VBS Curricula Summary 2006
PLEASE NOTE: Information is provided here to aid in your search for curriculum. In most cases, I have not had the opportunity to see actual materials. You need to evaluate the possibilities based on your specific needs. In addition to materials specifically prepared for VBS, there are many children's ministries materials not listed here that could be adapted.
All Aboard God's Celebration Train!
Materials include: Director's guide; Director CD-ROM; Leaders' guides for preschool, grade 1, grades 2-4, grades 5-6; crafts, games and music materials
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jesus' birth (Luke 2:1-20) | Jesus Comes to us |
| Day 2 | Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) | Jesus Surprises us |
| Day 3 | Banquet with Simon (Luke 7:36-50) | Jesus Forgives us |
| Day 4 | Parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7) | Jesus Loves us |
| Day 5 | Jesus blesses the children (Mark 10:13-16) | Jesus Blesses us |
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Adventure of the Treasure Seekers
adult and youth programs
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Love for Naomi (Ruth 1:1-22) | God Loves you |
| Day 2 | A Shepherd becomes king (1 Samuel 16:1-13) | God Knows you |
| Day 3 | Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-14) | God Treasures you |
| Day 4 | The Forgiven Son (Luke 15:11-24) | God Forgives you |
| Day 5 | Jesus appears to the Disciples (John 20: 19-22) | God is with you |
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Treasure Cove; Discovering the riches of Christ
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jesus feeds 5000 (John 6:1–15) | Discovering Treasure! --Jesus is our greatest treasure. |
| Day 2 | Jesus walks on water (Matthew 14:22–36) | Showing Treasure! -- Jesus shows He is God's treasured Son. |
| Day 3 | Jesus washes feet (John 13:1–17) | Knowing Treasure! -- Jesus became poor to make us rich. |
| Day 4 | The risen Jesus at the beach (John 21:1–19) | Trusting Treasure! -- Jesus paid a great price to forgive our sins. |
| Day 5 | Paul's shipwreck (Acts 27:1–44) | Sharing Treasure! -- Jesus treasures us. |
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Time-Stone Travelers: Quest for God's 10 Commandments
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) | Site 1: Mayan Jungle (Commandments 1 & 2 -- learn that they must worship only the one true God. |
| Day 2 | A Crippled Woman Is Healed on the Sabbath (Luke 13) | Site 2: Medieval Castle (Commandments 3 & 4; learn to use the Lord's name only with respect and to set aside time to worship God.) |
| Day 3 | Bible Story: Boy Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:41-51) | Site 3: Ancient Laboratory (Commandment 5 and learn that God wants them to respect, honor, and obey their parents.) |
| Day 4 | The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) | Site 4: Hawk's Village (Commandments 6, 7, 8, and 9 and learn that God wants them to treat others with kindness. |
| Day 5 | Bible Story: Naboth's Vineyard (1 Kings 21) | Site 5: Hawaiian Volcano (cihldren will understand that God wants us to be happy with what He has given us.) |
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SonTreasure Island; Where Kids discover God's love 1 Cor 13
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | God gives us Jesus (Matt 1:18-25; 3; 4_23-25; Luke 1-2) | God's love is shown in Jesus |
| Day 2 | Jesus Helps a young girl and a sick woman (Matt 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)God's God's love is kind and patient | Jesus cares for a Samaritan woman (John 4:1-42) |
| Day 3 | God's love is for everyone | Jesus Forgives Zaccheus (Luke 19: 1-10) |
| Day 4 | God's love is forgiving | Jesus Lives forever (Mark 14:27 --16:20; Luke 22:47-24:53; John 21:15-17) |
| Day 5 | God's love never fails. |
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Fiesta; where kids are fired up about Jesus
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Men bring their friend to Jesus for healing (Luke 5:17-25) | Jesus is our friend |
| Day 2 | Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44) | Jesus is our life |
| Day 3 | Jesus chooses his first disciples (Matthew 4:18-22) | Jesus is our leader |
| Day 4 | Jesus dies and rises to new life (John 19:17 -- 20:29) | Jesus is our savior |
| Day 5 | Ananias helps Saul (Acts 9:1-19) | Jesus is our helper |
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HolyLand Adventure; Bethlehem village
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Prophets predict Jesus' birth (Isaiah, Micah) | We all need a savior |
| Day 2 | Mary & Joseph in Bethlehem (Matthew, Luke) | Make room for the savior |
| Day 3 | Jesus is born (Luke 2:6-7) | Jesus is our savior |
| Day 4 | Angels tell the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20) | Tell about the Savior |
| Day 5 | Wise men seek Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12) | Give yourself to the savior |
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Under Construction
applies real-world principles of faith to building the future
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Exodus 35:20-29 | The Community Shares |
| Day 2 | Luke 5:17-26 | The Community Cares |
| Day 3 | Acts 8:26-40 | The Community Learns |
| Day 4 | Joshua 24 | The Community at Worship |
| Day 5 | Nehemiah 12:27-43 | The Community Celebrates |
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Arctic Edge; where adventure meets courage
Resources for 3 hour program for 5 days; Spanish resources; Ages: Babies–2s, 3s–pre-K, Kindergarten, Younger Children, Middle Children, Preteen, youth and adult resources
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Elijah - Courage to know God (1 Kings 18:1-2, 17-39) | Courage to Know |
| Day 2 | Esther - Courage to trust God (Esther) | Courage to Trust |
| Day 3 | Nicodemus (from John's gospel) | Courage to Believe |
| Day 4 | Saul (Acts 9:1-22) | Courage to Follow |
| Day 5 | Peter & John (Acts 4:1-21) | Courage to Speak up |
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Club VBS: Space Quest
2 hour daily program for 5 days. Materials for Babies -- 2s, 3s -- K, Younger children, Older children, English only
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | The people celebrate Jesus (Matt 21:1-17) | Mission Celebration |
| Day 2 | A woman shows love to Jesus (Mark 14:1-9) | Mission Preparation |
| Day 3 | Jesus accepts his mission (Mark 14:17-26, 32-42) | Mission Accepted |
| Day 4 | Jesus is alive (Matthew 27:33-40, 50, 57-60; 28:1-10 | Mission Accomplished |
| Day 5 | Jesus gives his disciples a mission (John 21:1-19) | The Mission Continues |
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Set Sail!: Spread the Good News
Materials for 2s & 3s; pre-primary, primary, and junior ages; also youth & adult programs. Craft packets and puppets available.
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-18; 26:9-20) | Believe! |
| Day 2 | Paul in Philippi (Acts 16:6-15) | Obey! |
| Day 3 | Paul in Prison (Acts 16:16-40) | Rejoice! |
| Day 4 | Paul on Trial (Acts 21:1-3, 7, 15, 27— 22:30; 23:11, 26:32) | Tell the Good News! |
| Day 5 | Paul on Stormy Seas (Acts 27; 28:16) | Trust God! |
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On the Farm; Growing with God
The theme of On the Farm: Growing with God is based on the fruits of the Spirit from Galations 5. Each day of On the Farm explores a Bible story that highlights or demonstrates one of the fruits of the Spirit.
Purpose: To help children experience the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jonathan showed David the kind of love that is willing to sacrifice for a friend. (1 Sam 20:12ff) | Love |
| Day 2 | Paul sought peace in a situation that could have been destructive. (Philemon) | Peace |
| Day 3 | The parable of the seed and the sower teaches us about patience.(Luke 8:4-9, 15) | Patience |
| Day 4 | Ruth was treated with generosity when she was in need. (Ruth 2) | Generosity |
| Day 5 | Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego's faithfulness to God was greater than their loyalty to the king. (Daniel 3:1-30) | Faithfulness |
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Incredible Race; the anytime VBS
5 additional New Testament lessons on John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul, Onesimus & Philemon, and all the faithful
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Race through the Sea (Exodus 14) | Moses |
| Day 2 | Race to Courage (1 Samuel:17 | David |
| Day 3 | Rade to the River of healing (2 Kings 5) | Naaman's slave girl |
| Day 4 | Race to Obedience (Jonah) | Jonah |
| Day 5 | Race to the Lion's Den (Daniel 6) | Daniel |
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Trading places; where Jesus makes a world of difference
| Bible Lesson | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ruth trades loneliness for loyalty (Ruth) | Be Loyal |
| Day 2 | David trades sheep for subjects (from 1 & 2 Samuel) | Be Real |
| Day 3 | Esther trades beauty for bravery | Be Brave |
| Day 4 | Four fishermen trade fish for faith (Matt. 4:18-22; Acts 4:1-20) | Be Ready |
| Day 5 | Paul -- trading violence for victory (Acts 8, 9, 16) | Be Changed |
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[February 4, 2006]