ELEMENTARY
Fun Fact: Calvary held its first Vacation Bible School in 1932 and it continues to this day as one of our largest evangelistic outreaches to the children of Orange County.
VBS is open to kids entering grades 1 through 6 (in the fall of 2010)
and unlike so many others, it is FREE!
At VBS, kids start each morning in the Worship Center by forming small groups called Bayou Crews. This is where we hear about what’s ahead for the day. This happens through high energy worship, live adventures and video clips. Then we start our exploration of exciting stations: Bible Voyage, Clipper Ship Crafts, Missions with Operation Kid-2-Kid, Ship Rec Games and Goodies From the Galley. We end each day back in the Worship Center for our closing with more worship and a wrap-up.
Instead of trying to teach kids more than they can remember or apply, VBS focuses on one key biblical concept daily. Kids learn one important Bible Point which is reinforced through stories, scripture, songs and hands-on activities that help kids know more about God's wonderful love. Each day kids will learn something new about the character of God.
Day 1
Bible Point: God's Word is true.
Bible Story: God frees Peter from prison. (Acts 12:1-19)
Verse: "But You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true.” (Psalm 119:151)
Day 2
Bible Point: God's Word is comforting.
Bible Story: God comforts Paul in a storm at sea. (Acts 27)
Verse: "Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.” (Psalm 119:50)
Day 3
Bible Point: God's Word is surprising.
Bible Story: Paul survives a bite by a poisonous snake. (Acts 28:1-10)
Verse: "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in Your instructions.” (Psalm 119:18)
Day 4
Bible Point: God's Word is life-changing.
Bible Story: Peter and John teach about Jesus. (Acts 3:1-4:12)
Verse: "Give me life through Your word.” (Psalm 119:37)
Day 5
Bible Point: God's Word is for everyone.
Bible Story: The community of believers share. (Acts 2:42-47)
Verse: "Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth You created.” (Psalm 119:90)