VBS 2019 may be in the books (or close to being wrapped up!), but it is definitely time to be thinking about VBS 2020! It’s an exciting time of year for both VBS directors and those of us that create VBS resources because we get to begin building excitement about the amazing themes for VBS 2020!
To help leaders see basic information all in one place, I thought it may be helpful to put some details about several of the most popular VBS products all in one place. Of course I have a favorite VBS curriculum, but looking through the themes that have been released, 2020 is going to be a lot of fun for a lot of kids!
And if you need other VBS-related resources, here are a couple of suggestions for free downloads that are perfect for leaders wrapping up their 2019 VBS programs!
- VBS Project Management Planning
- 9 VBS Marketing Ideas to Get Attention
- How to Create a VBS Leadership Team
- 3 Examples of VBS Volunteer Surveys
- VBS Evaluation Form for Parents
So without further ado, please check out a few of the upcoming VBS themes for 2020!
ORANGE VBS
| THEME: | Focus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TAGLINE: | Take a Closer Look | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THEME VERSE: | 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. Hebrews 12:2a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | Get ready for your VERY BEST SUMMER in 2020! FOCUS VBS will help kids dive deeper into their faith. 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.
How? By putting the FOCUS on God and His amazing plan for us. We’ll use this week to explore four different ways we can FOCUS on God: |
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| LEARN MORE: | OrangeVBS.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GROUP VBS
| THEME: | Rocky Railway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TAGLINE: | Jesus’ power pulls us through | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | 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. Each day at Rocky Railway VBS, kids track through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. At Rocky Railway, one memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply long after VBS is over. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEARN MORE: | Group.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LIFEWAY VBS
| THEME: | Concrete & Cranes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TAGLINE: | Building on the Love of Jesus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THEME VERSE: | I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (CSB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MOTTO: | Jesus! Our strong foundation! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | This summer, kids will grab their hard hats and head out to the construction site to discover that skyscrapers aren’t the only things that need a rock-solid foundation. During VBS, kids will discover that Jesus’ love provides a foundation that will last. When the storms of life come, they’ll need the One who will be with them to the end of the age. When anxiety sets in, they’ll need the assurance that true worth comes from being a child of God, not from what other people think about them. When they feel unworthy, they can remember that Jesus loved them enough to die for them. They’ll learn to be wise builders who continue in what they’ve learned and firmly believe. And they will discover that He who began a good work will be faithful to carry it on to completion. We’re all a work in progress. Life is a hard hat zone. But just wait ‘til you see what God will do! |
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| LEARN MORE: | VBS.Lifeway.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANSWERS IN GENESIS VBS
| THEME: | Mystery Island | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TAGLINE: | Tracking Down the One True God | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | At Mystery Island, prepare to be thrilled from the top of your sun-drenched head to the tip of your sandy toes as we explore an intriguing tropical paradise while tracking down the one true God. Kids will gain a better understanding of our awe-inspiring Creator God and the salvation He offers through Jesus Christ through our age-appropriate curriculum! Grab your sunscreen and get ready for a taste of paradise as you track down the one true God with Mystery Island! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEARN MORE: | AnswersInGenesis.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COKESBURY VBS
| THEME: | Knights of North Castle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TAGLINE: | Quest for the King’s Armor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THEME VERSE: | Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Ephesians 6:10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW: | VBS 2020 invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power by exploring how we put on the armor of God. 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 this summer and accept the challenge to “armor up” and be strong by remaining with God and sharing God’s love in a world that needs it more than ever. |
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| LEARN MORE: | 2020.CokesburyVBS.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Topics: Elementary, VBS
Amy Fenton
Contributor
Amy has been in Kid's ministry for more than 20 years. She served at two churches as the Kid's Pastor for over 9 years at each church. At each church she lead a team of staff and over 400 volunteers. She has a passion for helping and empowering those who are leading Kids Ministries around the country and a love for the volunteers who serve in your churches. Amy’s newest role is at Orange working as an Orange Specialist and Executive Director of Orange VBS. Amy's greatest joy in life comes from her three kids, Jadyn, Pierce and Blaze and the crazy fun life they live in Franklin, TN.
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