Join us at home for Bolt VBS!

We are so excited to announce that Vacation Bible School WILL BE HAPPENING this year! With one modification, though. Instead of you bringing your kids to VBS, we’re bringing VBS to your kids.

With minimal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads you and your kids step-by-step through each of the 3 sessions, BOLT is designed for you to perform with your family at home. It’s so simple!

During BOLT, your family will participate in fun games that illustrate what it means to listen to, focus on, and follow Jesus. Depending on your pace, you can expect that each day’s experience will last about an hour and a half. It’s great for kids 5 and up. Even middle and high school kids can enjoy it!

There’s something else we’re really excited about—this could also be an amazing outreach opportunity. If you feel comfortable gathering with more people, you can invite as many neighbors, friends, and family to your house for BOLT as you would like or share the link with them so they can participate in their own home.  It’s such an easy and fun way to share the good news of Jesus with our community.

As you prepare for your first day of BOLT VBS, we want to give you some more details to help you and your family have the best possible experience. Ahead of time, go to the BOLT "Family Portal." In order to access the portal, you’ll need to enter the following password:
LETSBOLT (all caps).  

Start by reading the "Parent and Leader Guide" ahead of time. The guide will answer so many of your questions and give you simple step-by-step directions for using BOLT. There are a few materials you’ll want to gather beforehand, but when BOLT begins, the videos will tell you what to do and when to do it. It really is easy!

The "Family Portal" also has all of the videos and documents you’ll need for each day. Be sure to read the games document ahead of time so you can be prepared. Then, when you’re ready to begin, simply go to the "Family Portal" and play the Day 1 video. The video will periodically tell you to pause in order to play a game, read from the Bible, or answer a question.

And remember, if you feel comfortable gathering with more people, you can invite as many neighbors, friends, and family to your house for BOLT as you would like. It’s such an easy and fun way to share the good news of Jesus with our community.

Lastly, take lots of pictures! We’ll give you some opportunities to share them, just send them to slefant@gshep.org. In the meantime, let me know how we can help you. You and your family are going to LOVE THIS!