Food Truck Party (Cokesbury VBS 2022)

Cokesbury’s Food Truck Party VBS (2022) focuses on the theme of God’s provision while offering an engaging, Biblically grounded program.

Cost

$224.99 Ultimate Starter Kit (includes Digital Content)

Age Levels

Preschool/Kindergarten, Younger Elementary, Older Elementary 

Sessions

Overall theme: “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) 

Session 1: God Provides Manna and Quail (Exodus 16) 
Session 2: Elijah, the Widow, and the Endless Oil (1 Kings 17:8-16) 
Session 3: Daniel and Friends Eating the Good Stuff (Daniel 1) 
Session 4: Jesus Feeds the 5,000 Plus (John 6:1-13) 
Session 5: Jesus Cooks the Catch of the Day (John 21:1-17) 

What is included in the basic package?

The Ultimate Starter Kit Includes (among others): 

• Music videos and instrumental tracks of all 10 songs 
• Decorating guide   
• Stickers 
• VBS Website and registration manager 
• Bible session videos 

Strengths

• Each station offers multiple options. 
• Includes multiple schedule options from 9-hour day camp schedule to weekend VBS or one day VBS schedule. 
• Original music is catchy and easy to sing. 
• Includes downloadable intergenerational study guide that could be used with youth and adult volunteers or separate youth and adult groups. 
• Emphasis on connecting mission projects to church’s mission and existing partnerships. 
• Diverse cast used in videos.  

Weaknesses

• This program would require significant adaptation for a lower-budget. 
• Some of the questions are leading rather than open-ended. 
• Some of the crafts require a lot of preparation. 
• Videos are adequate, but are not high-quality productions. 

Additional Information

There are a variety of skin tones pictured in the materials for this curriculum. The language used for God is gender neutral. Food is one of the main topics in this VBS, so care should be taken when considering children from different socio-economic situations. Not everyone has the same experience of God’s provision through food. There is a free downloadable resource with adaptations for children with different abilities. This VBS would not naturally lend itself to VBS in a bag or online VBS.

About the Publisher

Cokesbury Publishing reflects a mainline, United Methodist interpretation of scripture that emphasizes God’s deep love of humanity and the ability of people to be in relationship with God. Unlike many VBS programs that focus on the crucifixion or resurrection, Cokesbury consistently emphasizes God’s presence in our everyday lives and living in relationship with God. The materials are gender inclusive and include diverse cultures and races. The mission suggestions are engaging with options that could be easily adapted to most faith communities. Every area (science, drama, missions, among others) has ideas to adapt activities to different learning styles, abilities, local VBS traditions, time limits and more. Cokesbury’s VBS programs include music, promotional materials, additional online resources, and many support options for the planning process.

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Special thanks to reviewer Sarah Bentley Allred.

Photo by Joana Godinho on Unsplash.