIFE! (Acts 1:1-11) Please turn in attendance records with your lunch
Bible Story: The Disciples Receive Instruction count no later than 10:00 am.
Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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uide 5th/6
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7th/8 1st/2nd Guide

REGISTRATION
1) If a child is 4 or 5 years old, they must register in their
classroom.
2) All children, Kinder through 8th grade will go to their
age/grade group table, and will be given a name tag.
Kinder
3) If a child has not pre-registered they must fill out a 3rd/4th Guide Guide
registration card (one per person). If they have pre-
registered, their name will appear on the VBS roster.
YOUTH IN TRANSIT
4) Say to the parents, “Thank you for entrusting your
children to us!”
Day 1 FAITH AND HEALING (Matthew 8:1-17, 23-27)
5) Each class must have a representative who remains Bible Truth: We can have faith that Jesus cares about and
behind to register latecomers. will help us and those we love.
Key Verse: Hebrews 4:16
6) Add names of newly registered boys and girls to your Day 2 FORGIVENESS & LOVE (Luke 7:36-50)
class roster. Bible Truth: When Jesus forgives us we can take actions
that show our love for Him.
7) Take REGISTRATION FORMS to the VBS RECORDS Bible Verse: 1 John 4:9
OFFICE so they can be entered into the computer and
rosters can be updated. Day 3 BELIEF & SALVATION (John 3:1- 18; 19:38-42)
Bible Truth: We are born again and have eternal life when
8) Take class roster with you to your classroom and check we put our trust in Jesus Christ.
attendance there. Attendance records due by 10:00 am. Bible Verse: John 3:16

9) In case of an emergency please escort the child to Day 4 EVERYDAY & ETERNAL (John 4:1-42)
the VBS RECORDS OFFICE for help. Bible Truth: We can find opportunities to connect with
others and talk to them about Jesus.
10) If parents need to be contacted they will be Bible Verse: Matthew 28:19-20
contacted by a staff member. Day 5 LIFE & OBEDIENCE (Acts 1:1-14; 2:1-6, 36-47)
Bible Truth: We obey Jesus’ instructions by living out our
11) The VBS RECORDS OFFICE is open from 8:15 am - Christianity through our words and actions.
12:30 pm. Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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WORKER’S AND
FAMILY LUNCH
 Meal is only
provided for workers
and their children.

 If your family brings


guests, reservations
must be made when
MONDAY records are turned in
Hot Dog Bar and Chips at 10:00 am. $1.00
per person (pay at
TUESDAY the door).
Chicken Strips and Fries
 You must make new
WEDNESDAY
reservations each
Burgers and Fries day and have a meal
THURSDAY ticket to eat lunch (a
form will be provided
Hoagies and Chips
in department
FRIDAY packets and must be
Pizza turned in by 10 am).

 All workers must


“So faith comes from what is heard have a lunch ticket
upon arrival at the
and what is heard comes through gym.

 Please dispose of
the message of Christ.” plates, cups, etc.
Romans 10:17 after you finish
eating.

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1 GOALS
V B S 2 01
Go
fo r
it!

FBC Kids and Friends


Present:
VBS Commercials
Sunday, June 12
“What’s in the Bag?”

Sunday, June 19
“VBS Man!”
Drama and Musical
Sunday, June 26
6:00 pm

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MPETIT IONS
MISSI O N CO

What Date Day Time


MORGAN BROWNING from
Workday March 11 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm BOYS FBC MCALLEN
Meeting In Gym March 27 Sunday 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

TOM HARRISON from


Workday March 29 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
BROADMOOR GIRLS
Workday April 14 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
EVERYONE WINS The Offering Will
Workday April 19 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
IN OUR Provide A
Workday April 26 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MISSION VBS
Workday May 3 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
COMPETITION! July 25-29
Workday May 17 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workday
May 21 Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The team that raises
Lunch Provided
the MOST money
Workday May 24 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
will PAINT the
Workday June 2 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOSING team
Workday June 9 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
representative
Workday -Pizza
June 16 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Provided

Set-up and Meal June 19 Sunday 4:00 pm

 Meetings and Workdays are provided for your convenience in networking


and preparing for Vacation Bible School.
 Nursery and older childcare are available for the stated dates and times, C ANNED F OOD D RIVE
however, you are welcome to work on your VBS plans at any time that
church meetings are not in session. Winning class gets a jar of CANDY!

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4 Years 5 Years Kinder 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade* 4th Grade* 5th Grade* 6th Grade* Youth*
I N G T I
EXIT
7:45 AM All teachers due in the parking lot to greet children - 5 K through 8th Grade
7:50 AM Registration Open - 4 Years through 8th Grade
8:20 AM Line up to go into Worship Center - 4 Years through 8th Grade
8:25 AM Start Procession into Worship Center - 4 Years through 8th Grade
FOLLOW 8:30 AM Opening Assembly in Sanctuary - 4 Years through 8th Grade
9:00 AM
YOUR LEADER... 9:05 AM
SHOW SHOW SHOW Music A Recreation Missions
9:10 AM Mix It Up
TIME TIME TIME Choir Room A Gym A108 - 110
9:15 AM
9:20 AM
9:25 AM
9:30 AM
Recreation Music A SHOW Missions SHOW
9:35 AM Bible Study
A Gym Choir Room TIME A108 - 110 TIME
9:40 AM
9:45 AM
9:50 AM
Snack
9:55 AM Recreation B
Music A Missions Recreation Crafts
10:00 AM Music B F200 North
Choir Room Snack in 108 - 110 A Gym A203-200 Service
10:05 AM Grassy Lot
Room Project
10:10 AM Crafts F200
10:15 AM Snack in
Snack Snack
10:20 AM Room Recreation
Music A Recreation Crafts A107-
10:25 AM Crafts F200 B North
Choir Room A Gym 109
10:30 AM Grassy Lot REC TIME
Missions Music B
10:35 AM Crafts F200 Snack
108 - 110 F200
10:40 AM Snack in
Snack Snack
10:45 AM Room Recreation B
Recreation Music A
10:50 AM North
A Gym Choir Room
10:55 AM Grassy Lot
SHOW SHOW Missions Crafts A208- Music B Talk Time
11:00 AM
TIME TIME A108 - 110 210 F200
11:05 AM
Snack
11:10 AM
Recreation
11:15 AM
A Gym
11:20 AM
Music A SHOW SHOW Missions SHOW
11:25 AM
Choir Room TIME TIME A108 - 110 TIME
11:30 AM
11:35 AM
11:40 AM
11:45 AM Missions &
11:50 AM Wrap Up
Buckets for our Missionary 11:55 AM
Offering Competition are located 12:00 PM
12:05 PM
Dismissal and pick-up of classes in Parking Lot - 4 & 5 Years and 5K dismissed from classrooms only
Lunch provided only for workers and their children in the gym - Children must be with parent to enter
at the exits as marked. * Thursday ONLY Gospel Presentation 9:00 am - 9:45 am - 3rd Grade through Youth will stay in the Worship Center
Each level will provide two leaders to help with forms and taking children to proper location afterwards

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Parade March All Kids
Music “Big Apple Adventure”
Sit Down Chord
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Welcome Park Activities Director
Motto “Hear It! Believe It! Connect It!”
Key Verse Romans 10:17 “So faith comes from
what is heard and what is heard
comes through the message of
Christ.”
Stand Up Chord
Pledges  U.S. Flag
CORN POP HANK INFLATABLES H.I.S.
 Christian Flag
THE CLOWN HOUGH’S PRODUCTIONS
KINGDOM PUPPETS  Bible
DOGS
Sit Down Chord

E DN ESDAY Announcements
W
NIGHT Song “Live It Out”

Prayer Time

Hank’s Kingdom Dogs Dismissal Park Activities Director

Parents, Kids & Church Members Stand Up Chord


6:30 pm - Auditorium Exiting By Grades (See pg. 22)
1 Hour Life-Changing Presentation Offering

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Youth
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

Gospel Presentation
6th Grade
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

Gospel Presentation

5th Grade
Replaces Missions -
Class Time Replaces
Recreation - Recreation
Moved to 11:30 am

4th Grade
Gospel Presentation
Replaces Missions -
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Adjust Class Time

3rd Grade
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

1st Grade 2nd Grade


Kinder
4 & 5 Years

10:15 - 10:35 am
10:40 - 11:00 am
11:05 - 11:25 am
11:30 - 11:50 am
9:50 - 10:10 am
8:35 - 8:55 am
9:00 - 9:20 am
9:25 - 9:45 am
Time

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A P E R VIEW
PARADE MARCH
SKYSC R

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO. . .


 The following departments will supply two boys and
one girl to help with the processional and the
pledges. Please have a worker instruct them in the
correct procedures prior to the day they serve.

 They will need to be present by 8:15 am.


Monday, June 20 8:15 am 6th Grade

Tuesday, June 21 8:15 am 5th Grade

Wednesday, June 22 8:15 am 4th Grade

Thursday, June 23 8:15 am 4th Grade

Friday, June 24 8:15 am 5th Grade

C OMMENCEMENT
Sunday, June 26 5:45 pm 6th Grade

THE P LEDGE SERVICE


FLAGS BIBLE
Attention Salute Attention Attention
Position Position Position Position

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D EPARTMENT ROOM

E-UP
0-14 Months (Infants) E103

PAR ADE LIN 14-24 Months E102

Nursery—2 Years E104

Nursery—3 Years E105

4 Year Olds E106, E108, E110

5 Year Olds (Pre-Kinder) E107, E109

Kindergarten E200, E201, E202

1st Grade E218, E220

2nd Grade E204, E206, E208

3rd Grade E203, E207

4th Grade A111, A112

5th Grade A211, A212

6th Grade A201, A202

Special Friends E212B

Youth (7th & 8th Grade) Y200

Crafts District 1st , 2nd, 3rd Grade Y107

Crafts District 4th Grade A107, A109

Crafts District 5th Grade A208, A210

Crafts District 6th Grade A203, A205

Crafts District Youth Y200

Recreation A (4, 5, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) FLC Gym

Recreation B (4th, 5th, 6th Grade) North Grassy Lot

Recreation Youth Youth Building

Music Backstage A (4, 5, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Music Suite

Music Backstage B (4th, 5th, 6th) F200


Each class needs to make a half-size poster board sign
Lunch—Street Food FLC Gym
for their class to be placed on their table in the parking
VBS Records Office FLC Control Room
lot. Height from the table should be about 6 feet.
Missions Central A108, A110

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CHURCH M

SECURITY NOTICE:

Every VBS staff person, helper and student will


be given a name tag. If you should spot a
person on our campus without one, please take
them to the VBS Records Office so that they
may obtain one.

Please leave all items of value at home or locked in your vehicle.

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CHURCH M

SECURITY NOTICE:

Every VBS staff person, helper and student will


be given a name tag. If you should spot a
person on our campus without one, please take
them to the VBS Records Office so that they
may obtain one.

Please leave all items of value at home or locked in your vehicle.

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D EPARTMENT ROOM

E-UP
0-14 Months (Infants) E103

PAR ADE LIN 14-24 Months E102

Nursery—2 Years E104

Nursery—3 Years E105

4 Year Olds E106, E108, E110

5 Year Olds (Pre-Kinder) E107, E109

Kindergarten E200, E201, E202

1st Grade E218, E220

2nd Grade E204, E206, E208

3rd Grade E203, E207

4th Grade A111, A112

5th Grade A211, A212

6th Grade A201, A202

Special Friends E212B

Youth (7th & 8th Grade) Y200

Crafts District 1st , 2nd, 3rd Grade Y107

Crafts District 4th Grade A107, A109

Crafts District 5th Grade A208, A210

Crafts District 6th Grade A203, A205

Crafts District Youth Y200

Recreation A (4, 5, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) FLC Gym

Recreation B (4th, 5th, 6th Grade) North Grassy Lot

Recreation Youth Youth Building

Music Backstage A (4, 5, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Music Suite

Music Backstage B (4th, 5th, 6th) F200


Each class needs to make a half-size poster board sign
Lunch—Street Food FLC Gym
for their class to be placed on their table in the parking
VBS Records Office FLC Control Room
lot. Height from the table should be about 6 feet.
Missions Central A108, A110

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A P E R VIEW
PARADE MARCH
SKYSC R

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO. . .


 The following departments will supply two boys and
one girl to help with the processional and the
pledges. Please have a worker instruct them in the
correct procedures prior to the day they serve.

 They will need to be present by 8:15 am.


Monday, June 20 8:15 am 6th Grade

Tuesday, June 21 8:15 am 5th Grade

Wednesday, June 22 8:15 am 4th Grade

Thursday, June 23 8:15 am 4th Grade

Friday, June 24 8:15 am 5th Grade

C OMMENCEMENT
Sunday, June 26 5:45 pm 6th Grade

THE P LEDGE SERVICE


FLAGS BIBLE
Attention Salute Attention Attention
Position Position Position Position

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Youth
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

Gospel Presentation
6th Grade
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

Gospel Presentation

5th Grade
Replaces Missions -
Class Time Replaces
Recreation - Recreation
Moved to 11:30 am

4th Grade
Gospel Presentation
Replaces Missions -
SEATING ARRANGEMENT Adjust Class Time

3rd Grade
Follow Regular
Schedule - Adjust for
Class Time

1st Grade 2nd Grade


Kinder
4 & 5 Years

10:15 - 10:35 am
10:40 - 11:00 am
11:05 - 11:25 am
11:30 - 11:50 am
9:50 - 10:10 am
8:35 - 8:55 am
9:00 - 9:20 am
9:25 - 9:45 am
Time

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Parade March All Kids
Music “Big Apple Adventure”
Sit Down Chord
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Welcome Park Activities Director
Motto “Hear It! Believe It! Connect It!”
Key Verse Romans 10:17 “So faith comes from
what is heard and what is heard
comes through the message of
Christ.”
Stand Up Chord
Pledges  U.S. Flag
CORN POP HANK INFLATABLES H.I.S.
 Christian Flag
THE CLOWN HOUGH’S PRODUCTIONS
KINGDOM PUPPETS  Bible
DOGS
Sit Down Chord

E DN ESDAY Announcements
W
NIGHT Song “Live It Out”

Prayer Time

Hank’s Kingdom Dogs Dismissal Park Activities Director

Parents, Kids & Church Members Stand Up Chord


6:30 pm - Auditorium Exiting By Grades (See pg. 22)
1 Hour Life-Changing Presentation Offering

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UARE
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4 Years 5 Years Kinder 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade* 4th Grade* 5th Grade* 6th Grade* Youth*
I N G T I
EXIT
7:45 AM All teachers due in the parking lot to greet children - 5 K through 8th Grade
7:50 AM Registration Open - 4 Years through 8th Grade
8:20 AM Line up to go into Worship Center - 4 Years through 8th Grade
8:25 AM Start Procession into Worship Center - 4 Years through 8th Grade
FOLLOW 8:30 AM Opening Assembly in Sanctuary - 4 Years through 8th Grade
9:00 AM
YOUR LEADER... 9:05 AM
SHOW SHOW SHOW Music A Recreation Missions
9:10 AM Mix It Up
TIME TIME TIME Choir Room A Gym A108 - 110
9:15 AM
9:20 AM
9:25 AM
9:30 AM
Recreation Music A SHOW Missions SHOW
9:35 AM Bible Study
A Gym Choir Room TIME A108 - 110 TIME
9:40 AM
9:45 AM
9:50 AM
Snack
9:55 AM Recreation B
Music A Missions Recreation Crafts
10:00 AM Music B F200 North
Choir Room Snack in 108 - 110 A Gym A203-200 Service
10:05 AM Grassy Lot
Room Project
10:10 AM Crafts F200
10:15 AM Snack in
Snack Snack
10:20 AM Room Recreation
Music A Recreation Crafts A107-
10:25 AM Crafts F200 B North
Choir Room A Gym 109
10:30 AM Grassy Lot REC TIME
Missions Music B
10:35 AM Crafts F200 Snack
108 - 110 F200
10:40 AM Snack in
Snack Snack
10:45 AM Room Recreation B
Recreation Music A
10:50 AM North
A Gym Choir Room
10:55 AM Grassy Lot
SHOW SHOW Missions Crafts A208- Music B Talk Time
11:00 AM
TIME TIME A108 - 110 210 F200
11:05 AM
Snack
11:10 AM
Recreation
11:15 AM
A Gym
11:20 AM
Music A SHOW SHOW Missions SHOW
11:25 AM
Choir Room TIME TIME A108 - 110 TIME
11:30 AM
11:35 AM
11:40 AM
11:45 AM Missions &
11:50 AM Wrap Up
Buckets for our Missionary 11:55 AM
Offering Competition are located 12:00 PM
12:05 PM
Dismissal and pick-up of classes in Parking Lot - 4 & 5 Years and 5K dismissed from classrooms only
Lunch provided only for workers and their children in the gym - Children must be with parent to enter
at the exits as marked. * Thursday ONLY Gospel Presentation 9:00 am - 9:45 am - 3rd Grade through Youth will stay in the Worship Center
Each level will provide two leaders to help with forms and taking children to proper location afterwards

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MPETIT IONS
MISSI O N CO

What Date Day Time


MORGAN BROWNING from
Workday March 11 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm BOYS FBC MCALLEN
Meeting In Gym March 27 Sunday 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

TOM HARRISON from


Workday March 29 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
BROADMOOR GIRLS
Workday April 14 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
EVERYONE WINS The Offering Will
Workday April 19 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
IN OUR Provide A
Workday April 26 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MISSION VBS
Workday May 3 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
COMPETITION! July 25-29
Workday May 17 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workday
May 21 Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The team that raises
Lunch Provided
the MOST money
Workday May 24 Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
will PAINT the
Workday June 2 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOSING team
Workday June 9 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
representative
Workday -Pizza
June 16 Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Provided

Set-up and Meal June 19 Sunday 4:00 pm

 Meetings and Workdays are provided for your convenience in networking


and preparing for Vacation Bible School.
 Nursery and older childcare are available for the stated dates and times, C ANNED F OOD D RIVE
however, you are welcome to work on your VBS plans at any time that
church meetings are not in session. Winning class gets a jar of CANDY!

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1 GOALS
V B S 2 01
Go
fo r
it!

FBC Kids and Friends


Present:
VBS Commercials
Sunday, June 12
“What’s in the Bag?”

Sunday, June 19
“VBS Man!”
Drama and Musical
Sunday, June 26
6:00 pm

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WORKER’S AND
FAMILY LUNCH
 Meal is only
provided for workers
and their children.

 If your family brings


guests, reservations
must be made when
MONDAY records are turned in
Hot Dog Bar and Chips at 10:00 am. $1.00
per person (pay at
TUESDAY the door).
Chicken Strips and Fries
 You must make new
WEDNESDAY
reservations each
Burgers and Fries day and have a meal
THURSDAY ticket to eat lunch (a
form will be provided
Hoagies and Chips
in department
FRIDAY packets and must be
Pizza turned in by 10 am).

 All workers must


“So faith comes from what is heard have a lunch ticket
upon arrival at the
and what is heard comes through gym.

 Please dispose of
the message of Christ.” plates, cups, etc.
Romans 10:17 after you finish
eating.

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th Guide
uide 5th/6
th G
7th/8 1st/2nd Guide

REGISTRATION
1) If a child is 4 or 5 years old, they must register in their
classroom.
2) All children, Kinder through 8th grade will go to their
age/grade group table, and will be given a name tag.
Kinder
3) If a child has not pre-registered they must fill out a 3rd/4th Guide Guide
registration card (one per person). If they have pre-
registered, their name will appear on the VBS roster.
YOUTH IN TRANSIT
4) Say to the parents, “Thank you for entrusting your
children to us!”
Day 1 FAITH AND HEALING (Matthew 8:1-17, 23-27)
5) Each class must have a representative who remains Bible Truth: We can have faith that Jesus cares about and
behind to register latecomers. will help us and those we love.
Key Verse: Hebrews 4:16
6) Add names of newly registered boys and girls to your Day 2 FORGIVENESS & LOVE (Luke 7:36-50)
class roster. Bible Truth: When Jesus forgives us we can take actions
that show our love for Him.
7) Take REGISTRATION FORMS to the VBS RECORDS Bible Verse: 1 John 4:9
OFFICE so they can be entered into the computer and
rosters can be updated. Day 3 BELIEF & SALVATION (John 3:1- 18; 19:38-42)
Bible Truth: We are born again and have eternal life when
8) Take class roster with you to your classroom and check we put our trust in Jesus Christ.
attendance there. Attendance records due by 10:00 am. Bible Verse: John 3:16

9) In case of an emergency please escort the child to Day 4 EVERYDAY & ETERNAL (John 4:1-42)
the VBS RECORDS OFFICE for help. Bible Truth: We can find opportunities to connect with
others and talk to them about Jesus.
10) If parents need to be contacted they will be Bible Verse: Matthew 28:19-20
contacted by a staff member. Day 5 LIFE & OBEDIENCE (Acts 1:1-14; 2:1-6, 36-47)
Bible Truth: We obey Jesus’ instructions by living out our
11) The VBS RECORDS OFFICE is open from 8:15 am - Christianity through our words and actions.
12:30 pm. Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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LE SSON PLANS RECORDS
DAILY UPDATED
BI BL E MARKING ATTENDANCE ROSTERS
Babies
Activity Mark those present by putting NURSERY - 5YRS
PRESCHOOL Pack a check mark  by their name
Delivered to Your
on the class roster.
Day 1 CONNECT WITH FAITH! (Matthew 8:5-13) Classrooms
Bible Story: A Soldier Asked Jesus for Help NEW KIDS OR HELPERS
If a person appears in your K-8TH GRADE
Day 2 CONNECT WITH LOVE! (Luke 7:36-38, 44-48)
Bible Story: A Woman Showed Love to Jesus room whose name is not on On Your Table in the
your class roster, please: Parking Lot
Day 3 CONNECT WITH TRUST! (Matthew 14:22-33)  Make sure they fill out a
Bible Story: Peter Walked To Jesus REGISTRATION FORM
Day 4 CONNECT WITH OTHERS! (John 4:6-11, 19-30, 39-42)  Write their name on the bottom of the roster near the
Bible Story: A Woman Told Her Friends About Jesus Roll Statistics information
 Visitors must go in the proper department, the grade
Day 5 CONNECT WITH LIFE! (Mark 2:1-12) just completed.
Bible Story: Four Men Brought Their Friend To Jesus
Friends must go to the
Special EVERY PERSON COUNTS grade of the younger friend.
Friends
CHILDREN Guide
 Accurate and complete records are needed for effective
follow-up.
Day 1 CONNECT WITH FAITH! (Matthew 8:5-13)
Bible Story: The Centurion Acts in Faith  All decisions for salvation should be recorded and
Bible Verse: Romans 10:17 reported daily to Morgan Browning or the VBS
RECORDS OFFICE.
Day 2 CONNECT WITH LOVE! (Luke 7:36-38, 44-48)
Bible Story: A Woman Responds with Love  Fill out all blanks on enrollment forms.
Bible Verse: 1 John 4:9  Name
Day 3 CONNECT WITH TRUST! (John 3:18; 19:38-42)  Address (with apartment # if applicable)
Bible Story: Nicodemus Chooses to Trust  Home or cell phone number
Bible Verse: John 3:16
 Parent and emergency contact information
Day 4 CONNECT WITH OTHERS! (John 4:1-30; 39-42) If children fill out the cards, please verify that all
Bible Story: The Samaritan Woman Tells Others
Bible Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 information is legible and complete.

Day 5 CONNECT WITH LIFE! (Acts 1:1-11) Please turn in attendance records with your lunch
Bible Story: The Disciples Receive Instruction count no later than 10:00 am.
Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
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VBS Terminology
SUPPLIES
Park Activities Director VBS Director
1) In your VBS teachers guide you will find a list of supplies
necessary to teach your lessons.
Tourists The Kids
2) Please include other items you will need on your list.
3) As you know, we have the RESOURCE ROOM and the Tour Guides Leaders/Teachers
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR’S OFFICE where supplies are
kept. Check with ALENE HART, SHANNON MCCOY, or S ITES
MORGAN BROWNING if you do not find what you
need.
PLACES TO WHICH THE TOURISTS WILL ROTATE
4) We can advertise in the church publications to try to
secure items not on hand.
5) Please submit your final VBS supply list for approval by Worship Rally at Worship Rally in the
VBS Staff by Tuesday, May 27. Please do not place your Times Square Auditorium
own orders.
Bible Study At Battery Park Bible Study Rooms
6) Please laminate only VBS items that will have repeated
use.
Music Backstage Music Site
ROOM SET-UP
Crafts District Craft Site
Maintenance crews are available to help you with your room
set-up. Pick up a MAINTENANCE REQUEST FORM at the Playground 1017 Recreation Sites
main office or from SHANNON MCCOY or ALENE HART and
turn it in by June 6. Midtown Snacks Snack Site
Classroom set-up includes tables, chairs and other items
along with the suggested arrangement. Missions Central Mission Site
Please be considerate, custodial crews will only take
Lunch - NYC Street Food Gym
requests from the main office.

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DISCIPLINE Vacation Bible School should be a
pleasant experience for all
children. Therefore a disruptive or rude child should be
MINISTERIAL STAFF dealt with in a loving and caring manner.
If you need assistance, please consult your DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR. If the problem persists, the child should be taken
to the VBS RECORDS OFFICE where a VBS staff person will
pray and counsel with the child. Hopefully, this will resolve
Park our problem and the parents will not have to be contacted.
Activities
Director
Morgan ACCIDENTS
Browning

A nurse will be available during VBS to handle accidents,


bruises, scratches and illnesses. Please take the child to the
VBS RECORDS OFFICE for attention.

COKE WAGON
 Every child receives 2 cookies
 Refills are available on drinks after your group has been
served.
 Throw away your cups and napkins in the trash can.
 No running in the snack area.
 If you know someone who has a food allergy,
please inform your class leader.

The Ministerial Staff is very thankful to the 160+ volunteers it


takes to have a great VBS. God bless you!

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Commencement NIGHT
S u n d a y, J u n e 2 6
5:30 pm Parade Line up in the GYM
5:30 pm Open Seating in the AUDITORIUM
Ushers pass out programs
WHY DO VACATION
Bible and Flag Bearers Report
6:00 pm Parade into the AUDITORIUM
BIBLE SCHOOL?

Our Vacation Bible School is a fun-filled


spiritual adventure for “city tourists” that
provides concentrated Bible study and
encourages real life application.

The goal of Vacation Bible School is to


reach people of all ages, leading them to
know and respond to Jesus Christ as their
7:00 pm ··············· World’s Largest Banana Split and
Lord and Savior.
Prize Drawings in the GYM
VBS is a wise investment of our time and
resources.
World’s LARGEST Banana Split!
After the Commencement Service
in the GYM Dr. Morgan J. Browning
First Baptist Church of McAllen | Education Department

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TE
BUS ROU
Purpose 3
Ministerial Staff 4 Route Locations Address City Arrive Depart
Orange Charlene Apartments 1400 Pecan Mc 7:30 7:35
“City Talk” Terminology 5
Orange Memorial High Apts. 501 E Jasmine Ave. Mc 7:40 7:45
Bible Lesson Plans 6 Orange Valley View Apts. 602 E Ebony Mc 7:48 7:53
Motto / Key Verse 8 Orange Centro Cristiano Church 614 W Hawk Pharr 8:02 8:05

Statistics and Goals 9 Orange Sunset Terrace 800 E Egly Pharr 8:05 8:10
Orange Sugar Rd & Palm Dr. Apts. Neighborhood Apts. Pharr 8:13 8:15
Meetings / Workdays 10 Orange Memorial Civic Center Kelly St & S Palm Dr. Pharr 8:15 8:17
Daily Schedule 11 Orange Jorsay Apts. 300 S "G" & Dallas Mc 8:18 8:20

Daily Broadway Shows - Alternate Schedules 12 Blue Retama Village 900 N 26th St. Mc 7:30 7:35
Blue Alvarez Elementary Gumwood & 27th and 1/2 Mc 7:38 7:45
Skyscraper View - Ground Plan 14
Blue Casa Grande Apts. Ivy & 27th Mc 7:48 7:53
Room Assignments 15 Blue McAllen Manor 2215 Quince (near 23rd St.) Mc 8:00 8:05

Church Map 16 Blue El Camino Real Apts 1600 Tamarack Mc 8:10 8:15
Green Trailer Park & Apts from Lunds to Ebony on 28th St Mc 7:30 7:35
Parade Line up 18
Green Garden Inn 30th St. & Business 83 Mc 7:36 7:45
Parade March 19 Green Westway Mobile Park South Ware Road Mc 7:50 7:55

Times Square Seating Arrangements 20 Green Taylor Christian School Jackson Ave. & S 21st St. Mc 8:05 8:10
Yellow Uvalde Trailer Park Ware Rd & Uvalde St. Mc 7:30 7:35
Worship Rally Program 21
Yellow Palmview Apts. S Ware Road & Yuma Ave. Mc 7:40 7:45
Exiting Times Square 22 Yellow Apts. On Jordan Jordan & 27th - 29th Mc 7:45 7:48

Mission Competitions 23 Yellow Bonham Elementary Jordan & 23rd St Mc 7:50 7:55

VBS Drama / Commercials 24 Yellow Balboa Church S 22nd St & Balboa St. Mc 8:05 8:10
Red Nolana Apts. 1200 Nolana Mc 7:30 7:35
Lunch - NYC Street Food 25
Red Hidden Orchid Apts. 4712 N 12th St. & Violet Mc 7:40 7:45
Following the Rules 26 Red McAuliffe Elementary 3000 Daffodil Ave. Mc 7:50 7:55

Commencement Night 30 Red Apts. On 29th Street


29th St - 31 St. from Highland to
Mc 8:00 8:10
Daffodil
Bus Route 31
Prayer Guide 32

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PRAYER GUIDE
3...2...1...COUNTDOWN
Everyone can pray
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER VBS!

Before VBS During VBS


7 Days before VBS: Pray for our Day 1 of VBS: today is the day! Pray
pastor and VBS director. Pray that for all workers as they deal with fast
God will give wisdom in final paced schedules, learning new names,
planning. Pray for the safety and and unexpected events. Ask God to
health of participants, workers, and give them strength and flexibility.
their families. Day 2 of VBS: Pray for increased
6 Days before VBS: Pray for the attendance and transformed lives.
spiritual preparation of all workers. Pray that all participants will
5 Days before VBS: Pray that God will experience God’s presence today.
protect the church facilities and Day 3 of VBS: Pray for joy and
mechanical systems. Pray for good enthusiasm for all workers. Pray for
weather. each person attending VBS and their
4 Days before VBS: Pray for the families.
unchurched families who will attend Day 4 of VBS: Today, “The ABCs of
VBS. Pray that God will help them Becoming a Christian” will be
find love and acceptance at our presented to children. Pray for the
church. moving of the Holy Spirit, for
3 Days before VBS: Pray for a clear Brother Morgan as he presents the
presentation of Jesus Christ to all age Gospel, those who will hear, and the
groups. Pray that the Holy Spirit will decision counselors.
prepare the hearts of every person Day 5 of VBS: Pray that leaders will be
who attends our VBS. sensitive to those who still need to
2 Days before VBS: Pray that leaders respond to the Gospel. Pray for
will be filled with joy and children as they continue learning
enthusiasm. about living with Christian character.
1 Day before VBS: Pray for all leaders, Pray for Commencement Night
final lesson planning, room activities and that unchurched
preparation, and smooth preparation families will come and feel welcome.
First Baptist at home for a busy week.
Church of
McAllen
After VBS
1200 Beech Ave.  Pray for rest and relaxation for all VBS workers. Pray for the openness of parents as
follow-up contacts are made during Outreach on July 6.
McAllen, TX  Pray that our church will begin to help meet needs discovered during VBS.
78501  Pray that what was learned during VBS will make a difference in the lives of those who
participated.
 Pray that VBS prospects and their families will come to Sunday School and worship.
956-686-7418
 Pray that people who have accepted Christ as Savior can be brought into the fellowship
of our church (or another church) and begin growing in Christlikeness.
fbcmcallen.com
 Pray that people who worked in VBS will sense God’s pleasure and satisfaction with
their efforts. Give thanks for an awesome week.

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