5 Tips for VBS Registration and Estimating Needed Supplies – Part 2
{ April 13th, 2012 }
Challenge #1: Figuring out how many kids will be at VBS – Part 2
I ordered too much. What do I do?
4. If you do end up with a lot of extras, think about planning a back-to-school or autumn event with a similar theme. Then get creative and use your left over decorations and crafts in a slightly different way. Even if there is just enough for one special, small event – like a get-to-know-you party for new kindergartners, you will be using the supplies and providing another fellowship and growth opportunity to your congregation.
5. Not up for planning yet another event? Guildcraft Facebook fan Jamie Fox gave an excellent suggestion. “In our area we just pass on decorations & left-over supplies to the church who is having VBS next within our association. It helps those smaller churches who can’t afford to buy some of the decorations or find they didn’t get enough of something.”
Our next challenge will be about getting volunteers. If you have a unique idea, leave us a comment below. If we highlight your answer, we’ll send you a $25 Guildcraft gift certificate. Thank you Jamie for your comment on Facebook. Since we highlighted it here, we would like to give you the same prize. Please contact us to receive your $25 gift certificate.
Watch for Challenge #2 coming out next week!
April 13th, 2012 at 9:08 am
I find it easier to recruit parents of the children you know will be attending, as some would rather be on hand with their kids than just dropping them off.