Welcome to Operation Arctic!
Welcome to Operation Arctic! Every day, our kids are bombarded with the message that the Bible isn’t the true Word of God, that it can’t be trusted to tell us the truth about the past or, more importantly, about how we can receive the gift of eternal life. At Operation Arctic, your kids will warm up to the Word as they explore the coolest Book on the planet and discover how we can know for sure that the Bible is God’s written word to us!
Grab your parka and snow boots! For VBS 2017, we’re headed deep into the stunning Arctic Circle that is filled with treasure and thrilling to explore! And be sure to pack your Bible—we’ll be learning all about that breathtakingly beautiful Book that is filled with treasure and thrilling to explore! As we venture into the cold tundra, we’ll discover that the BIBLE:
•	Is the Book of Books, unique in every way!
•	Has had an Incredible Impact upon our world!
•	Is the Bedrock Base of our lives!
•	Is a Letter of Love in which God tells us how we can become His children!
•	Is Exciting to Explore as we learn it, love it, and live it!
Let’s plunge on in to this cold world and God’s wonderful Word! Operation Arctic promises to be a flurry of fun and excitement! Let’s go!
Operation Arctic
Our explorers will begin warming up to the Word from the very first minute they arrive at Operation Arctic. The mission begins at Snowfall Station with the Opening Assembly, a high-energy opening with entertaining welcomes, rockin' songs, a mission moment, and prayer. Then we rotate through four fun sites:
• Treasure Point Bible Time, where explorers learn important Bible truths in fun and creative ways;
• Glacier Gap Games, where explorers discover that preparation is “snow” easy and games are filled with chills and thrills;
• Klondike Corner Snacks, where explorers won’t want to pass up the cool treats that are waiting to melt in their mouths;
• Discovery Pass, the science, craft, music, mission, and memory verse spot!
After finishing the day's rotations, everyone heads back to Snowfall Station for the Closing Assembly that includes more singing, a Creature Feature, contest results, and the greatly anticipated daily drama, which is a highlight of the kids' day. The drama begins in the city with a high-powered executive who is fed up with the rat race. He decides to move to the wilderness for a quieter, simpler existence. Little does he realize all that’s in store—missing treasure, goofy bad guys, unexpected visitors, and plenty of action!
Sound fun? Then let’s plunge on in to this cold world and God’s wonderful Word! It promises to be a flurry of fun and excitement at Operation Arctic! Let’s go!
Daily Overview
Day 1: Book of Books 
Blizzard the polar bear helps to teach kids the Bible is unique, like the polar bear.

Toddler/Pre-Primary memory verse
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God . . . . 2 Timothy 3:16
Primary/Junior memory verse
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God . . . . 2 Timothy 3:16
Day 2: Incredible Impact
Snowball the Arctic hare shows God's transforming power. 
Toddler/Pre-Primary memory verse
Your word is a . . . light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Primary/Junior memory verse
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

Day 3: Bedrock Base
Spike the narwhal conveys the importance of having a firm foundation. 

Toddler/Pre-Primary memory verse
. . . A wise man . . . built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24
Primary/Junior memory verse
Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24
Day 4: Letter of Love
Shaggy the musk ox reminds us that God cares for us and has given us a letter of love! 
Toddler/Pre-Primary memory verse
. . . Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Primary/Junior memory verse
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Day 5: Exciting to Explore
Dash the husky invites kids to explore the treasures of God’s Word. 
Toddler/Pre-Primary memory verse
. . . Your word . . . great treasure. Psalm 119:162
Primary/Junior memory verse
I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure. Psalm 119:162

News You Need to Know
T-Shirt Info
VBS T-shirts are available in the foyer for $5 each. They are a nice quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton shirt. Sizes available are: Youth small, Youth medium, Youth large, Adult small, Adult medium, Adult large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL, Adult XXXXL. Limited quantities available, so get yours now!
Top of the World Tunes Music / Memory Verse Songs CDs for Sale
Music CDs featuring songs from this year’s VBS are also for sale. These are $2 each and are available in the foyer. Both the Top of the World songs and the Memory Verse Songs are available.
Contests
We will be having exciting daily contests this week for ages 4–12. Your child can earn individual and team points each day by participating in the following:
 	1,000 points		Being here 
	2,000 points		Bringing a visitor 
 	2,000 points		Learning the daily memory verse
	1,000 points 		Participating in the daily special contests
	2,000 points 		Learning the theme verse
VBS Bookstore
Our bookstore this year will have a fantastic assortment of both children and adult Christian resources for sale at great prices. The bookstore will be open Monday through Friday and the Sunday morning following VBS. It will be located in the foyer, so stop and have a look.
Games
Sturdy shoes are recommended every day so your children can freely run and play without twisting an ankle.
Craft Alert
Our crafts are awesome, fun, and potentially messy! Please make sure your children wear play clothes that can get dirty. 
Mission Moment—Food Paks with Children's Hunger Fund
Our mission project this year is called Mission: Hope Excursion. We'll be raising money for a ministry called Children’s Hunger Fund that delivers the hope of the gospel in a special way. During mission time, you and your kids will set off on Hope Excursions to support local churches delivering hope and food to children in need all over the world.  Your mission is to collect coins for meals that will be delivered in Children’s Hunger Fund Food Paks. 
A Food Pak is a 20-pound box of nutritious food that is hand-delivered to the home of a needy family by a trained volunteer from a local church in their community. 
Rally your kids to raise funds for the meals that go in every Food Pak. Each meal costs only 25 cents! So, every dollar that’s raised provides four meals for hungry kids—and each meal represents an opportunity to proclaim the gospel!
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
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Closing Program
On Sunday morning we will host a closing program. 
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This will be a big, exciting time for the children, so we’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday morning!