1. Make VBSyour fun and exciting destination in summer 2007.
Making ~I"acksfeatures Engineer Ed and his faithful dog, Loco, who
encourage students to thank Jesus for putting them on the right track
to heaven. This handy brochure is your trusted travel guide tilled with
important details to help you engineer that perfect trip, so take a look
inside and start Making ~I"ackstoward summer!
Student Lesson CD-ROM
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Unexpected increase in your VBS enrollment? You're covered
the new Student lesson CD-RaM-there's no need to
call to order additional student lessons at the last minute!
Enjoy the convenience of purchasing one CD and printing as
many student lessons as you need. Includes:
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Make reservations early!
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. 25 student lessons-
one for each day of each Jevel
• 5 full-color Bible story teaching pictures
Jtreview Making Tracks. • 11" x 17" student poster for levels 3-5
. Order your sample kit today! • Full-color copy master of sticker sheet for
See page 3 for details. Call 1-800-662-6022 levels 1 and 2
(8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (T weekdays) SCI0N1520 ••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••
$49.95
or order online at www.nph.net.
{Full-color PDFdocuments can be
printed on color printers and in gray-scale
on monochrome printers.)
Student lesson Sticker Sheets, needed for use
with levels 1 and 2 of the above item, may be
purchased separately. (45 asstd/sheet)
$ .75
SC10N1521 ••••••••••••••••••••••••• (per sheet)

2. Making Tracks is a Christ-Light" vacation Bible school curriculum and a joint project of
the WELSBoard for Parish Services and Northwestern Publishing House.
Make tracks through these daily lessons-essential elements of each are listed below. All levels
study the same lesson, using age-appropriate materials.
Note: Levels 1 and 2 learn only the underlined portion of each passage.
.Jesu.s Helps .Jesu.s Visits The The Philip
Man Who Maa-yand. Lost Sheep Good. and the
Oannot Walk Mal"tha (and. Ooin) Samaritan Bthiopian
Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:25-37 Acts 8:4-8,12,26-40
Mark 2:1-12;
Luke 5:17-26
The engine powers Trains often carry Cargo is precious Trains can carry In the past, train
the train. What does food. People need to the railroad goods that help workers were taken
Jesus have the food to keep their company. How are people. What does safely home in the
power to do? bodies healthy. people precious to God want us to do caboose. God has
What do people Jesus? for other people? the best home of all
need to keep their planned for those
faith in Jesus who believe in him.
healthy? What does God
want us to do so
that others can live
in his heavenly
home?
Jesus has the power People need God's People are so God wants us to God wants us to tell
to provide for all our Word to keep their precious to Jesus love and help others about the
spiritual and faith in Jesus that he wants them others. Savior.
physical needs. healthy. to trust in him and
be saved.
We trust Jesus to We read and learn We thank God that , We gladly look for We look for ways to
provide for all our God's Word to stay we sinners are opportunities to share Jesus with
needs. strong in our faith. precious to him. help others. others.
Let the word of God our Savior ... Serve one another Go into all the world
Christ dwell Givel in wants all men in love. and preach the good
you richly. [peoplel to be saved (Galatians 5:13) news to all creation.
(Colossians 3:16) and to come to a (Mark 16:15)
knowledge of
the truth.
(1 Timothy 2:3,4)

3. Teacher's Guide
Available for each of the
five levels, each guide
contains teaching options,
copy masters, prayers, and a variety of
activities. Paper cover. 48 pages.
Levell (ages 3-4)
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LevelS (entering grades 6-8)
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Adult/Teen Bible Study I:!.
Student lessons L~L 3 (not pictured) IH~~~ED
Each student lesson contains a ~
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7 NEW! RTFand PDF
now combined!
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Bible story, a full-color teaching
picture, a memory treasure, and With this new Bible study
lesson-reinforcing activities. written by Randy K. Hunter, adults and
Levell (ages 3-4) teens can stay on track by studying the
Includes sticker sheet. same portion of God's Word covered in
SC10N1499 $4.75 the children's VBS lessons. Creates a
congregation-wide focus on the same
Level 2 (entering grades K-l) message. This Bible study is available
Includes sticker sheet. as RTF/PDFfiles delivered as an e-rnail
SC10N1500 $4.75 attachment. Call NPH Order Services
Level 3 (entering grades 2-3) for assistance.
Includes 11" x 17" poster. SC10N1509 ............••...•....••.......... $19.99
SC10N1501 $4.75 Adult/Teen Bible Study can also be
Level 4 (entering grades 4-5) downloaded at www.nph.net by
Includes 11" x 17" poster. clicking on the "Downloadable
SCION1502 $4.75 Products" link.
LevelS (entering grades 6-8)
Includes 11" x 17" poster.
Sample Kit
SCION1503 $4.75
Want to preview Making Tracks materials before choo, choo, Look for
choosing what to order? This nonreturnable kit includes samples this symbol
of the student lesson and Teacher's Guide for Level 3, one each of
door hanger and postcard sheets, an adult/teen Bible study
sample lesson, one souvenir CD, and a VBS order form.
Student lesson CD-ROM SClON1522 $15.00
See page 1 for product details. Preuiew Lesson J for Leuels 2 and 4 at www.nph.net.
SC10N1520 ..................••.............. $49.95

4. laadol's Music
Malarials
Leader's CD-ROM
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...visit the Making Tracks Web page
at www.nph.net/vbs.
This CD-ROM covers everything from From there, click on the
engine to caboose so you can "Songs, Logos and Graphics"
coordinate every element of a quiCk link. ~
high-quality VBS program. Includes:
• NEW! Advertising poster,
Music Guide
postcard, and door hanger images Hear that whistle blowin'? It's music
(TIFFand jPEG) time at VBS. Every Making Tracks
·Song lyrics in PDF song is featured in this handy guide.
• PDFfile of Planning Your VBS
Planning Your VBS Includes piano accompaniments for
Engineer a successful VBS program 11 songs and the melody lines for the
(see item at right)
with this handy 56-page, paper cover memory treasures, plus a copy master
·Evaluation form (RTF/PDF)
guide. Includes: of the lyrics. Paper cover. 24 pages.
-Clip art and images (TIFFand jPEG)
-Prograrn ideas SC10N1512 $9.99
of logos, promotional designs, and
teaching aids • Newspaper/radio releases
-Closing Service ideas, teaching • Registration form text
materials, staff/student thank-you -Snack and game suggestions
cards, invitation cards, planning ·Copy masters of skits, bulletin
suggestions, preparation tips, inserts, logos, and theme-related art
registration forms, and news/radio ·Closing Service ideas
releases, all in RTFfor customizing ·Evaluation form
SC10N1518 $15.95 -Bible story skits, complete with a
preparation guide
·Evening or Sunday morning
intergenerational program ideas for
congregations wishing to combine
all age levels, children to adults
SC10N1519 $6.50
NOTE: Planning Your VBS is included on
the Leader's CD-ROM as a PDFfile
(see previous item).
Music CD
The 29 tracks include vocals with
accompaniment and accompaniment-
only recordings for 11 songs, plus
VBS Return Policy- simple vocal tracks for each memory
Thanks for your cooperation in 2006! treasure. Each song begins with an
introduction followed by the complete
We know how difficult it is to
number of stanzas needed for the '
estimate the number of lessons you
song. Lyrics for songs and memory
will need for your VBS program, so
treasures are included in PDF. .
we want to make ordering as easy
SC10N1513 $14.99
as possible. But large quantities of
returned materials are costly and ~
may affect our future pricing. We Souvenir CD INet! DED
appreciate your discretion when Give your students a
determining the quantity of keepsake ofVBS 2007!
materials to order. Please note that Craft Book Souvenir CD includes
returned VBS materials and craft Contains directions, patterns, a list of 11 Making Tracks
kits will not be accepted after needed materials, and illustrations for songs, complete
September 15. 2007. 22 completed projects. Paper cover. with vocals and
Remember, the new Student Lesson 32 pages. accompaniments.
CD-ROM can help you avoid returns. SC10N1511 $6.50 SClON1514 1.. $2.99
See page 1for product details. See pages 6 and 7 for 2-9 2.75 (each)
S & S® Craft Kits for VBS! 10+ 2.5.0 (each)
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5. PFomotional Materials UBS
accessories
Make tracks in the community! Let everyone know of your upcoming
Making Tracks program with these promotional items. Advertising poster,
postcard, and door hanger are included on the Leader's CD-ROM as TIFF and
JPEGimages.
• ~<
.Offering
Envelopes
Size, 4'/.' x 2'1>".100 per package.
5C36-1237 .......•...••..•...•.....•...•....... 3.05
$
Size, 6'/4" x 3'/8'.100 per package.
5C36-1379 .•.........•...•...•.•...............$3.57
Call to Teach Forms (not pictured)
Extend the teaching call with these
certificates that provide a listing of
teacher's duties, space for church
information and signatures of
superintendent and pastor, and
detachable section for signature of
acceptance. Size, 8';," x 11".
Bible truths • Bible story skits • Train activities • Theme·relatedgpmes 100 per package.
Lesson·relatedsnacks· C<afts. songs- Friends
5C21N1263 •.•...•...•..••..••.•..•••.••••••.•.
$5.99
stickers
Miniature Religious (216 stickers)
5C08-3301 ....••..•..........••.•....•..•...... 1.79
$
Miniature Red Hearts (216 stickers)
5C08-3338 ....•...•.......•..•..•.......•......$1.79
The Christ (54 stickers)
5C08-3902 .....•.•....••..••.....•.......•.•.••
$1.79
Embossed Foil Cross Miniatures
(252 stickers)
Door Hanger Postcard 5C08-5213 •......•.............•.......•...... $1.79
Making Tracks logo on Making Tracks logo on
front. Large blank area on front. Blank back allows for
back for customized message. customized message, information,
Two hangers per each perforated or VBS schedule, or use it as part of a
8'/," x 11" sheet. Works with most VBS follow-up, thank-you mailing. Pullback
electronic printers and photocopiers. Four 4'/," x 5 '/2" postcards per each Locomotive
SClON1515 $ .50 (per sheet) perforated 8';," x 11" sheet. Send younger students home with tiny
Works with most electronic printers plastic locomotives that help them
Door Hanger Bags (not pictured) and photocopiers. remember the lessons they learned at
Safeguard VBS materials against the 5ClON1516 ......•...•.•....$1.00 (per sheet) VBS 2007. Just pull back, release,
elements. Just insert your promotional and watch the engine chug along.
and outreach materials into these Advertising Poster 2 '/2" long. 6 per package.
6" x 12" bags, and slip the precut hole Includes space for dates, times, phone 5C10N1498 .......•.....................•...... $3.75
over a doorknob. 100 per package. numbers, and the location ofyourVBS. All trademarks, registered trademarks, and
S(38-2057 ..•..............•.•.....••.......•..$4.25
: Size, l1"x 17". Ships folded. logos are the property of their respective
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$1.75 owners or holders.

6. Helping Hands Necklace LBVBLS :5 TO IS
Crall Kits
for Vacation Bible School
(!)Allow 15 minutes
Foam-and-bead necklace-fun to
make, wear, and share! Perfect for
Cross String Art
(!JAllow 30-40 minutes
from S&S® Worldwide Making Tracks Day 4. Prep suggestions: Create a rainbow web around the
Each kit shows the average time Tie heart bead to hand before class. cross while weaving a multicolored
Wrap tape around cord ends to make yarn through these prepunched cards.
required to complete a particular
beading easier. Print with permanent Supply religious stickers, markers, gel
project: Some preparation time is
marker, "SERVEJESUS"on one hand pens, and 3-D paints to decorate the
necessary before beginning the crafts.
and "SERVEOTHERS"on the other. cross interiors. Kit includes two
Materials are included with kits;
Size: 3" pendant, 36" cord. suggested stringing patterns.
however, additional needed supplies
SClON1529 $5.99/12 Size: 8 "/'" x 11".
may include:
$ .SO/project SClON1531 $9.99/24
-paper to protect work surface
$ .42/project
-glue, tape Rainbow Bright Door Hangers
-scissors, rulers (!)Allow 20 minutes Christian Sun Catchers
- pencils, crayons Assortment of ready-to-decorate, (!)Allow 30 minutes or more
-washable and permanent markers vibrantly colored, precut, tag door Just paint and hang these
-acryllc paint, containers, paintbrushes hangers. Print with permanent marker, raised-plastic frames to let your light
-water cups for paintbrushes "JesusLoves (child's name)" on one side shine. Each kit includes two each of six
-gel pens, glitter glue, 3-D paints and "(child's name) LovesJesus" on the designs and nontoxic glass stain.
-ribbon, floss, yarn reverse. Supply artists with washable Provide brushes, toothpicks for
- religious stickers markers and religious stickers for painting small sections and popping
-cloths or paper towels for cleanup decorating each side. Older students bubbles, plus suction cup hangers or
could use glitter glue and 3-D paints. ribbon for hanging. Size: 4" x 3".
Kits are available on a first-come, first-
Size: 4 "/4' x 11". SClON1532 $9.49/12
served basis. Quantities are limited.
SClON1530 $2.19/12 $ .79/project
LBVBLS 1 to :5 $ . 18/project
Choo Choo Frame
(!JAllow 20 minutes
Easy-to-assemble and colorful Super
Foam" decorative frames. Add a Jesus
sticker in place ofthe lion in the
window, and insert the student's photo
from VBS.Size: 6" square, 2%" x 3"/,"
picture opening. Supply glue.
SC10N1526 .........••................... $4.99/12
$ .42/project
Have Faith Magnet
(!JAllow 25 minutes
Little fingers can easily build a rainbow
with nine, brilliant, precut layers.
Includes preprinted message on cloud,
"Have Faith in the Lord." Prep
suggestion: Cut and glue magnet
pieces to the back of the purple
rainbow section before class.
Size: 5" x 5"/2'. Supply glue.
SC10N1527 $4.99/12
$ .42/project
Boy- and Girl-Shaped
Craft Sticks
(!JAllow 20 minutes
A great craft for Making TracksDay 3.
Both sides are ready to personalize with
crayons. Print with permanent marker,
"(child'sname) is precious to Jesus" on
front of stick and "(chi/d'sname) loves
Jesus" on the reverse. Provide a cross All trademarks,
sticker to put on the chest. Size: 4"/," registered trademarks,
• stick. 18 boy-, 18 girl-shaped sticks per kit. and logos are the
property of their
SClON1528 $5.99/36 respective owners
$ . 17/project ' or holders.

7. Lend a Hand Bracelet MOST LIIYIILS M~ House Puzzle
0Allow 15 minutes (!)Allow 20 minutes
A great craft for Making Tracks Day 4. Foam Cross Necklace Artists create their own unique puzzles,
The "LD"-embossed hand charm is our 0Allow 15 minutes adding details to the precut pieces and
reminder of "Love Does." Each kit Crafters will love to wear-to-share their background with markers and religious
includes two cords for each bracelet. own "Trinity" necklace crafted with stickers. Size: 7 "/4" square.
Use a single cord or two side-by-side three-point beads and a foam cross SC10N1351 $11.99/24
for extra strength, or tie them end to pendent. Size: 9" necklace, 2 "/," cross. $ .SO/project
end for large wrists. Start each bracelet Suggestion: Wrap tape around ends of
cord for easier beading.
Beaded Cross Necklace
with the hand charm, then string 0Allow 15 minutes
beads on either side, size the bracelet, SC10N1535 ................•............. $4.99/12
$ .42/project Ready-to-string necklaces include
and tie the ends. Includes metal
assorted color "/4" beads and
charm, metallic-colored plastic beads,
and elastic cord.
IIZTBAS "JESUSLOVESME" preprinted cross.
Order early! Quantities are limited. Size: 17/s" cross, 28" cord.
SC10N1533 $5.99/10
SClON1461 ...................•.......... $4.99/12
$ .60/project
Fiberboard Cones $ .42/project
Plastic Cross 0Allow 25 minutes Church Decorative Bags
0Allow 30 minutes Assorted heavy cardboard cones, 5" to 0Allow 15 minutes
Shaped plastic canvas 10" tall with 2";," to 3";," diameter
for creating colorful,
woven crosses. Technique 1:
Weave "/S" ribbon through"
the holes on each cross
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base, 25-30 per pack. Craft idea: Teacher
hot-glues an 18" piece of ya rn to the
outside of the wide cone end. Students
Precut, prestrung, brown paper shapes
open to reveal a small bag tucked
between. Decorate with markers,
crayons, and stickers. Size: 45/s" x 6".
1- n c u string and tie a 1" bead to the end of SClON1425 $5.99/12
beam, extending ends about :~~: the yarn and then try to swing the bead
"12" past the end ofthe,nD' $ .50/project
into the cone. Decorate cones with
canvas. Technique 2: Weave one color paint, markers, glitter, and stickers. Mosaic Cross Necklace
of embroidery floss through the SC10N1389 $9.99/25-30 0Allow 25 minutes
outside holes as a border and a $ .34- .40/project Precut foam pieces make it easy to
complementary color through the create beautiful cross pendants.
holes of the inner section. Supply Includes nylon cord and instructions.
weaving material. Size: 3". Size: 3";," cross, 26" cord. Supply glue,
SC10N1534 $1.99/10 SClON1426 $8.99/12
$ .20/project $ . 75/project

8. sVBSStudent Lesson
One~Day
.. One-DayVBS
Board the VBS train for a one-day trip. Resource Guide CD-ROM
This adaptation of the Making Put your VBS on the right track with
Tracks VBSprogram focuses on the resources for conducting a successful
I(~,.*n;nl story, "Jesus Helps a Man Who one-or two-day Making Tracks
Cannot Walk." Both levels study the VBS. Includes:
same lesson, with age-appropriate -Teaching guide
materials. Each student lesson comes -Music
with a Bible story, a full-color teaching - Devotional skit
picture, and a page of lesson-
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-Bible story skit
reinforcing activities.
-Prograrn ideas
Nonr~aders (and beginning readers) -Garne and
SClON1524 .....•.. ~..; $1.00
snack suggestions '~iii~
Readers -Craft instructions and patterns
SC10N1525 $1.00 -Logo and theme-related art
SC10N1523 $14.00
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
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1..f 1250 N. 113th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226-3284 Publishing House
The train d.eparts sum.m.er a007!
Punch your ticket by ordering VBS materials early!
Call 1-800-662-6022 or visit www.nph.net.