Fun For The Whole Family Hour

Sail Into God’s Great Love With Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour

Group Publishing has set sail on a brand new expedition, where families will embark on an adventure to discover God’s love. In their very first Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour event, Group partners with Walden Media and 20^th Century Fox, using scenes from the new Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour combines eye-opening discussions and upbeat music with the thrilling adventure of Narnia in an experience that connects all ages with each other and with God.  

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour is one action-packed hour where participants will discuss never-before-seen clips from the movie, listen to music, watch a skit, and grow in their faith. Participants will divide into family groups of no more than five. Each group is given their own expedition pack, which contains an interactive expedition map that uses water to reveal hidden messages, guiding each family to look at God’s transforming love in a whole new way. It also includes a CD with all the music so families can continue their adventure at home. Clips from the Narnia movie will help them explore how God’s love changes us. Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour makes reaching families easier than ever.

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour is flexible, easy to implement, and a great value. Everything you need to get started is in the Leader Pack, which includes:

·         Leader Guide

·         DVD containing a promotional video and clips from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 

·         CD containing clip art, publicity helps, drama script, and PowerPoint song lyrics slides

·         Family Expedition Pack (sample)

·         Publicity Poster (sample)

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour came out of a desire to let families share in simple, life-changing experiences like the ones kids explore at Group’s vacation Bible school. “In Group’s many years of ministry experience, we’ve seen families connect in unique ways during VBS,” according to Group’s Shannon Velasquez. “Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour brings families together for laughter, drama, and music, creating a starting point for family faith-building conversations.” 

Group has a reputation of being hands-on in growing children’s relationships with Christ, and this new product does not disappoint. Nothing fires you up like seeing kids “get it” as you teach…and seeing the children you serve grow closer to God.  This practical, time-saving resource makes that happen.  

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour Leader Pack—ISBN 978-0-7644-4288-9/$19.99

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour Family Expedition Pack—ISBN 978-0-7644-4289-6/$5.99

Fun-for-the-Whole-Family Hour Publicity Poster Pack—ISBN 978-0-7644-4287-2/$9.99

Group Publishing, August 2010

For more product information, visit familyhour.group.com.

My Review:  I think this is set up to make a really fun family event.  The movie clips are exciting and make you want to see more of "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader".  I like the songs that are included in the CD and I know that my girls will be singing them for a long time.  My favorite part of this kit would definitely have to be the Family Expedition Pack.  It comes with a CD and a special treasure map, and the kids can help reveal sections of it throughout the family event.  What a great way to engage the kids and get them involved!  It also has questions to continue the discussion at home too.

The town that we just moved from a few months ago actually did the High Seas VBS this summer, which coordinates well with this, so I have already mentioned this kit to their organizers.  It would be a perfect way to with connect the many kids that come to VBS but do not attend a church during the school year.  It also continues with the Sailing Seas theme so the decorating and even some of the songs are the same, with some great new additions.

I am looking forward to hearing how it goes in a few months!