Multi-Generational Program Honors a Super God;
Abingdon Press Reveals 2017 Theme
Contact:
Brenda Smotherman
Publicity and Marketing Manager
bsmotherman@abingdonpress.com
615-749-6290
Many people dream of being a super hero and our Super God has made a way. From biblical times to right now, people have demonstrated their God-given super-possibilities. The newly announced 2017 Abingdon Press Bible and Arts program—Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility!—is a great way to help participants know that the super power given us by Jesus Christ is greater than any power—imagined or in existence. It also serves as a powerful Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility!encourages children, youth, and adults to take a stand for faith, use wisdom, be themselves, learn about people who empower the African American community, choose to love Jesus Christ, and love like God loves.
In the fun-filled Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! program participants will:
- Hear that there is no greater strength than God’s super power within.
- Imagine their own super-possibilities.
- Have the opportunity to choose Jesus’ super love.
In the fun-filled Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! program participants will:
- Hear that there is no greater strength than God’s super power within
- Imagine their own super-possibilities
- Have the opportunity to choose Jesus’ super love
Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! is inspired by the Scripture verse The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4b, CEB). Each of the five sessions includes a Bible lesson, memory verse, a super saying that allows for personal declaration of the lesson theme, a power preparation visual (symbolic extensions of being clothed in the power of God), and a power action that drives home the lesson take-away.
“We want to help everyone, regardless of their age, to discover the awe-inspiring power of God,” said Rev. Marilyn Thornton, Lead Editor for African American Resources. “Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! was developed to inspire people, regardless of their age, in the truth that they’ve been blessed with gifts that play an important part in God’s story today .”
The Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! Starter Kit contains:
- Worship DVD, including an introduction video, music videos, and movement instructionals and demonstrations Music CD
- Leader Books: Director’s Manual; Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger & Older Elementary Bible Story Leaders; Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Heritage/Drama Leader, Recipe Guide, and Outreach/Follow-up Leader
- Student Book Samples: Preschool/Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Younger Elementary (Grades 1-3), Older Elementary (Grades 4-6), and Teen
- Reproducible Parent Empowerment Pages
- Music CD
- Samples of the activity sticker sheet, promo poster, invitation postcard, leader certificate, student certificate, iron-on transfer, nametag, and nametag holder
- Sunday School Guide —a 12-page reproducible booklet, that pairs well with the kit’s leader guide, provides a 20-week structure that allows flexibility for participants to join in at any time. Each lesson contains additional commentary, giving a theological perspective that will support teachers and help build the community.
Pre-ordering for the Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility! program starter kit (ISBN: 9781501828409 / $84.99) is available now with shipments starting in early winter. Churches who order by August 31, 2016 are eligible for a 40% discount and free shipping. An informational website featuring media samples and free resources is available by visiting AbingdonPressVBS.com.
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