2025
Finding Your Way in a World Gone Wild with True North VBS
Jesus is our true north! Provide kids with a rock-solid foundation by pointing them to Jesus, their steadfast and unshakeable friend forever!
Jesus is our true north! Provide kids with a rock-solid foundation by pointing them to Jesus, their steadfast and unshakeable friend forever!
-2024-
WAVE hello to this year′s VBS theme!
Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!
June 23-27th | 6:00-8:30pm nightly
Ages 3yr - 6th Grade
LOCATION:
First Baptist Church New Haven
1716 Werling Road
New Haven, IN 46774
Ages 3yr - 6th Grade
LOCATION:
First Baptist Church New Haven
1716 Werling Road
New Haven, IN 46774
TRUTH COMES FROM GOD
Bible Story Title:
Satan Tricked Adam and Eve
Satan Tricked Adam and Eve
Bible Story Reference:
Genesis 2–3
Genesis 2–3
Bonus Verse:
Psalm 119:160
Psalm 119:160
Some People Say:
Truth can be different for different people.
Truth can be different for different people.
God Says:
Truth comes from Me.
Truth comes from Me.
Today’s Point:
Truth comes from God.
Truth comes from God.
GOD'S PLAN IS BEST
Bible Story Title:
Daniel Chose God’s Way
Daniel Chose God’s Way
Bible Story Reference:
Daniel 1
Daniel 1
Bonus Verse:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Proverbs 3:5-6
Some People Say:
Do what makes you happy.
Do what makes you happy.
God Says:
My plan for you is even better.
My plan for you is even better.
Today’s Point:
God’s plan is best.
God’s plan is best.
EVERYONE NEEDS JESUS
Bible Story Title:
The Rich Young Ruler
The Rich Young Ruler
Bible Story Reference:
Mark 10:17-27
Mark 10:17-27
Bonus Verse:
Romans 3:23-24
Romans 3:23-24
Some People Say:
Being a good person gets you into heaven.
Being a good person gets you into heaven.
God Says:
Everyone sins and needs a Savior.
Everyone sins and needs a Savior.
Today’s Point:
Everyone needs Jesus.
Everyone needs Jesus.
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY
Bible Story Title:
John Wrote about Jesus
John Wrote about Jesus
Bible Story Reference:
John 14:1-6; 18–20; Acts 1:9-12
John 14:1-6; 18–20; Acts 1:9-12
Bonus Verse:
Acts 4:12
Acts 4:12
Some People Say:
There are many ways to get to heaven.
(Preschool: Is the Bible really true?)
There are many ways to get to heaven.
(Preschool: Is the Bible really true?)
God Says:
Jesus is the only way to get to heaven.
(Preschool: The Bible is true!)
Jesus is the only way to get to heaven.
(Preschool: The Bible is true!)
Today’s Point:
Jesus is the only way.
(Preschool: The Bible is true!)
Jesus is the only way.
(Preschool: The Bible is true!)
SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE
Bible Story Title:
Paul Encouraged the Ephesians
Paul Encouraged the Ephesians
Bible Story Reference:
Acts 9:1-6; 19:1-10,21-31; 20:1;
Ephesians 3:14–4:16
Acts 9:1-6; 19:1-10,21-31; 20:1;
Ephesians 3:14–4:16
Bonus Verse:
Ephesians 4:15
Ephesians 4:15
Some People Say:
If you don’t agree with me, you don’t love me.
If you don’t agree with me, you don’t love me.
God Says:
Speak the truth in love.
Speak the truth in love.
Today’s Point:
Speak the truth in love.
Speak the truth in love.
June 11-15, 2023 Sunday-Thursday
6:00pm-8:30pm Nightly
CLASSES FOR...
3 & 4yr old; Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade; 3rd Grade; 4th Grade; 5th Grade; 6th Grade
(They'll be in the class grade they're entering into next school year)
Each class will have two teachers or helpers with your child at all times!
Excitement and adventure await from the first minute of each day when kids meet in traveling troupes.
The troupes gather at the Apprentices' Assembly in the Great Hall, a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a missions moment, and prayer. It's then off to rotate through five sites:
3 & 4yr old; Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade; 3rd Grade; 4th Grade; 5th Grade; 6th Grade
(They'll be in the class grade they're entering into next school year)
Each class will have two teachers or helpers with your child at all times!
Excitement and adventure await from the first minute of each day when kids meet in traveling troupes.
The troupes gather at the Apprentices' Assembly in the Great Hall, a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a missions moment, and prayer. It's then off to rotate through five sites:
Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth
We are engaged in an epic battle for the hearts and minds of our youth. Every day, they're bombarded with lies about who they are, who their Creator is, and where their salvation comes from.
Thankfully, God has given his children armor to wear in this battle between truth and lies, light and darkness, good and evil. With this VBS, your kids will learn how they can be part of God's kingdom through salvation in his Son and will be equipped with the armor of God to become Keepers of the Kingdom and stand strong in today's battle for truth.
Thankfully, God has given his children armor to wear in this battle between truth and lies, light and darkness, good and evil. With this VBS, your kids will learn how they can be part of God's kingdom through salvation in his Son and will be equipped with the armor of God to become Keepers of the Kingdom and stand strong in today's battle for truth.
Why Send Your Child to First BAptist New Haven's VBS?
Here are four of those reasons:
1. It’s FREE, reliable child-care for 2 ½ hours.
Actually, it costs our church around $2,500 to make this week happen, but we love making it free for all children (3 and potty trained) through 6th grade. Our church goes to great lengths to ensure safe, reliable volunteer staff that have completed a background check and been approved to work in VBS. The staff will love your children compassionately, unconditionally, and appropriately to provide them with excellent care.
2. Kids love it – They have a blast!
Kids love to have fun. Surprise! Surprise! VBS provides a wide variety of great activity, learning, food, crafts, and team challenge to stimulate your children toward God-honoring living while in a fun and safe environment.
3. Kids Need to learn about God.
We clearly teach the Bible and the life transforming message of the Gospel – That God sent His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, into the World to live a perfect and sinless life in order to then die on the cross to have his blood pay the penalty for sin. Those who place their faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ alone for their salvation are given new life in Christ and receive eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 4:12; 16:31).
4. “It changed my life”.
I run across individuals of all ages every year that say something like “God used VBS to change my life“, or “I trusted Christ as my Savior at VBS when I was a child”. That’s awesome!
For many, VBS is a great way to invite neighbor kids and friends to hear about Jesus while also having a fun time. VBS also provides a valued spiritual boost for kids and families during the summer months.
1. It’s FREE, reliable child-care for 2 ½ hours.
Actually, it costs our church around $2,500 to make this week happen, but we love making it free for all children (3 and potty trained) through 6th grade. Our church goes to great lengths to ensure safe, reliable volunteer staff that have completed a background check and been approved to work in VBS. The staff will love your children compassionately, unconditionally, and appropriately to provide them with excellent care.
2. Kids love it – They have a blast!
Kids love to have fun. Surprise! Surprise! VBS provides a wide variety of great activity, learning, food, crafts, and team challenge to stimulate your children toward God-honoring living while in a fun and safe environment.
3. Kids Need to learn about God.
We clearly teach the Bible and the life transforming message of the Gospel – That God sent His only begotten son, Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, into the World to live a perfect and sinless life in order to then die on the cross to have his blood pay the penalty for sin. Those who place their faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ alone for their salvation are given new life in Christ and receive eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 4:12; 16:31).
4. “It changed my life”.
I run across individuals of all ages every year that say something like “God used VBS to change my life“, or “I trusted Christ as my Savior at VBS when I was a child”. That’s awesome!
For many, VBS is a great way to invite neighbor kids and friends to hear about Jesus while also having a fun time. VBS also provides a valued spiritual boost for kids and families during the summer months.
If you have children within the ages of 3yr. old & 6th Grade our VBS @ 1st Baptist Church New Haven has a class for your child,
and if you live within driving distance, we hope you will bring your child or children to join us for
Keepers of the kingdom VBS
Sunday June 11th thru Thursday June 15th …6-8:30pm nightly.
Learn more or pre-register your child @ www.fbcnewhaven.org
1st Baptist Church New Haven
1716 Werling Rd
New Haven, Indiana 46774
Questions…Call (260) 493-2994
and if you live within driving distance, we hope you will bring your child or children to join us for
Keepers of the kingdom VBS
Sunday June 11th thru Thursday June 15th …6-8:30pm nightly.
Learn more or pre-register your child @ www.fbcnewhaven.org
1st Baptist Church New Haven
1716 Werling Rd
New Haven, Indiana 46774
Questions…Call (260) 493-2994
June 12-16, 2022 Sunday-Thursday
6:00pm-8:30pm Nightly
June 13-17, 2021
Sunday-Thursday
6:00pm-8:30pm Nightly
Classes for...
3yrs. old thru pre-K; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade; 3rd Grade; 4th Grade; 5th Grade; 6th Grade
(They'll be in the class of the grade they're entering into next school year)
Each Class will have two teachers or helpers with your child at all times!
"Destination DIG" VBS 2021 includes...
Rally Time, Music, Bible Study, Crafts, Recreation & Snacks...Nightly!
3yrs. old thru pre-K; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade; 3rd Grade; 4th Grade; 5th Grade; 6th Grade
(They'll be in the class of the grade they're entering into next school year)
Each Class will have two teachers or helpers with your child at all times!
"Destination DIG" VBS 2021 includes...
Rally Time, Music, Bible Study, Crafts, Recreation & Snacks...Nightly!
EXCAVATE THE TRUTH
Grab your pickaxe and shovel!
VBS 2021 is headed to present-day Israel where discovery awaits at Destination Dig.
Kids will unearth more than dirt as they dig up exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. As junior archaeologists, kids will explore real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus!
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.
MOTTO:
Seek Truth! Find Jesus!
THEME VERSE:
You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (CSB)
Grab your pickaxe and shovel!
VBS 2021 is headed to present-day Israel where discovery awaits at Destination Dig.
Kids will unearth more than dirt as they dig up exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. As junior archaeologists, kids will explore real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus!
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.
MOTTO:
Seek Truth! Find Jesus!
THEME VERSE:
You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (CSB)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
