Each year children are presented with the Gospel message through our VBS. All their senses are engaged through music, arts & crafts and recreation. Not only that, but they experience the love of God in such a special way through volunteers. Volunteers are vital in our VBS program. There are many different ways to serve. Read below for some basic information. Thank you for volunteering!
This year’s theme is Made to Magnify God."Proclaim the Lord's greatess with me; let us exalt his name together" Psalm 34:3
August 18-22, 8 am to 12:30 pm (set-up & clean up time included)
Location:
CAC
43-29 162nd Street; Flushing, NY 11358
After teams have been created, Martha Lew, our VBS director, will contact you with specific dates and times to meet for training and prep.
a) Lead the opening and closing rally.
b) Dismiss crews.
c) Make announcements.
This team will help lead the praise during worship rallies. Team members for the body worship team can also sign up for other assistant positions such as crew assistant or station assistant.
This team of actors is responsible for performing the skits during the Worship Rally. This team can also volunteer for other roles. Two actors are needed to:
a. memorize the skits.
b. attend rehearsals.
c. within given budget create any costumes & props needed & give VBS Director list of anything that needs to be purchased
d. communicate & work with decorations team regarding stage set if specific backdrop would be helpful
e. perform the skit during VBS opening and closing worship rallies each day.
This team can also sign up for other assistant positions such as crew assistant or station assistant.
This team will be responsible for following instructions given by Decorating Team Leader for decorating the stage & each space used for VBS. This team can also sign up for other assistant positions such as crew assistant or station assistant.
CREW LEADERS AND ASSISTANTS
Crew leaders are responsible for providing an age-appropriate Bible study experience for children (Grades K–6th).
The leader will:
a. Review the Bible Study Leader Guide and prep to lead lessons each day. Also choose activities or games that will help children to retain lessons within time frame given.
b. Guide their crew to worship rallies and each station.
c. Attend VBS training and prayer meetings.
Each crew willl need an assistant.
This team is responsible for selecting games for VBS. This team will:
a. review the Recreation Rotation Cards and Preschool Recreation Rotation Cards and plan to lead games.
b. select one recreation game per day that meets the following criteria (recommended list will be provided):
d. create a list of supplies needed to be purchased.
e. help set up and clean up activities and games.
f. help make sure every child feels included and is behaving in a safe manner
This team assists the missions station leader during VBS. The Missions team will:
a. engage children in a mission project and/or offering goal that families can contribute to during VBS.
b. helps with set up and clean up of missions station
The media team will be responsible for all A/V, lighting,
The team will:
a. Commit to being available each day of VBS.
b. Handle all technical aspects of opening and closing worship rally.
Please read the following Child Protection Policy and sign below:
By submiiting my name, I acknowledge that I have read the Child Protection Policy and I understand my responsibilities. If I breach the Policy in anyway, I will inform the Director of my actions and the reasons for them.
As the parent or legal guardian I consent that my youth student can volunteer in the Vacation Bible School Program at Living Faith Community Church from August 18-22, 2025. I represent that my youth student is physically fit and can safely participate in these activities. If, in the event of accidental illness or injury, I authorize adult leaders of this ministry to consent for medical treatment for my youth student and to exercise their reasonable judgment as to appropriate medical care. I also agree to pay all costs and expenses incurred for such services. I understand that in such an event, I will be contacted as soon as possible. Adult leaders of this ministry also have my permission to sign any waiver of liability which may be required. I agree to hold harmless and blameless, the leadership of Living Faith Community Church (including members of ministry teams and any additional adults participating in or providing assistance to the activity) from any injury or illness resulting from participation in this activity. I waive all rights to any civil action against the above mentioned parties. The authorization for consent will be in effect from the date of signature until August 24, 2025.
Photo Disclaimer: During the duration of our VBS, photos and videos will be taken to share on our closed Living Faith Community Church Children's Education Ministry page and for a slideshow presentation that will be shared a Sunday following our VBS. These photos/videos will not be shared anywhere else.
