Welcome to the 2020 VBS Directory!

Mystery Island

Synopsis:
Is there just one God? Who is God? What is God like? Does God love me? Can I know God?
Our kids grapple with questions like these every day. At Mystery Island, we’ll uncover the truth about our Creator God! There’s a sea of confusion about who God is and what he’s like, so we’ll track down the one true God as we learn how amazing he is through the pages of the Bible.

Mystery Island VBS is packed with teaching that connects the Bible to the real world and gives kids a better understanding of our awe-inspiring Creator and the salvation he offers through Jesus Christ.

Each day, kids will learn more about one of God’s amazing attributes (great, almighty, ruler, Emmanuel, trustworthy) and how that applies to their lives.
Grab your sunscreen and get ready for a taste of paradise as you track down the one true God at Mystery Island!

Highlights:

• Games, crafts, snacks, missions, songs, and Bible lessons all work together to reinforce the main point of the day.
• Answers VBS dives deep into God’s Word and even teaches apologetics, so kids know what they believe and why they believe it.
• Opportunities to share the gospel are woven into each Bible lesson.
• Material for ages 2–12, teens, adults, and those with additional needs.
• Digital Tools and Digital Library make managing your VBS a breeze.

Alpine Ascent

Synopsis:
You will join a group of students as they embark on the adventures found at Alpine Ascent. It is through various activities: skiing, ice skating, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey that students will learn to find strength in God’s Word by being ready, obedient, faithful, bold and courageous. The Bible characters being studied are Gideon, Ruth, Nehemiah, Peter and Esther

Highlights:
Lesson 1 - Gideon Is Ready To Serve, Judges 6:1-16, 36-40 (Be Ready)
Lesson 2 - Ruth Follows God, Ruth 1:14-17; 2:5-16; 3:10, 11; 4:13-17 (Be Obedient)
Lesson 3 - Nehemiah Builds the Wall, Nehemiah 4:1-23; 6:1-9 (Be Faithful)
Lesson 4 - Peter Reaches the Lost, Acts 10:9-22, 34-43; 11:1,2, 12-18 (Be Bold)
Lesson 5 - Esther Faces Danger, Esther 3:8-15; 4:1-17 (Be Courageous)

Media Included:
Alpine Ascent DVD (Music videos, Promotional videos, Life Application videos)
Music CD (Theme Songs and 5 Lesson Songs in split-track and stereo tracks)
Resource CD (Reproducibles, Pledges PowerPoint, Music Lyrics, and Art files)

To Mars and Beyond

Synopsis:

One small step for your kids...one giant leap for God's Kingdom!

Blast off with the first VBS to land on Mars! Cokesbury's To Mars and Beyond will help kids discover the wonders of God's universe. They'll become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God's power can take them. Beginning in your Assembly area-an outpost on Mars-they'll lift off to distant planets on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they'll learn how God walked with heroes of the Bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and timeless Bible stories that inspire kids to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine!

Highlights:

• Session 1 - Go Beyond with Faith! Daniel Trusts God in the Lions' Den (Daniel 6)
• Session 2 - Go Beyond with Boldness!  Queen Esther Takes a Stand (Esther 4-9)
• Session 3 - Go Beyond with Kindness!  The Good Samaritan Helps a Fellow Traveler (Luke 10:25-37)
• Session 4 - Go Beyond with Thankfulness!  Jesus Heals 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)
• Session 5 - Go Beyond with Hope!  Jesus Comforts Friends on the Way to Emmaus (Matthew 24:13-35)

Knights of North Castle

Description:

North Castle is hidden in a frozen land. The King's valiant Knights are on a quest in search of the King's Armor. But the armor isn't what they think it is.

Cokesbury's 2020 VBS, Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King's Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power! Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the King's Book. They'll explore Old and New Testament stories and discover different pieces of protective armor-the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Justice, the Shoes of Peace, the Shield of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation- at work in the lives of familiar Bible characters, and explore how that armor works in their own lives as they follow and serve God.

Help kids take up the gauntlet and accept the challenge to "armor up" and be strong by remaining with God and sharing God's love to the world!

Anchored

Synopsis:

Make a splash with the ultimate summer weekend! At Anchored VBS, kids embark on an undersea adventure, diving deeper in their faith and discovering the unwavering love of God!

Group’s Weekend VBS is just two 2 ½ hour sessions plus a 20-minute celebration on Sunday, so it’s easy for your volunteers and your families. It’s perfect for churches that are small, haven’t done VBS, are considering skipping VBS…or even those that just can’t get enough VBS!

Highlights:

• Easy for leaders—each leader preps only 20 minutes of daily material.
• Easy to remember—a single Bible Point is reinforced at each station.
• Easy for families—the schedule is super-friendly for parents’ calendars.
• Easy to reach kids—kids experience Jesus in a fresh way that aligns with their God-given learning style.
• Easy on your budget—fewer resources means fewer cost.

Concrete & Cranes

Synopsis:

Concrete & Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus (Philippians 1:6)

Grab your hard hat and tool belt! As kids explore a world of concrete and cranes, rivets and rebar, bulldozers and backhoes, they will discover that skyscrapers aren’t the only things that need a rock-solid foundation. During VBS, kids will learn to build their faith on Jesus as they uncover the truth that He who began a good work will be faithful to carry it on to completion. Show kids the foundation that lasts! Get your VBS under construction today!

Highlights:

• Age-specific programming for babies–adults
• Special needs curriculum available
• Includes rotations to crafts, music, missions, snack, and recreation
• Evangelistic emphasis throughout each day

FOCUS

Synopsis:

FOCUS VBS for 2020 is written and created BY VBS leaders especially FOR VBS leaders like you!

Spend your summer encouraging relationships and building influence with the families in your community while teaching kids about faith by putting the FOCUS on God and His amazing plan for us. Your preschoolers through preteens will have a blast as they discover how to trust in what they CAN’T see because of what they CAN see.

FOCUS VBS will be packed with activities, lessons, missions, music and tons of fun, memorable lessons. IT’S AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to strengthen relationships AND work strategically with your Sunday programming.

Learn more at http://OrangeVBS.com 

Highlights:

Key Verse: Hebrews 12:2a NIrV
Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith.

• Day 1 Bottom Line: FOCUS on what you can see.   Bible Story: Seeing God in creation (Romans 1:20)
• Day 2 Bottom Line: You can HEAR from God.         Bible Story: The wise and foolish builders (Matthew 7:24-27)
• Day 3 Bottom Line: You can TALK with others about what you believe.    Bible Story: Peter says that Jesus is the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-20)
• Day 4 Bottom Line: You can PRAY anytime, anywhere, about anything.   Bible Story: The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)
• Day 5 Bottom Line: You can LIVE for God by loving others.    Bible Story: The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40; 1 Corinthians 13)

Wilderness Escape

Synopsis:

Caravan with Moses & the Israelites! Group’s Holy Land Adventure® VBS takes kids on an escape through the wilderness where they’ll learn to trust God—discovering firsthand that God really does guide and provide!

Group’s Holy Land VBS is the one-of-a-kind Bible times VBS that’s fun for the whole family! God’s word comes alive through engaging interaction with Bible history!

Highlights:

• At Wilderness Escape VBS, kids experience Jesus in a fresh way that aligns with their God-given learning style.
• Kids see, hear, touch and even taste what it might have been like to live in a Bible-times wilderness.
• Each day kids will visit Moses—a Bible hero who’s their own personal Bible teacher.
• Kids travel together through the Israelite Camp in tribes and experience God’s truth and love personally.
• This Bible-times program can be set up as an intergenerational VBS and even works with your littlest learners.

Rocky Railway

Synopsis:

Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs.

Group’s Rocky Railway VBS is easy! Easy to plan…easy to decorate…and easy for you and your leaders!

Highlights:

• At Rocky Railway VBS, kids experience Jesus in a fresh way that aligns with their God-given learning style.
• Small, multi-age crews travel through Rocky Railway VBS together, making it easier to build relationships and diminishing discipline problems.
• Single-point Bible learning reinforces the daily Bible Point and makes it easy to apply long after VBS.
• Imagination Station and KidVid Cinema allow kids to explore and discover Bible truths in fascinating ways.
• Every activity at Rocky Railway VBS leads back to the daily Bible Point, weaving together an experience that allows kids to discover a true friendship with Jesus.

Kids' Clean Water Project

Synopsis:

Almost 1 Billion people in the world don’t have access to clean water.  Think about your kids having to drink dirty water with every meal.   But it doesn’t have to be this way.  The Kids’ Clean Water Project is a powerful, practical missions project where your kids will learn about the global water crisis, experience the Filter of Hope, and raise funds to provide clean water to kids just like them around the world.   The project kit is completely free and includes a customizable curriculum, videos, coloring book, wrist bands for each kid and water bottles as prizes.

Highlights:

• Day 1….Did you know?   Kids are made aware of the Global Water Crisis and what they can do about it.
• Day 2…..Fundraising Fun.  Your kids will learn how they can be involved in providing clean water to families like their’s
• Day 3…..The Gospel through the water filter.  John 14:6
• Day 4….The Heat Behind our Giving…  Mark 12:41-44,  Luke 21:1-4
• Day 5…..Trusting God with our Giving…..John 6:1-14

MEGA Sports Camp Heart of a Champion

 Highlights:

• VBS outreach that really works—churches report up to 90% guests
• Kids learn about Jesus while having fun with sports training
• Up to 50% of kids attending ask Jesus into their hearts
• Preschool through grade 6
• Makes recruiting new volunteers easy—dads, sports enthusiasts, teens

Synopsis:

In MEGA Sports Camp® Heart of a Champion kids will discover how to become champions—both in sports and in their faith. They’ll enjoy action-packed sports training sessions mixed with rallies where you'll introduce kids to their true Champion—Jesus. 

Get preschool- and elementary-aged kids moving with sports training, active music, and interactive Bible stories. Coaching is easy with cheerleading, basketball, soccer, and sports basics (preschool) playbooks included in the kit; baseball and flag football are available separately.
 

 www.MEGASportsCamp.com

BE THE CAUSE

Highlights:

• Kit includes a pair of The Shoe That Grows
• Biblical theme teaches kids about how to love their neighbors and be a force for good
• Trading card printables feature entrepreneurs with ideas for life-changing products
• Passport printables and coordinating activities help kids learn about different countries
• Completely free resources include daily games, crafts, activities and marketing materials

Synopsis:

Products like The Shoe That Grows can make a big difference for kids and families living in poverty. With Because International and Be The Cause as your VBS Mission Project, your kids can support entrepreneurs who have ideas for life-changing products like The Shoe That Grows that will make a difference in their communities. The supplemental curriculum is completely free and uses biblical lessons and activities to teach kids about how to love their neighbors and be a force for good. Visit becauseinternational.org/vbs or call 1-208-697-4417 to sign up.

Big Fish Bay: Hooked on God's Mercy

DESCRIPTION:

Big Fish Bay is a nautical theme where kids explore an exciting bay, fish off the pier, and venture out to sea, complete with a lighthouse, tall ships, and coastal animals. During lesson time, kids will embark on a journey into the life of Jonah. They’ll encounter God’s mercy and see how His compassionate heart was most fully expressed in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Seeing God’s mercy, sharing God’s mercy—kids will be “Hooked on God’s Mercy.”

RBP is the only VBS publisher recommended by CEF®, the world’s largest evangelistic outreach ministry to children! Find out why at rbpVBS.org/CEFrecommends

Highlights:

• DOCK 1—Overboard: Jonah Runs from God 
• DOCK 2—In the Sea: Jonah Thanks God
• DOCK 3—On the Lifeboat:  Nineveh Receives God’s Mercy
• DOCK 4—Against the Wind: Jonah Is Angry at God
• DOCK 5—From the Lighthouse: Jesus Shows God’s Mercy 

Champions in Life

Synopsis:

Your church will love celebrating Abingdon Press' new VBS...Champions in Life: Ready, Set Go with God! Participants will find joy in knowing that Jesus makes each one a winner and that we are competing in life in order to reach the goal of the high calling of Jesus Christ.

Highlights:

With Champions in Life!, participants will:

• Activate and exercise faith and fun!
• Be encouraged to set godly goals!
• Be inspired to reach for the prize!
• Believe that Jesus makes them champions!