Jesus’ Instruction Book of Life VBS – Week of August 10-14

Story: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

Costumes, coin purse, house backdrop, plant in vase, bird house with small pig and “play fruit”, some kind of food for son to eat at pig farm, chest, suitcase

Bible Point: If you love God, you will forgive others because He forgives you.

Snack: Party Food

Remake your favorite VBS snack or a favorite party snack to eat at our final Zoom party

Craft: Party Crown

What you’ll need

· Band of paper that fits around your head

· Crayons or markers

· Glue (optional)

· Craft gems, feathers, buttons (optional)

Directions

· Use crayons or markers, glue and gems/feathers/buttons to decorate your crown.

· Wear your crown for our final Zoom party.

Game/Exercise: Yoga – Sun Salutations (yoga mat or towel)

Songs:

“This is My Commandment”

This is my commandment that you love one another,

Just as God has loved you. (repeat)

Just as God has loved you, Just as God has loved you.

This is my commandment that you love one another,

Just as God has loved you.

This is my commandment that you love one another,

That your joy may be full. (repeat)

That your joy may be full, That your joy may be full.

This is my commandment that you love one another,

That your joy may be full.

“This Little Light”

1. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine;

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine;

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine,

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

2. Don’t let Satan (blow) it out…I’m gonna let it shine;

Don’t let Satan (blow) it out…I’m gonna let it shine;

Don’t let Satan (blow) it out…I’m gonna let it shine;

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

3. All around the world, I’m gonna let it shine;

All around the world, I’m gonna let it shine;

All around the world, I’m gonna let it shine;

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!