Preparing for VBS
Arrivals And Pick-Ups
On Monday, the front doors will open to families at 8:30am. Every other day the doors will open at 8:45am. You are invited to join us for our Closing Assembly every day at 11:30am. Children will be dismissed at 12pm.
What to Bring and Wear
- Sunscreen/bug spray (apply before)
- Hat (labeled with name)
- Closed-toe shoes
- Backpack (labeled with name)
- Water Bottle (labeled with name)
- If your child is a picky eater, feel free to pack a snack alternative that they will enjoy
Beyond VBS- Food Drive
During VBS we will be collecting donations for the Food Bank. They can be placed in the foyer at the base of the rocks. For a list of needed items, please see FOOD DRIVE page.
After VBS
There will be a family BBQ on Friday July 24 at 12pm. There will be a variety of lawn games out for families to enjoy together! We would also like to invite you to attend our Sunday service on July 26. The children will be singing a couple of songs and we’ll show video footage from their week at VBS.
Bible Learning
If you are a parent who likes to stay informed about what your children are learning, this page is for you! Find out the daily Bible Point, Bible Buddy, Key Bible Verse, and Bible Story, and equip yourself to move VBS beyond the church and into your home.
Day 1
Bible Point: God is Our Creator (Wow, God!)
Bible Buddy: Tango the Quetzal
Key Bible Verse: Psalm 103:22 "Praise the Lord, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom."
Bible Story: Genesis 1 God creates the world.
Day 2
Bible Point: God knows everything (Wow, God!)
Bible Buddy: Seymour the Glass Frog
Key Bible Verse: Psalm 139:1 "O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me."
Bible Story: Psalm 139 David celebrates all God knows.
Day 3
Bible Point: God is our safe place (Wow, God!)
Bible Buddy: Dottie the Ocelot
Key Bible Verse: Psalm 142:5 "Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, 'You are my place of refuge.'"
Bible Story: 1 Samuel 23-24 David hides from Saul.
Day 4
Bible Point: God is Love (Wow, God!)
Bible Buddy: Tia the Giant Anteater
Key Bible Verse: Psalm 136:1 "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever."
Bible Story: Luke 22:39-24:12 Jesus dies and comes to life to show God's love.
Day 5
Bible Point: God is Forever (Wow, God!)
Bible Buddy: Howie the Howler Monkey
Key Bible Verse: Psalm 115:18 "But we can praise the Lord both now and forever! Praise the Lord!"
Bible Story: Revelation 7:17, 21-22 God gives John a vision of heaven.
Questions for Kids:
- What did the Bible Buddy teach you about God?
- How did the science or craft today demonstrate the Bible Point?
- What was something cool from the video you watched in Sticky Scripture?
- How did the Closing Assembly help you connect what you learned to real life?