Summer's coming ... new VBS materials available for preview

I know we can still see the snow on the ground, but I've already had people coming in asking to see VBS material for their summer programming. In keeping with all the work we've been doing around here with children's literature and ministry, I thought I would mention several summer series that use children's literature as a central theme and connecting point with the Biblical story. You can preview all of these in the Instructional Resource Center.

LeaderResources has really taken the lead on producing material that connects the themes of the Christian faith with children's literature. They have produced four series based on very familiar novels for children. We have a resource center subscription to LeaderResources, so you can come preview these on computers in the Center. Unfortunately, you cannot check them out to preview with a church.

• Aslan on the Move. Uses The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (the DVD) as a focus for study.


• Wizards and Wonders. The Harry Potter books provide themes such as identity, moral choices and faith that are explored in this package.


• Dare to be Different . Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is used in this series.


• Wild Willy's Candy Factory uses the DVD of Roald Dahl's classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to explore the story of the Prodigal Son.

If you use one of these for VBS, we'd love to see a review here!

Ann