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VBS Curriculum Resources for 2013:



Athens VBS
 
Ultimate Starter Kit

"Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power to face angry mobs, painful imprisonment, and chain-breaking earthquakes—all to spread the life-changing truth of God’s love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself! In an ancient “anything goes” culture, Paul will inspire kids to share the truth of God’s immeasurable love today!"

  • Day 1:
    Bible Point: God's love helps us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation." (Psalm 145:9)
    Bible Story: Paul begins his second missionary journey. (Acts 15:36-16:5)
  • Day 2:
    Bible Point: God loves us and takes care of us.
    Bible Verse: "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you" (1 Peter 5:7)
    Bible Story: Paul and Silas are imprisoned. (Acts 16:16 - 40) (Esther 1-9)
  • Day 3:
    Bible Point: God loves us when others don't.
    Bible Verse: "The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?" (Psalm 118:6)
    Bible Story: An angry mob searches for Paul and Silas. (Acts 17: 1-9)
  • Day 4:
    Bible Point: God loves us and sent his Son, Jesus.
    Bible Verse: "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
    Bible Story: Paul preaches about Jesus. (Acts 17:16-34)
  • Day 5:
    Bible Point: God loves us and wants us to share his love.
    Bible Verse: "Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." (John 13:34)
    Bible Story: Paul continues his journey. (Acts 18:1-5)

God's Backyard VBS
 
Under the Sun Kit
 
Under the Stars Kit

"Experience VBS in the evenings - Under the Stars - or during the day - Under the Sun! -- provides two great options with one theme!"

  • Day 1:
    Bible Point: Serve Family
    Bible Story - Under the Sun: Miriam took care of her brother Moses. (Ex. 2:1-10)
    Bible Story - Under the Stars: Joseph forgave and fed his brothers. (Gen. 37, 45)
  • Day 2:
    Bible Point: Serve Family
    Bible Story - Under the Sun: Four men carried their friend to Jesus. (Mark 2:1-12
    Bible Story - Under the Stars: Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. (Jn. 13:1-17)
  • Day 3:
    Bible Point: Serve Neighbors
    Bible Story - Under the Sun: A Samaritan man helped a hurt neighbor. (Lk. 10:25-37)
    Bible Story - Under the Stars: Rebekah showed kindness to Abraham’s servant. (Gen. 24:1-27)
  • Day 4:
    Bible Point: Serve Community
    Bible Story - Under the Sun: Zacchaeus gave to his community. (Lk. 19:1-10)
    Bible Story - Under the Stars: Gideon led God’s people in battle. (Judges 6:1-16; 7:9-21)
  • Day 5:
    Bible Point: Serve Jesus
    Bible Story - Under the Sun: Peter and John showed Jesus’ love and power. (Acts 3:1-1)9
    Bible Story - Under the Stars: Paul told about Jesus wherever he went. (Acts 27, 28)

"Kids will have a 'hay-larious' time on the farm learning one Bible truth: Jesus will always love us. -- Group's Weekend VBS format is a perfect fit for small churches, churches new to VBS, or any church that wants to run a condensed VBS program."

  • Bible Story #1: Jesus befriends Zacchaeus (Luke 19: 1-10)
  • Bible Story #2: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 19 - 21)

Kingdom Chronicles VBS
 
Starter Kit
 
Super Starter Kit

"Lower the drawbridge! Open the gates! Get ready to charge into a time filled with kings, kingdoms, and majestic castles! Amidst the pages of The Kingdom Chronicles, your knights and fair maidens learn to Stand Strong in the Battle for Truth."

  • Day 1:
    Bible Point: Truth or Error.
    Lesson Focus: You’re in a battle between two kingdoms.
    Bible Passages: Creator King and Prince of Darkness (Genesis 1–3)
    Victory Verse: Ephesians 6:10–11
  • Day 2:
    Bible Point: Choose Truth
    Lesson Focus: As a child of the King, put on the belt of truth.
    Bible Passages: Savior King (Selected Scriptures)
    Victory Verse: Ephesians 6:14a
  • Day 3:
    Bible Point: Obey Truth
    Lesson Focus: Put on the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of peace.
    Bible Passages: King Josiah (2 Kings 22–23)
    Victory Verse: Ephesians 6:14b–15
  • Day 4:
    Bible Point: Think Truth
    Lesson Focus: Take the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation.
    Bible Passages: King Solomon (1 Kings 2–11)
    Victory Verse: Ephesians 6:16
  • Day 5:
    Bible Point: Speak Truth
    Lesson Focus: Take the sword of the Spirit. And pray.
    Bible Passages: King of Kings vs. Prince of the Air (Matthew 4:1–11)
    Victory Verse: Ephesians 6:17–18a

Kingdom Rock VBS
 
Ultimate Starter Kit

"Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale — it changes kids forever."

  • Day 1:
    Bible Point: God's love helps us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "I love you, Lord; you are my strength." (Psalm 18:1)
    Bible Story: David writes about God's love. (Psalm 23)
  • Day 2:
    Bible Point: Family & friends help us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "So encourage each other and build each other up." (1 Thes. 5:11)
    Bible Story: Mordecai encourages Esther to do the right thing. (Esther 1-9)
  • Day 3:
    Bible Point: Prayer helps us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." (Phil. 4:6)
    Bible Story: Nehemiah perseveres to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 1-6)
  • Day 4:
    Bible Point: Trusting God helps us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock." (Isaiah 26:4)
    Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (Luke 22:39-24:12)
  • Day 5:
    Bible Point: The Bible helps us stand strong.
    Bible Verse: "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." (Psalm 119:105)
    Bible Story: King Josiah follows God's way. (2 Kings 22:1-23:23)

SonWest Roundup Island VBS
 
Starter Kit
 
Super Starter Kit

"It's time to head out to SonWest Roundup where buckaroos learn to trust Jesus! Ride the trail through the Old Testament stories of Moses to help kids discover Jesus’ unchangeable love."

  • Day 1:
    Bible Point: God's Ultimate Plan
    Bible Verse: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (Jn. 3:16)
    Bible Story: Born to Save (Exodus 1:1—2:10)
  • Day 2:
    Bible Point: God's Ultimate Power
    Bible Verse: "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (Jn. 16:33)
    Bible Story: Promise of Power (Exodus 3:1—4:31)
  • Day 3:
    Bible Point: God's Ultimate Rescue
    Bible Verse: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." (Jn. 11:25(
    Bible Story: Passover Rescue (Exodus 5:1—12:51)
  • Day 4:
    Bible Point: God is worthy of our Ultimate Trust
    Bible Verse: "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." (Jn. 6:35)
    Bible Story: Perfect Provision (Exodus 16:1—17:7)
  • Day 5:
    Bible Point: God's Ultimate Love
    Bible Verse: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (Jn. 13:34-35)
    Bible Story: Law of Love (Exodus 19:1—20:21; 24:12; 25:10-22)

 

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