4-time. Winner. Children s Outreach Resource of the Year. Outreach Magazine SPORTS MINISTRY OUTREACH FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS!

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1 SPORTS MINISTRY OUTREACH FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS! 4-time Winner Children s Outreach Resource of the Year Outreach Magazine

2 Why? Has your VBS stopped being an outreach? As I was looking around at the kids who were at our VBS last year, I realized we had stopped being an outreach and were just a really expensive discipleship event. When we switched to outreach, not only did we take VBS hoppers out of the mix, we had over 100 kids with no church connection come to our sports camp. We were able to show the people in our area that the church is not about buildings, names, or numbers but about people that love Jesus, working together to spread the light of the gospel. Shannan Volters, Cleves, Ohio Is life changing Up to 20% of kids attending ask Jesus into their hearts Symbols This symbol indicates the item is found in the Epic Moments Starter Kit. This symbol indicates the item is recommended as a Sports Flash I Did It! award. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Makes a difference Up to 90% are visitors, many unchurched Really works Four-time winner of Children s Outreach Resource of the Year by Outreach Magazine Recruits new volunteers Dads, sports enthusiasts, and teens are easy to draw as volunteers I m amazed at the number of people who have been impacted. has made a difference not only in the church but also in the community. John Graham, Alliston, Ontario, Canada who recently completed 11 years of outreaches

3 Theme Chart MEGA Verse: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) DAY EPIC MOMENT BIBLE STORY SPORTS STORY MEGA POINT EPIC MOMENTS OF DISCOVERY 1 DISCOVERY Jesus calls Peter 2 ADVERSITY 3 GAME CHANGE Peter reaches for Jesus Jesus renames Peter 4 DEFEAT Peter rejects Jesus 5 VICTORY Peter preaches Michael Oher, football player Bethany Hamilton, surfer Mariano Rivera, baseball player 2011 U.S. Women s national soccer team 2015 U.S. Women s national soccer team show us we are valued. EPIC MOMENTS OF ADVERSITY remind us God is here. EPIC MOMENTS OF GAME CHANGE transform how others see us. EPIC MOMENTS OF DEFEAT can be overcome. EPIC MOMENTS OF VICTORY prove we are winners. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. When can I use? VBS alternative Saturday mornings Summer midweek program Fall festival event Days off school Missions trip 1 ST THROUGH 6 TH GRADE Preschool coming soon! 3

4 The Starter Kit OVER $170 VALUE $ VY All prices listed in U.S. dollars

5 FOR THE DIRECTOR Director Guide Poster Pack (8) Director DVD & CD-ROM Art CD-ROM FOR VOLUNTEERS Rally Guide for Bible Sessions Music & Media DVD Music CD Coach Huddle Guide Evangelism Keepers Cheerleading Playbook Basketball Playbook Soccer Playbook You may want to order the Cheer Training DVD and CD-ROM and the Cheer Music CD (p. 12) for your Cheerleading Coach. Baseball and Flag Football Playbooks available separately. See p. 13. FOR KIDS Sports Flash Theme Keepers Welcome to Holsom: Adventures in Faith T-shirt Water Bottle Gospel Ball No returns on opened electronic media unless defective. 5

6 Where Do I Start? 1. Choose your sports Think about athletic people in your church or community. Offer sports these people would like to lead. It s a great chance to get new people involved, like college students and parents. You ll need a gym, grassy area, or parking lot. If you have none of those, opt to use facilities at a park or school. See p. 13 for sports playbooks. 3. Recruit and train your team The Director Guide gives job descriptions for every volunteer. Coaches focus on just one part sports, music, Bible lessons, small groups, or snacks. Segments on the Director DVD make training a snap. 2. Choose your schedule Almost every format you can dream up, MEGA Sports Camp curriculum can fit. If the 5-day, 3-hour schedule shown below doesn t work for you, spread it out for 10 weeknights or Saturdays. See MEGASportsCamp.com for schedule options. Five-Day Schedule Time Focus Who s in Charge 30 minutes Registration Registration Coach 20 minutes Opening Rally Rally Coach 30 minutes Sports Session 1 Head Coaches for the sports you choose 10 minutes Coach Huddle Huddle Coaches 30 minutes Sports Session 2 Head Coaches 10 minutes Halftime Break Snack Coach 15 minutes Halftime Rally Rally Coach 30 minutes Sports Session 3 Head Coaches 20 minutes Closing Rally Rally Coach Dismissal

For the Director Epic Moments Director Guide Complete directions for planning and running your camp.

recruiting, training, reproducible pages for your staff, and more.

and how to recruit volunteers. The CD-ROM includes printable forms, signs, and more. In Kit only.

announcing and promoting your camp. 10¾ x 16" flat, folds to 8 x 10¾". 33VY0613 810688020845 $4.

7 For the Director Epic Moments Director Guide Complete directions for planning and running your camp. Includes scheduling, checklists, publicity, registration, how-tos on every segment of the camp, safety, recruiting, training, reproducible pages for your staff, and more. Check out the at-a-glance overview for an easy way to see what s new. Spiral. In Kit only. 8 x 10¾", 120 pages. Epic Moments Director DVD and CD-ROM Action-packed commercials help you recruit volunteers and get kids excited. Plus, an overview segment shows what a day at camp looks like, explains what s in the kit, the theme, and how to recruit volunteers. The CD-ROM includes printable forms, signs, and more. In Kit only. Epic Moments Art CD-ROM Includes banners, certificates, MEGA Verse, logos, parent page, postcards and more. CD-ROM. In Kit only. Epic Moments Poster Pack These 8 posters share the daily MEGA Points, MEGA Verse, and 2 posters for announcing and promoting your camp. 10¾ x 16" flat, folds to 8 x 10¾". 33VY $4.99 Postcard A great way to keep in touch with volunteers, follow up with participants, and have your kids invite their friends. Packs of 5 sheets, 4 per sheet (20 postcards). 33VY0294 Original Price $4.50 Now 5 for $1.27* Remember, this icon means It s in the kit! This symbol indicates the item is recommended as a Sports Flash I Did It! award. *For more closeout items, visit MEGASportsCamp.com/Closeouts. 7

For Rally Time & Coach Huddles No returns on opened electronic media unless defective. Visit MEGASportsCamp.com to purchase and download songs and videos.

It s an object lesson that will drive your point home, and that kids won t quickly forget. Colors may vary. Complete instructions included. Free Book of 101 Tricks enclosed. 19VY0231 $19.

Includes tips on building a relationship with kids, leading a child to Christ, and helping them memorize the MEGA Verse. Paper, 4½ x 8½", 32 pages. Must-Have: 1 per Huddle Coach.

Gives song suggestions from the Music & Media DVD and Music CD, interactive sports and Bible stories. Order one for every Music and Rally Coach. Paper, 8 x 10 ¾", 120 pages.

99 Epic Moments Music & Media DVD Energetic praise songs with accompanying lyric and action videos, as well as engaging teaching videos that teach the MEGA Point and MEGA Verse.

8 For Rally Time & Coach Huddles No returns on opened electronic media unless defective. Visit MEGASportsCamp.com to purchase and download songs and videos. Velvet Repeat Change Bag Capture kids in wide-eyed wonder when you place one thing inside the bag...and pull out something different! It s an object lesson that will drive your point home, and that kids won t quickly forget. Colors may vary. Complete instructions included. Free Book of 101 Tricks enclosed. 19VY0231 $19.99 Epic Moments Coach Huddle Guide Small Group Time Helps Huddle Coaches (small group leaders) lead their group time. Includes tips on building a relationship with kids, leading a child to Christ, and helping them memorize the MEGA Verse. Paper, 4½ x 8½", 32 pages. Must-Have: 1 per Huddle Coach. ISBN 33VY $1.99 Epic Moments Rally Guide Large Group/Worship Time Offers instructions for leading large group rallies. Gives song suggestions from the Music & Media DVD and Music CD, interactive sports and Bible stories. Order one for every Music and Rally Coach. Paper, 8 x 10 ¾", 120 pages. ISBN 33VY $19.99 Epic Moments Music & Media DVD Energetic praise songs with accompanying lyric and action videos, as well as engaging teaching videos that teach the MEGA Point and MEGA Verse. Also includes a new theme song. Features songs from JumpStart3, Planetshakers/Integrity, Amber Sky Records, and Influence Music. 33VY $14.99 Epic Moments Music CD Featuring energetic praise songs from JumpStart3, Planetshakers/ Integrity, Amber Sky Records and Influence Music. 33VY $9.99 Evangelism Keepers Full-color images help you tell God s plan for eternal life during Rally Time. Back side shares simple statements, Bible verse references, and prayer. Get enough for each Huddle Coach or child. Highly Recommended: 1 per Huddle Coach. 19VY $5.99 pack of five

For Kids MEGA Sports Camp Gospel Ball Use these colorful

with kids as awards or take-home prizes.

Approx. 2¼" diameter. 33VY0169 851648003553 $1.

collect their daily Theme Keepers. 33VY0192 851648003935 $3.

collectibles home with kids each day (6 per kid).

Highly recommended. Enough for five kids included.

99 pack of five Sports Bottle with Gospel Ball Set includes

(also sold separately), the perfect way to share the gospel

49 MEGA Verse Wristband Helps kids memorize the MEGA Verse.

9 For Kids MEGA Sports Camp Gospel Ball Use these colorful squeeze balls to share about salvation and then send home with kids as awards or take-home prizes. Each color represents a part of the gospel message. Foam. Approx. 2¼" diameter. 33VY $1.49 Carabiners Kids will love using this handy carabiner to collect their daily Theme Keepers. 33VY $3.99 pack of five Epic Moments Theme Keepers Send these fun collectibles home with kids each day (6 per kid). Shows daily MEGA Point on one side and MEGA Verse on back. Highly recommended. Enough for five kids included. 33VY $5.99 pack of five Sports Bottle with Gospel Ball Set includes Sports Bottle and a colorful MEGA Sports Camp Gospel Ball (also sold separately), the perfect way to share the gospel message with kids. Bottle has screwon lid with flip-top. Blue. Holds 26 ounces. BPA-free. 10¼" tall. 33VY $4.49 MEGA Verse Wristband Helps kids memorize the MEGA Verse. Great as a conversation starter with their friends. Band has the MEGA Verse (Romans 8:28) and logo on it. Red silicone. 1" wide. Highly recommended. Enough for five kids included. 33VY $5.99 pack of five 9

For Kids Epic Moments Sports Flash Kids love these full-color, take-home

Every day features an exciting sports story and review activities.

Includes 5 take-home papers for each kid. Enough for 5 kids.

to purchase. Blue (not shown) 33VY0509 851648003263 $3.

99 Water Bottle In all the fun and excitement, keep your kids safely

Avoid mix-ups by writing every kid s name on their bottle in permanent

10 For Kids Epic Moments Sports Flash Kids love these full-color, take-home newspapers. Every day features an exciting sports story and review activities. Extras include a MEGA Verse mini poster and more. Includes 5 take-home papers for each kid. Enough for 5 kids. Highly recommended. Enough for five kids included. ISBN 33VY $12.99 pack of five Backpack Give kids a functional reminder of the truths they learn. Makes a great award. Your church could provide one Backpack for each kid or offer to families to purchase. Blue (not shown) 33VY $3.99 Red 33VY $3.99 Water Bottle In all the fun and excitement, keep your kids safely hydrated with their own Water Bottle. Avoid mix-ups by writing every kid s name on their bottle in permanent ink. Reclosable squirt lid. BPA-free. 16 oz. 33VY $1.79 Name Tags The ability to call kids by name helps your camp run more smoothly. Make it easy for all adult volunteers by getting a Name Tag for each kid per day. 80 Name Tags. 8½ x 11" Highly Recommended: 1 per kid per day 33VY $4.99 All prices listed in U.S. dollars

For Kids T-Shirt Quickly identify kids involved in your camp, especially when you re outside or in

Highly Recommended: 1 per kid Iron-Ons Make your own T-shirts with these Iron-Ons!

Adult S 33VY0594 810688020760 Adult M 33VY0595 810688020777 Adult L 33VY0596 810688020784 Adult XL

99 each BLUE Youth S 33VY0511 851648003027 Youth M 33VY0512 851648003034 Youth L 33VY0513 851648003041

33VY0517 851648003089 $7.99 each Adult 2XL 33VY0518 851648003096 Adult 3XL 33VY0519 851648003102 $9.

RED Youth S 33VY0528 851648003195 Youth M 33VY0529 851648003171 Youth L 33VY0530 851648003188 Adult S

851648003140 $7.99 each Adult 2XL 33VY0535 851648003126 Adult 3XL 33VY0536 851648003133 $9.

11 For Kids T-Shirt Quickly identify kids involved in your camp, especially when you re outside or in public places. 100% cotton. Preshrunk jersey. Highly Recommended: 1 per kid Iron-Ons Make your own T-shirts with these Iron-Ons! Iron-on is white only. Great as awards. Adheres best to cotton. 5 1/2 x 4. Pkg. of 10 iron-ons. 33VY $9.99 GREEN Youth S 33VY Youth M 33VY Youth L 33VY Adult S 33VY Adult M 33VY Adult L 33VY Adult XL 33VY $7.99 each Adult 2XL 33VY Adult 3XL 33VY $9.99 each BLUE Youth S 33VY Youth M 33VY Youth L 33VY Adult S 33VY Adult M 33VY Adult L 33VY Adult XL 33VY $7.99 each Adult 2XL 33VY Adult 3XL 33VY $9.99 each All prices listed in U.S. dollars. RED Youth S 33VY Youth M 33VY Youth L 33VY Adult S 33VY Adult M 33VY Adult L 33VY Adult XL 33VY $7.99 each Adult 2XL 33VY Adult 3XL 33VY $9.99 each HOW MANY T-SHIRTS DO I ORDER? Shirts Ordered (by size) Expected number of kids Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XL Always order more T-shirts than you think you can use. See T-shirt sizing chart on MEGASportsCamp.com. 11

Sports Sessions Cheer Training DVD and CD-ROM This DVD shows

The CD-ROM includes printable step-by-step actions.

$19.99 Cheer Music CD Pump up the energy with songs for

Features songs from the Cheer Training DVD, so kids can learn

Your final performance will rouse the whole crowd!

99 Megaphone Let your voice be heard with this durable, blue

49 Life and Ministry Skills Accommodate kids who are unable or

Skills. You ll need all three to equal the same sports time.

12 Sports Sessions Cheer Training DVD and CD-ROM This DVD shows the moves, stunts, chants, and cheers that go with the Cheerleading Playbook. Use it for simple, no-hassle sessions the DVD is the coach! The CD-ROM includes printable step-by-step actions. Must-Have: 1 per Cheer Coach ISBN 33VY $19.99 Cheer Music CD Pump up the energy with songs for routines, chants, and cheers. Features songs from the Cheer Training DVD, so kids can learn the motions to the same routines they will perform. Your final performance will rouse the whole crowd! Highly Recommended: 1 per Cheer Coach 33VY $2.99 Megaphone Let your voice be heard with this durable, blue plastic Megaphone. 8½" 33VY $2.49 Life and Ministry Skills Accommodate kids who are unable or less inclined to play sports by adding these Life and Ministry Skills. You ll need all three to equal the same sports time. Spiral. 5½ x 8¼" ISBN Cooking Guide. 52 pgs. 33VY $9.99 Drama Guide. 72 pgs. 33VY $9.99 Card Making Guide. 48 pgs. 33VY $

Sports Sessions Coach T-Shirt When all adult volunteers are wearing the

recognize who s in charge. Polyester/cotton blend.

complete schedule of drills and fundamentals for each Sports Session,

One of each is included in Kit (see pg 4-5).

We suggest you have one Head Coach for every 16 kids. Spiral.

99 Soccer 33VY0603 978-1-62423-179-7 $9.

13 Sports Sessions Coach T-Shirt When all adult volunteers are wearing the same Coach T-Shirt, it s easy for kids and other leaders to quickly recognize who s in charge. Polyester/cotton blend. Highly Recommended: 1 per adult volunteer Kit Playbooks Outlines a complete schedule of drills and fundamentals for each Sports Session, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. One of each is included in Kit (see pg 4-5). Order extras as needed for every Head Coach. We suggest you have one Head Coach for every 16 kids. Spiral. 5¼ x 8½" ISBN Basketball 33VY $9.99 Soccer 33VY $9.99 Cheerleading 33VY $9.99 Adult S 33VY $12.99 Adult M 33VY $12.99 Adult L 33VY $12.99 Adult XL 33VY $12.99 Adult 2XL 33VY $12.99 Baseball Cap Keep the sun off your head during those long innings with this durable baseball cap. Embroidered MEGA Sports Camp logo on the back with lightning bolt on the side. Velcro adjustment. 33VY $9.99 back of cap Optional Playbooks Not included in Kit. Available as a separate purchase. ISBN Baseball 33VY $9.99 Flag Football 33VY $9.99 back of shirt 13

Along the way, kids learn vital practices of Christian living like prayer and Bible study. Paper, 32 pages. 5½ x 8½" ISBN 02VY0135 978-0-88243-807-8 $1.

14 Outreach Follow-up Great for outreach handouts and awards. Welcome to Holsom: Adventures in Faith Instantly draws kids in with comic book art and the story of Hugh s transformation from thief to follower of Jesus. Along the way, kids learn vital practices of Christian living like prayer and Bible study. Paper, 32 pages. 5½ x 8½" ISBN 02VY $1.99 Peter Reinforce the Epic Moments daily Bible stories on the life of Peter with this artfully crafted comic from Kingstone Comics. Tells the story of a simple fisherman until the Man they call the Messiah changed his name and his life. This exciting tale follows the life of Simon Peter, through the highs and lows of faith. Paper, 6½ x 10¼", 40 pages. ISBN English 03VY $3.99 Spanish 02VY $

Outreach Follow-up Fire Bible for Kids 21 Devotions for Boys/Girls Each booklet contains 21 short, kid-friendly devotions that pull kids into the Word of God and keep them coming back for more.

Each day s reading closes with a Power Note section suggesting an innovative idea, compelling question, or fun activity that reinforces that day s reading.

15 Outreach Follow-up Fire Bible for Kids 21 Devotions for Boys/Girls Each booklet contains 21 short, kid-friendly devotions that pull kids into the Word of God and keep them coming back for more. With these devotions, kids can begin a lifelong journey the healthy habit of daily time in the Word. And the content is customized to feature a unique learning experience just for boys or girls. Each day s reading closes with a Power Note section suggesting an innovative idea, compelling question, or fun activity that reinforces that day s reading. Special Bonus Feature: Coordinates with interactive elements from the FREE Fire Bible for Kids Devotional App. For Boys 02VY7760 $2.99 For Girls 02VY7761 $2.99 Download your FREE app today Fire Bible for Kids Devotional App 15

What s New for Epic Moments? We love customer feedback!

favorite names in children s ministry music Planetshakers,

And now the Epic Moments songs are available for individual

volunteers who need a little instruction about how to

As they sing and move to the song, they will be memorizing

16 What s New for Epic Moments? We love customer feedback! Thanks to customer comments, we ve made some great changes to our curriculum this year. Better Music Options We ve partnered with some of your favorite names in children s ministry music Planetshakers, Amber Sky Records, and JumpStart3. And now the Epic Moments songs are available for individual purchase as downloads at MEGASportsCamp.com. Coach Huddle Guide has added features. The Coach Huddle Guide has been enhanced to assist your volunteers who need a little instruction about how to comfortably and naturally talk to kids about their spiritual lives More MEGA Verse Memorization We ve put the Epic Moments MEGA Verse to music. Each day kids will hear and sing Romans 8:28. As they sing and move to the song, they will be memorizing God s Word, storing it in their hearts and minds to remember when they face epic moments of their own. The MEGA Verse Wristbands are designed to help kids remember their MEGA Verse, Romans 8:28. Preschool Playbook coming soon! Visit MEGASportsCamp.com to find out more. 15M 11/15

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MEGA Sports Camp VBS Outreaches. Choose your MEGA Sports Camp event! Sign up at MEGASportsCamp.com Why choose a MEGA Camp outreach? MEGA Camp VBS Outreaches ARE LIFE CHANGING Up to 20% of kids attending ask Jesus into their hearts MAKE A DIFFERENCE Up to 90% of kids are visitors, many unchurched RECRUIT