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Water Wonders Virtual Family VBS: The Story of Creation

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Water Wonders

Welcome to Water Wonders: A Virtual Family Vacation Bible School!  Whether you are in need of a VBS because you couldn’t make it to one, you just want to add a little fun to your family devotions, or you want to make memories before the summer is over….you are in the right place.  Welcome to Water Wonders!

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Over the next four days, we will be hosting a virtual VBS.  You can come here to find daily stories, music, crafts, snacks, and activities. My friend Kristi at Creating a Great Day will also be hosting the VBS, so you can go to her blog for VBS activities as well.  The Water Wonders theme will cover some of the greatest water Bible stories:  Creation, Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Big Fish, and Jesus Walking on Water.  Come join our tidal wave of fun!  

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2 ESV

The Big Idea Behind Creation:  God created the world and everything in it, including you and me.  He gave us water to sustain life, but it is also beautiful and powerful.  It is here for us to enjoy too! 

The Creation Story

Today’s story comes from Genesis 1&2.  Depending on the age and attention span of your children, you may choose to read the story straight from the Bible, from your favorite children’s Bible, or watch a video clip depicting the Creation.  I love the Jesus Storybook Bible version as well as the Beginners Bible version.  

Creation Worship

Name the different things that God made together.  Write them down or draw pictures. See if you can put them in order.  Write them down or draw pictures.  Then sing The Creation Song and check your work.  

Talk about different bodies of water and describe them.  God was even creative in the variety of ways He gives us water.  Sing Peace Like a River.     

Creation Craft/Service Opportunity:  Create water bottle labels. You may create your own or print these out and glue around water bottles that have had the label removed.  Your little artists might want to decorate them with stickers too.  If you plan to put the bottles in a cooler, you can cover the labels with tape to prevent smudging.

Water Bottle Labels

If you want to take your experience a step farther, hand out your water bottles to others who might want or need a drink.

Creation Snack:  Check out this Creation Snack Mix.  Children of all ages still love to eat!  You can use this as a review of the Creation Story as well.  

Creation Activity: Celebrate God’s creation by planting a plant and watering it.  If your children love art, you could paint a clay pot with a water or creation theme.  

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Science Experiment Option: Place one end of a cotton string into a water bottle or cup of water. Make sure the cup of water is slightly elevated above the plant. Place the other end of the cotton string about one inch deep into your plant.  Secure the dirt around the string.  Capillary action will move the water from the water bottle into the plant.  That is truly a water wonder! God thinks of everything!  (A note of caution:  The string may drip, so don’t set it on good furniture or near electronics!)

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That concludes Day 1 of Water Wonders!  Don’t forget to pray and thank God for His creation–especially water!  

Join us for the other days of Water Wonders…

The Story of Noah

Jonah, a Fish, and a Worm

Jesus Walks on Water

Remember–You never know when an activity will help you point your children to God!  

What is your favorite water activity?

Filed Under: Devotionals, Family Worship Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Virtual VBS

Comments

  1. Vanessa Raphael says

    July 11, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Cool! Now I want to join children’s bible school too 😀
    I loved that animated song video for children 🎈👏🏼🌺

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  2. Marie says

    July 11, 2016 at 10:12 am

    This looks like a lot of fun! and when they are having fun they will remember it easier!

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  3. Brianna Picard says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    This is so cool!!!!!! Great tool for many homeschool mamas to use as well!

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    • admin says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      We tie in a lot of Bible themed activities like this with our school!

      Reply
  4. angie says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    love teaching creation to children. I must say that I enjoyed reading this post it had so many hand on activities that enforces learning. Thanks for sharing such great ideas
    angie recently posted…Help Someone SmileMy Profile

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  5. Kay says

    July 11, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    How cool! That sounds fun.

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  6. Andrea says

    July 11, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    What a great way to introduce children to the Bible!
    Andrea recently posted…Truth Is What God’s Word Says It IsMy Profile

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  7. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    July 11, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    What great resources and videos! So much fun and so important to teach!
    Caroline @ In Due Time recently posted…Love Others Romans 12:9-10 #140My Profile

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  8. sheila qualls says

    July 11, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    this is cool! what a great way to teach kids!

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  9. Chari says

    July 12, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I think this is such a cute idea for the kiddos Tara! I didn’t even know people have virtual VBS! Thanks for sharing and being a blessing!
    Chari recently posted…3 Ways to Live by Faith During Trying TimesMy Profile

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  10. Kristi says

    July 12, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    I’m totally loving these ideas and can’t wait to do the science experiment!
    Kristi recently posted…Water Wonders VBS – The Story of NoahMy Profile

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  11. Jasmine Watts says

    July 12, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    This is so cool!! what a great way to teach kids. Great resources and videos!
    Jasmine Watts recently posted…5 Steps to Make Anything HappenMy Profile

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  12. Lisa Rios says

    July 13, 2016 at 2:22 am

    Water Wonders sounds like a wonderful idea to teach Bible to our kids. This is such a great resource & the videos are going to be so useful as well. The Creation Activity & Science Experiment Options are great too.

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  13. Courtney @ Faith for the Littles says

    July 21, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    I LOVE this! The idea of a virtual VBS is so creative! I know my littles will enjoy all of the songs and Little Man especially will love the science activities! Thanks for linking up at Breakfast with the Bible!

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    • admin says

      July 23, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      Thanks for checking out my blog. I hope your little ones do enjoy it!

      Reply
  14. Lorraine says

    April 9, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Bodies of water is one of the most beautiful creation of God.

    Reply

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