JOIN THE FUN IN THE SUN WITH THIS UNIQUE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
Pack your bags and grab your gear, VBS 2021 is headed to present-day Israel where an epic adventure of discovery awaits. Discover long-hidden treasures, amazing finds, and exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. They really happened.
At Destination Dig, kids will unearth more than just dirt. They’ll discover real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus. Stories from the Bible will leap off the pages as kids explore where Jesus walked and examine artifacts that bring the world of the Bible to life. As junior archaeologists, kids will study tangible pieces of the past to learn the truth about who Jesus is and why He came. Along the way they’ll discover the truth of Jeremiah 29:13 that God reveals Himself to us when we seek and search for Him with all our hearts.
Pack your bags and grab your gear, VBS 2021 is headed to present-day Israel where an epic adventure of discovery awaits. Discover long-hidden treasures, amazing finds, and exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. They really happened.
At Destination Dig, kids will unearth more than just dirt. They’ll discover real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus. Stories from the Bible will leap off the pages as kids explore where Jesus walked and examine artifacts that bring the world of the Bible to life. As junior archaeologists, kids will study tangible pieces of the past to learn the truth about who Jesus is and why He came. Along the way they’ll discover the truth of Jeremiah 29:13 that God reveals Himself to us when we seek and search for Him with all our hearts.
How to use this program:
Our intention for this program is for families to grow together as well as to use this to share the love of Christ to the "community" that is around them (family members, friends, neighbors). Here are the steps you can do:
1. Pray for your children and the children that you are wanting to invite.
2. Grab a bag from the church for each child, and a leader box if you are wanting to do the lessons yourself (Sundays 8 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.)
3. Look through the bag, the instructions, and the website for each day to create a plan.
4. Set dates and invite the children you want to.
5. Have fun!!!!
(Please feel free to contact the church for any questions!)
1. Pray for your children and the children that you are wanting to invite.
2. Grab a bag from the church for each child, and a leader box if you are wanting to do the lessons yourself (Sundays 8 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.)
3. Look through the bag, the instructions, and the website for each day to create a plan.
4. Set dates and invite the children you want to.
5. Have fun!!!!
(Please feel free to contact the church for any questions!)
Day 1:
Jesus Came as God Promised
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Was Born (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:18–2:6)
THE POINT: Jesus is the Savior God promised.
BONUS VERSE: For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. Isaiah 9:6a
ARTIFACT: Pottery jars holding the Dead Sea Scrolls
CRAFT: Verse a day-This craft is an introduction to all the verses for the week.
SNACK: Cheeze its
Jesus Came as God Promised
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Was Born (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:18–2:6)
THE POINT: Jesus is the Savior God promised.
BONUS VERSE: For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. Isaiah 9:6a
ARTIFACT: Pottery jars holding the Dead Sea Scrolls
CRAFT: Verse a day-This craft is an introduction to all the verses for the week.
SNACK: Cheeze its
Day 2:
Jesus Demonstrated God’s Power
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Healed a Blind Man (Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 35:5-6a; John 9:1-41)
THE POINT: Jesus has the power God promised.
BONUS VERSE: If this man were not from God, he wouldn’t be able to do anything. John 9:33
ARTIFACT: Pool of Siloam
CRAFT: Prayer journal- A great place to write prayers to God and trust in His power.
SNACK: Granola bar
Jesus Demonstrated God’s Power
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Healed a Blind Man (Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 35:5-6a; John 9:1-41)
THE POINT: Jesus has the power God promised.
BONUS VERSE: If this man were not from God, he wouldn’t be able to do anything. John 9:33
ARTIFACT: Pool of Siloam
CRAFT: Prayer journal- A great place to write prayers to God and trust in His power.
SNACK: Granola bar
Day 3:
Jesus Was Betrayed and Rejected
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Experienced Betrayal and Rejection (Psalm 41:9; Isaiah 53:3,7; John 13; 18:1– 19:16)
THE POINT: Jesus knew what would happen and still followed God’s plan.
BONUS VERSE: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28
ARTIFACT: Caiaphas’ steps
CRAFT: Scratch and Reveal - This VBS activity for kids features a scene with different holes that need to be scratched to reveal what's inside!
SNACK: Bel Vita crackers
Jesus Was Betrayed and Rejected
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Experienced Betrayal and Rejection (Psalm 41:9; Isaiah 53:3,7; John 13; 18:1– 19:16)
THE POINT: Jesus knew what would happen and still followed God’s plan.
BONUS VERSE: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28
ARTIFACT: Caiaphas’ steps
CRAFT: Scratch and Reveal - This VBS activity for kids features a scene with different holes that need to be scratched to reveal what's inside!
SNACK: Bel Vita crackers
Day 4:
Jesus Died and Rose Again
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Is Alive (Isaiah 53:5,9-11; John 19:17–20:18)
THE POINT: Jesus fulfilled God’s plan to be our Savior.
BONUS VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25
ARTIFACT: Rolling grave stone
CRAFT: Cross necklace – A reminder of what Jesus did for us.
SNACK: Goldfish
Jesus Died and Rose Again
BIBLE STORY: Jesus Is Alive (Isaiah 53:5,9-11; John 19:17–20:18)
THE POINT: Jesus fulfilled God’s plan to be our Savior.
BONUS VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25
ARTIFACT: Rolling grave stone
CRAFT: Cross necklace – A reminder of what Jesus did for us.
SNACK: Goldfish
Day 5:
The Bible Is True
BIBLE STORY: Philip Told the Good News (Isaiah 53:7-8; Acts 8:26-40)
THE POINT: The Bible is true and helps us tell others about Jesus.
BONUS VERSE: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16
ARTIFACT: Qumran Scrolls
CRAFT: Prayer box- A place to put prayers for people who don’t know about God.
SNACK: Granola bar
The Bible Is True
BIBLE STORY: Philip Told the Good News (Isaiah 53:7-8; Acts 8:26-40)
THE POINT: The Bible is true and helps us tell others about Jesus.
BONUS VERSE: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16
ARTIFACT: Qumran Scrolls
CRAFT: Prayer box- A place to put prayers for people who don’t know about God.
SNACK: Granola bar