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VBS offers BCM/D churches a tremendous opportunity to evangelize and disciple children, youth, and adults. VBS is a time to “pack your bags and head out for adventure” that can take you through anything on a thrilling adventure to anywhere. It is the largest outreach event for most of our churches.

  • More people have come to know Jesus Christ as Savior through VBS than through any other church activity.
  • VBS emphasizes the Bible.
  • VBS curriculum is designed to relate all the areas of study and activity to the VBS theme. Bible study, missions and crafts work together to teach those attending about God, the Bible, Jesus, and His purpose in their lives.

For VBS 2013--Colossal Coaster World--2 Timothy 1:7

In partnership with LifeWay, we offer the VBS theme for 2013: "Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear! Trusting God!" 

"For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgement." 2Timothy 1:7 (Holman)

 

It's time to turn VBS upside down! Through every twist and turn and dive, Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. There's excitement around every curve as kids learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love and sound judgement. This evangelistic VBS is the ultimate ride. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again!

  • Day 1-Dare to Change. Bible Story: Paul Obeyed (Acts 9:1-18).
  • Day 2-Dare to Speak Up. Bible Story: Paul Spoke Boldly (Acts 9:20-30).
  • Day 3-Dare to Believe. Bible Story: Paul Proclaimed Salvation (Acts:16-34).
  • Day 4-Dare to Stand Strong. Bible Story: Paul Responded Wisely (Acts 21:27-23:11).
  • Day 5-Dare to Trust. Bible Story: Paul Trusted God(Acts 27).

The VBS Expo and Regional conferences will feature Colossal Coaster World.

Club VBS: Jungle Jaunt -  "Psalm 145:1-2 (HCSB)"

There are many exciting and unique ministry possibilities that your church has through VBS. Lifeway's optional VBS curriculum is Club VBS.

Club VBS: Jungle Jaunt will introduce kids to the One True God wherever you use it--whether its's Vacation Bible School, Spring Break, Fall Break, or a mid-week gathering.

VBS materials are offered by several other vendors. If you decide to research other curriculums it is important to understand their Biblical approach to teaching in order to determine which is best for your church. You can access by these additional options by google or yahoo search engines.

Upcoming VBS Clinics

February 23, 2013; 9:30am-2pm (lunch)

Vacation Bible School EXPO/Celebration

The Church at Severn Run

8187 Telegraph Road; Severn, MD 21144

Presentation and overview including planning, networking, fellowshipping and training for the 2013 VBS curriculum through Bible study, music, crafts, missions, snacks and recreation. 

Registration REQUIRED.


March 8, 2013 6-8:30pm (supper)

VBS Rally 

Ogletown Baptist Church

316 Red Mill Road; Newark, DE 19713


April 19, 2013; 6:30-9pm

VBS Rally

First English Baptist Church

136 E. Main Street; Frostburg, MD 21532


April 27, 2013; 9am-12pm (breakfast)

VBS Rally

Georgia Avenue Baptist Church

12525 Georgia Avenue; Wheaton, MD 20906


June 1, 2013; 9am-12pm 

VBS Rally

Trinity Baptist Church

2671 Mattawoman-Beantown Road; Waldorf, MD 20601