After several weeks of hints and teaser videos, LifeWay has announced their VBS themes for 2010. Their main theme is a Western VBS curriculum called “Saddle Ridge Range” and includes all the expected cowboy, rodeo, and Southwestern elements. The key verse is James 1:5, “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.” (HCSB) And the VBS motto is “Need Answers? Ask God!”
One interesting note, their website positions this as “an evangelistic VBS.” This is the first time I’ve noticed that in the marketing. This might be a good approach for LifeWay to set it’s VBS apart from others. Most curriculum publishers seem to be shying away from the evangelistic component of Vacation Bible School.
They have the official website for Saddle Ridge Ranch online. It has the theme song available for download. After my first listen, I liked it. Expect more information later this summer. You can also read the news release on LifeWay’s website.
My Review of Saddle Ridge Ranch Vacation Bible School
I’m waiting for more information, but check back later this summer for my detailed opinion and review of this Vacation Bible School curriculum.
Resources For LifeWay’s Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS
In this section, I’ll add links and resources that will help churches who choose to use LifeWay’s Saddle Ridge Ranch theme. If you know of more resources, leave a note in the comment section below.
- Official LifeWay VBS blog
- LifeWay VBS community website
- Saddle Ridge Ranch official website
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Love your website! I have been our Children’s Pastor for 2 years now, and your website has helped me SO much with VBS materials. Thank you for providing such a well-rounded, all-inclusive review of publishers.