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 | Group Publishing: Cave Quest Embark on a VBS Adventure That Will Light Their Way! Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God's love, a love that takes us through life's dark times.Kids will spend each day spelunking through field-tested activity stations with their Cave Crews (small groups of up to 5 kids and one leader). Every station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone engaged. |
 | Group Publishing: Expedition Norway Each day at Expedition Norway VBS, kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in Nordic culture.At Expedition Norway, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply long after VBS is over. Help Kids See the Big Picture—An exciting world of faith beyond their own backyard. |
 | Standard Publishing: Deep Sea Discovery In Deep Sea Discovery, kids dive into God's presence by delving deep into His Word to see how He has been with His people every step of the way. Every kid will sail away each day saying "God is with me – wherever I go! He KNOWS me, HEARS me, STRENGTHENS me, LOVES me, and SENDS me!" Hands-on service projects and sea science will help kids experience a VBS adventure like no other! Kids will know that God is always with them! Explore God's presence in their lives! Serve God by serving others! |
 | Concordia Publishing House: Barnyard Roundup Enjoy a "farm-tastic" week at Barnyard Roundup VBS where kids learn Jesus Gathers Us Together! Kids want to know they belong and to be connected with others. At Barnyard Roundup, kids learn how Jesus cares, provides, leads, forgives, and is our Savior. He gathers us together now and forever, no matter what! Through five biblical events in Jesus' life, kids learn to step out in faith, confident in Jesus' love for them. Kids also learn key Bible verses from Psalm 23 connecting to each day's theme. |
 | Cokesbury: Surf Shack At Surf Shack, kids are equipped and invited to plunge into the incredible experience of knowing God. They will encounter God's awesomeness through Bible stories of the amazing ways God has moved in the lives of others before embarking on the breathtaking adventure of participating in God's love. With the Surf Shack as its hub, churches will become an ocean of excitement as kids and leaders (Surfers and Lifeguards) enjoy beach–themed music, crafts, Science projects, recreation, Bible stories and more, becoming fully equipped to live out God's mission in their lives. The VBS program, filmed on location on the beaches of Tybee Island, GA, also features videos with professional surfers including Georgia Cook, Nikki Viesin, Colton Kane, Joey Cook, and Jared Kane. |
 | Abingdon Press: Joy in Jesus Everywhere! All the time! A Bible & Arts Program that utilizies African American culture and history as a lens through which to teach biblical truths and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Share your Joy in Jesus and praise God Everywhere! All the Time! This VBS Bible & Arts program teaches participants to make room to praise God (Psalm 100), whether on a roof (2 Kings 4:8-37), in a room without a roof (Mark 2:1-12), in an upper room (Acts 20:7-12), or under a roof (Matthew 8:5-11). Joy is found everywhere in the mighty works of God through Jesus Christ. Joy in Jesus features contemporary hip-hop music and new versions of traditional songs bring generations together with new music from Christian hip-hop artist Ricky B. (Frederick Burchell), and new music and arrangements by Roderick Vester. |
Do you find yourself responsible for organizing your church's summer Vacation Bible School program? Maybe this is your first year and you have no idea where to start, or maybe you have years of experience and you are ready to check out the new 2016 VBS programs – We’ve got what you’re looking for with information and Samples for each 2016 VBS Program, an online Easy Order Form of all products for each 2016 VBS Program and a general planning overview!
Compare the various programs by looking at samples, videos and other information in our 2016 VBS Program Overview here Program Overview
Use the “Easy Order Form” links above to access our VBS Program product lists for Easy Ordering
Access our general overview we put together to help you create an outline for your planning schedule this year. General Planning Overview
The Bible school publishers have released their new VBS curriculum and we’d like to help you choose the best VBS for your needs. Beyond all the information offered here on our website, we would be glad to assist you personally with any additional questions you may have. Call or visit us in store today!
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Embark on a VBS Adventure That Will Light Their Way! Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God's love, a love that takes us through life's dark times.
Kids will spend each day spelunking through field-tested activity stations with their Cave Crews (small groups of up to 5 kids and one leader). Every station is designed to reinforce the daily Bible Point in a hands-on, interactive way that keeps everyone engaged.
Day 1
- Bible Point: Jesus gives us hope.
- Key Verse: "O Lord, you alone are my hope." (Psalm 71:5)
- Bible Story: Prophets foretell the light of the world. (John 1:1-18; Isaiah 9:2)
- Buddy: Sal the salamander
- Bible Point: Jesus gives us courage.
- Key Verse: "Take courage. I am here!"
- Bible Story: Jesus and Peter walk on water. (Matthew 14:22-36)
- Buddy: Mawtha the moth
- Bible Point: Jesus gives us direction.
- Key Verse: "He will show you which path to take." (Proverbs 3:6)
- Bible Story: Jesus sheds light on how to live. (Matthew 5-7)
- Buddy: Radar the bat
- Bible Point: Jesus gives us love.
- Key Verse: "We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us." (1 John 3:16)
- Buddy: Oliver the owl
- Bible Point: Jesus gives us his power.
- Key Verse: "Our great power is from God, not from ourselves." (2 Corinthians 4:7)
- Bible Story: Jesus ascends and empowers his followers. (Acts 1:11-11)
- Buddy: Ray the glow worm
Easy for leaders
Each leader preps only 20 minutes of daily material!
Easy to remember
A single Bible Point is reinforced daily at every station!
Easy for making friends
Small multi-age groups stick together!
Sing & Play Rock
Start the day together, singing a fun mix of classic worship songs and brand new praise songs.
Deep Bible Quests
Kids experience the Bible in active, hands-on ways and then circle up with Cave Crews for thought-provoking discussions.
KidVid™ Cinema
Kids watch films about real kids in the real world living out their faith in really cool ways reminding all of them that no matter what happens, God’s power will pull them through.
Imagination Station
Imaginations soar as kids experiment with Sciency-Fun Gizmos™.
Spelunker Sports & Games
Kids run, jump, and even splash through games that connect with the daily Bible Point.
Cavern Café
All the Crews comes together to eat snacks that connect with that day's key Bible verse.
Cave Quest Closing
Each day wraps up at Cave Quest Closing. Crews gather for loads of fun-filled, surprising, audience-involving activities and object lessons that reinforce the daily Bible Point.
Each day at Expedition Norway VBS, kids travel through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in Nordic culture.
At Expedition Norway, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply long after VBS is over.
Help Kids See the Big Picture—An exciting world of faith beyond their own backyard.
Day 1
- Bible Point: When life changes…God is good!
- Key Verse: "Be still, and know that I am God!" (Psalm 46:10)
- Bible Story: Daniel is taken to Babylon. (Daniel 1)
- Bible Point: When life is scary…God is good!
- Key Verse: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you." (Isaiah 41:10)
- Bible Story: Daniel faces a den of lions. (Daniel 6)
- Bible Point: When life is sad…God is good!
- Key Verse: "God is our refuge and strength" (Psalm 46:1)
- Bible story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 18-20)
- Bible Point: When life is good…God is good!
- Key Verse: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!" (1 Chronicles 16:34)
- Bible Story: Jesus makes a beachside breakfast for his friends. (John 21: 1-25)
Opening Celebration
Prepare for the day's adventure by singing fun songs and meeting real kids from Norway during the KidVid video segment!
Bible Adventures
Experience each Bible story with all five senses.
Experience Norway
Dig into surprising and authentic things that kids in Norway do, say, and celebrate.
Fjord Fun & Games
Play high-energy games like Snømann Har'n (snowman tag).
Nordic Eats
Create and eat deliciously authentic snacks, like Brød og Ost (bread & cheese).
Closing Celebration
Wrap up with music, drama, science experiments, and a final KidVid video segment!
Preschool Passport
Preschoolers experience the excitement of Expedition Norway through Exploration Stations and their own rotations in this top-notch preschool VBS program.
KidVid
Not an expert on Norway? You don't have to be! Real kids from Norway share their culture—and Christ—through short video segments in Opening and Closing Celebration every day at Expedition Norway!
Bible Content
At Expedition Norway, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply long after VBS is over.
Decorating
Take your whole congregation on a trip around the world without breaking the bank! Cross Culture Expedition Norway VBS 2016 is full of warm, vibrant colors, intricate Scandinavian patterns, and authentic countryside imagery.
Music
One of the best parts about Expedition Norway VBS—award-winning music! Fun songs your kids will want to listen to again and again—sure to become a new family fave!
In Deep Sea Discovery, kids dive into God's presence by delving deep into His Word to see how He has been with His people every step of the way. Every kid will sail away each day saying "God is with me – wherever I go! He KNOWS me, HEARS me, STRENGTHENS me, LOVES me, and SENDS me!" Hands-on service projects and sea science will help kids experience a VBS adventure like no other! Kids will know that God is always with them! Explore God's presence in their lives! Serve God by serving others!
Theme verse for the week: "God is with me and will watch over me wherever I go!" Genesis 28:15
Day 1 – God KNOWS me!
God knows Noah's heart. (Genesis 6-9)
Day 2 – God HEARS me!
God hears Jonah pray. (Jonah 1-3)
Day 3 – God STRENGTHENS me!
Jesus strengthens Peter in the storm. (Matthew 14)
Day 4 – God LOVES me!
Jesus loves the disciples – and everyone! (John 21)
Day 5 – God SENDS me!
God sends Paul to tell His story. (Acts 13, 14)
Deep Sea Discovery VBS features:
Worship Music
New songs and music videos from kid-favorite worship leader Yancy!
Missions Stories from Beth Gukenberger
Compelling videos with true stories from missionary and master storyteller — Beth Guckenberger!
Each day kids will dive deep into God's presence at these sites:
- Opening & Closing
- Bible Story
- Service Projects
- Snacks & Games
- Crafts & Science
- Preschool
- Special Needs Sensory Station
Enjoy a "farm-tastic" week at Barnyard Roundup VBS where kids learn Jesus Gathers Us Together! Kids want to know they belong and to be connected with others. At Barnyard Roundup, kids learn how Jesus cares, provides, leads, forgives, and is our Savior. He gathers us together now and forever, no matter what! Through five biblical events in Jesus' life, kids learn to step out in faith, confident in Jesus' love for them. Kids also learn key Bible verses from Psalm 23 connecting to each day's theme.
Key Theme: Jesus gathers us together.
Key Bible Verses: Psalm 23
Lesson 1
- Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)
- Jesus cares, now and forever!
- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want (Psalm 23:1)
- Jesus Feeds 5,000 People (Mark 6:30-44 & John 6:1-14)
- Jesus provides, now and forever!
- He makes me lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23:1)
- Jesus Tells about a Sower (Matthew 13:1-23)
- Jesus leads, now and forever!
- He leads me in paths of righteousness (Psalm 23:3)
- Jesus Tells about a Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)
- Jesus forgives, now and forever!
- I will fear no evil, for You are with me (Psalm 23:4)
- Jesus Appears to Mary in the Garden (John 20:1-18)
- Jesus is our Savior, now and forever!
- I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:6)
At Surf Shack, kids are equipped and invited to plunge into the incredible experience of knowing God. They will encounter God's awesomeness through Bible stories of the amazing ways God has moved in the lives of others before embarking on the breathtaking adventure of participating in God's love. With the Surf Shack as its hub, churches will become an ocean of excitement as kids and leaders (Surfers and Lifeguards) enjoy beach–themed music, crafts, Science projects, recreation, Bible stories and more, becoming fully equipped to live out God's mission in their lives. The VBS program, filmed on location on the beaches of Tybee Island, GA, also features videos with professional surfers including Georgia Cook, Nikki Viesin, Colton Kane, Joey Cook, and Jared Kane.
Main Theme: Catch the wave of God's amazing love.
Theme Verse: "Remember that the Lord is great and awesome!" (Nehemiah 4:14b)
Session 1
- Epic Ride: The creation story (Genesis 1)
- Wave Words: God Creates
- Pop-Up Verse: "How majestic is your name throughout the earth!" (Psalm 8:1b, CEB)
- Epic Ride: Miriam cares for Moses on the Nile (Exodus 2:1-10)
- Wave Words: God Helps
- Pop-up Verse: "Your help has made me great." (Psalm 18:35b, CEB)
- Epic Ride: The baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:29-34)
- Wave Words: God Loves
- Pop-up Verse: "This is my Son whom I love: I find happiness in him." (Matthew 3:17b, CEB)
- Epic Ride: Jesus calms the storm (Luke 8:22-25)
- Wave Words: God Calms
- Pop-up Verse: "The God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:9b, CEB)
- Epic Ride: Breakfast on the Beach (John 21:1-17)
- Wave Words: God Sends
- Pop-up Verse: "Then I heard the Lord's voice saying, 'Whom should I send, who will go for us?' I said 'I'm here: send me.'" (Isaiah 6:8, CEB)
A Bible & Arts Program that utilizies African American culture and history as a lens through which to teach biblical truths and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Share your Joy in Jesus and praise God Everywhere! All the Time! This VBS Bible & Arts program teaches participants to make room to praise God (Psalm 100), whether on a roof (2 Kings 4:8-37), in a room without a roof (Mark 2:1-12), in an upper room (Acts 20:7-12), or under a roof (Matthew 8:5-11). Joy is found everywhere in the mighty works of God through Jesus Christ.
Joy in Jesus features contemporary hip-hop music and new versions of traditional songs bring generations together with new music from Christian hip-hop artist Ricky B. (Frederick Burchell), and new music and arrangements by Roderick Vester.
Main Theme: Joy is found everywhere in the mighty works of God through Jesus Christ.
Main Verse: "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing." (Psalm 100)
Lesson 1
A Room for Praise (Psalm 100)
Lesson 2
A Room on a Roof (2 Kings 4:8-37)
Lesson 3
A Room Without a Roof (Mark 2:1-12)
Lesson 4
An Upstairs Room (Acts 20:7-12)
Lesson 5
Under the Roof (Matthew 8:5-11)
If this is your first year coordinating your Vacation Bible School Program, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve got many of tasks ahead of you but the reward at the end will be more than worth it.
We have put together a general overview to will help you create an outline for your planning schedule this year. Remember that you were specially chosen to play this role and we know you can do it!
6-9 Months before your VBS is the time to start putting Vacation Bible School on your radar. You will want to establish the foundations of your program. Also consider including Preschoolers (2-5 year olds) in your VBS. You may want to run a separate preschool program for your little ones (same hours). The preschoolers can join the other children for your opening and then the younger children can have their own learning centers, games and age-appropriate crafts for the rest of the morning.
- Begin praying for your VBS program. You may want to organize a prayer team.
- Choose your dates and time for you VBS. Put them on the church calendar early.
- Choose a VBS Director.
- Choose a VBS Theme and Purchase your VBS Starter kit so you can begin planning.
- Set a budget for your VBS program
- Recruit key leaders – Music, Snacks, Games, Bible story teacher.
- Plan publicity for your VBS – community outreach could include signage, door to door flyers, radio spots.
- Put together a list of supplies you’ll need.
- Order all of your publicity, decorating, leaders manuals and teaching supplies.
- What objectives should be met for the program to be considered successful?
- Who do you expect to participate -- children at what ages; youth; family units?
- Is God calling you to reach out in new ways to a new segment of the community?
- Are you planning a week to enrich the church children's understanding of the Bible? Or is it to reach out to new people in and fun and inspiring way?
- Is the program to be an outreach to the community?
- Plan and schedule a VBS staff training meeting to be held 4-6 weeks prior to VBS.
- Begin recruiting additional leaders and support staff.
- Explore your church facilities to determine what areas you will need.
- Estimate your VBS enrollment. Use figures from Sunday school or last year’s VBS.
- Order student supplies if you have not already done so.
- Dedicated Christians who seek to live for Christ daily, who study God’s word, and who know the plan of salvation - suitable role models for children
- People tuned in to kids, able to build upon their natural interests and who will enjoy sharing in the children’s joy of discovery
- Warm, outgoing, having a genuine love and sensitivity for children, understanding them in terms of their physical, mental, and emotional development, and their spiritual needs
- One who will appreciate and seek to follow God’s command to teach children, demonstrating this by being reliable and disciplined to prepare for each day of VBS
About a month (4-6 weeks) before your VBS continue to maintain your list of registered students and stay alert to any staffing adjustments needed as you finish up the details of the schedule for your VBS Week. Follow-up with any items you have outstanding and touch base with your VBS teachers to make sure they have what they need for that week.
- Begin pre-registration.
- Hold the scheduled VBS staff training meeting.
- Meet with key leaders.
- Check your registration weekly and order any extra supplies you may need. Remember these item sell out fast.
The Day before your VBS begins run a final check of supplies (are the pencils sharpened?) and rooms. Then take a breath and start praying for all the kids, families and volunteers that will be involved with your VBS this week.
First Day of VBS make sure you arrive early -- take time for more prayer with your teams and even in the stress remember to celebrate the opportunities to witness. Especially early in the week, watch for rough spots needing adjustment the next day and after the children leave, brief staff meeting to catch loose ends. And don’t forget to take lots of pictures! Each day, continue to pray for God to move in the hearts of your children. Things that should be modified for next year, make note of in a place you will remember to pass it on the next year. And remember to have fun!
After you wrap up Evaluation: It’s a good idea to collect evaluations and suggestions from the staff for future kids events at the church. Before your VBS ends, Have thank you notes and evaluation forms ready for your helpers. Make sure you display photographs for congregation and get a list to the Kids Church teachers, especially for families that came and are not already affiliated with the church so they can remember them when they show up for regular services. Be sure to let your volunteers know how much they helped to make VBS 2016 the best ever. While they’re still excited about the great things that happened during VBS, ask if they would be willing to consider being a part of the team next year. (Just to get an idea, not for a firm commitment.) Then follow up just as soon as you set the next date to have them start praying about volunteering for your next VBS program.
If you need help, we have a great staff ready to serve you both online and in the store. You can find other supplies, like prices for games or attendance and Bibles for new believers in our stores as well.
We know you will have a great 2016 Vacation Bible School experience!
