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Why can’t I use VBS coupons on Starter Kits or Lifeway products?
The short answer is, because you are already getting the best price! The reasons promotions don’t apply to these items is because we have already marked them down 10-20% from the publisher’s price.
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What themes offer teen/adult lessons and resources?
The only themes that really offer Teen/Adult resources are the Incredible Race, To Mars and Beyond, and GiddyUp Junction and Whooosh. Incredible Race has a combined Teen/Adult leader guide and DVD but no student books. To Mars and Beyond and GiddyUp Junction each have a youth leader AND student book, and one Adult "study" book. In The Wild has a Teen handbook and Adult handbook, as well as a Teen leader guide and Adult leader guide which both come with a music CD. Whooosh has a Teen handb
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Are any of the VBS themes compatible with a Catholic program?
All of our programs are non-denominational Christian, but Roar! has a Catholic version through Our Sunday Visitor. Or, if you’re not as concerned with having strictly/specifically Catholic material, a few of our Catholic customers have had success using CPH's programs (i.e. Miraculous Mission) and shaping it to their needs (likely because of the liturgy-leaning).
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Why aren’t my VBS coupons working on my order?
The most common reason for coupons not working is due to unqualified products. The only VBS products that are not qualified for use with coupons are Starter Kits and Lifeway products. All other VBS products including custom VBS banners and custom VBS shirts are eligible for use with coupons!
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Bible translation is an important factor in making a decision on my VBS theme, what’s the best way to pick a theme by translation?
The best way to pick a VBS theme by translation is to take a look at our VBS comparison chart.
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Do any of the VBS themes have a 3-day curriculum or just a 5-day curriculum?
Some of our VBS publishers will make notes online or In the directors guides about modifying the content for reduced days. Although some of our themes don’t explicitly give instructions for modified schedules it’s important to communicate the any of the lessons can be shaped or modified to your church’s specific needs!
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Which VBS programs offer Spanish resources?
The three main programs that offer a variety of Spanish resources are Roar, In the Wild, and El Tren de las Buenas Noticias.
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Which VBS starter kits include adult study material?
Typlically the publishers do not include adult study material in the starter kits. Many of our themes do offer adult study material, but these items need to be purchased separate from the starter kit. If this article didn't resolve your issue, you can contact our Customer Service team via Live Chat, info@concordiasupply.com, or phone at 1-800-521-0751. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm PT.
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