VBS Registration is now open at Stephens City UMC

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Pastor Bertina Westley invites children 4-11 years old to join us at Stephens City UMC located at 5291 Main Street for this 2024 Vacation Bible School (VBS) adventure. The biblical content built into the VBS curriculum lays foundational truths that can help kids to grow spiritually. VBS offers an opportunity to provide a child with an unforgettable experience and lasting recollections. This phenomenal event generates memories that help lock Bible truths in a child's heart and mind for a lifetime.

According to Pastor Westley, VBS is one of the favorite annual events at SCUMC and a flagship program since the 1950s. “Every year we explore a different theme and design activities, crafts, skits, songs, and games that reflect that theme. For children, these early interventions can become the foundation of a Christian life as they understand that God loves them and cares for them. Everything is upbeat and positive as we present various stories from the Bible and reenact some of the events,” Pastor Westley said. The program allows kids to participate in recreation, take part in hands-on mission projects, make discoveries, and simply enjoy snacks together.

About the 2024 VBS Program

Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they will have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. Stellar VBS rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that is light years of faith-building fun. Stellar VBS is a Bible-rich program grounded in hands-on, multi-sensory learning experience that kids will be talking about for years to come.

Day 1
Jesus comes as a baby to be King.
When life feels dark, shine Jesus’ light.

Day 2
Jesus accepts Zacchaeus.
When people don’t get along, shine Jesus’ light.

Day 3
Jesus enters Jerusalem as a King.
When good things happen, shine Jesus’ light.

Day 4
Jesus cares for his mother during his crucifixon.
When people are sad, shine Jesus’ light.

Day 5
Philip helps the Ethiopian.
When people need help, shine Jesus’ light.

Every night:
Songs, stories, crafts, games, snacks.

Note:

VBS first began in 1894 when Mrs. D.T. Miles, a Methodist pastor's wife, decided to give the children of Hopedale, Illinois, a productive activity during the summer. Miles, a former public-school teacher, enrolled about 40 children in that first Bible school, which lasted four weeks. Parents contributed $1 per child for supplies, and the Bible Society donated Bibles. Classes were held in the local school, and an adjoining park was used for recreation. Miles and her teenage assistants led the children in singing, storytelling, contests, recreation, and crafts.