VBS 2013
June 10th - June 14th, 9am - Noon
The Kingdom of the Son is set in the animal kingdom of Africa. With the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, kids get to explore the wild Serengti, and learn the invaluable truths of praying to an amazing God. Kids will also learn about the giant exotic animals of the grasslands, make safari crafts with their own hands, and gain some insight into the rich culture of Tanzania and Kenya. They might even pick up a few Swahili words along the way.
Overview
Day 1
- Theme: God Listens
- Bible Story: Our Father in Heaven: Jesus Teaches about Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13; Mark 1:35; Luke 11:1-10; 18:9-14)
- Lesson Focus: God is our loving and powerful Father who listens to our prayers.
- Bible Memory Verse: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10)
Day 2
- Theme: God Provides
- Bible Story: Our Daily Bread: Jesus Feeds 5,000 people (John 6:1-15)
- Lesson Focus: God meets all our needs and uses us to meet others’ needs.
- Bible Memory Verse: “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11)
Day 3
- Theme: God Forgives
- Bible Story: Forgive Us Our Debts: Jesus Tells about an Unforgiving Servant
- Lesson Focus: God forgives and helps us to forgive others.
- Bible Memory Verse: “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6: 12)
Day 4
- Theme: God protects
- Bible Story: Lead Us Not into Temptation: Jesus Is Tempted (Matthew 4:1-11)
- Lesson Focus: God helps us say no to temptation.
- Bible Memory Verse: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)
Day 5
- Theme: God Rules!
- Bible Story: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: Jesus Overcomes Death (Matthew 26:36-28)
- Lesson Focus: We can praise God for raising Jesus from the dead and for giving us a place in His kingdom.
- Bible Memory Verse: “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:13)
