2023 VBS

You've Got a Friend in Him

June 19-22 Mon-Fri 6:30-8:45pm

Bible Theme: Friendships in the Bible and what the Bible teaches about friendships.

Verse: Proverbs 18:24a “A man who has friends must himself be friendly,”

Theme: Toys and fictional friendships.

Lessons for the Week with optional emphasis stories

1. Day 1 – David and Jonathan – best friends are faithful to each other no matter the cost. 1 Sam. 18-23

   1. (Ruth and Naomi – Ruth 1)

2. Day 2 – Philip and Nathaniel – sharing the good news about Jesus with your friends. John 1:43-51

   1. (Andrew and Peter – John 1:35-42)

3. Day 3 – Jesus and Lazarus – best friend you will ever know is Jesus. John 11:11-44

   1. (Jesus and His Disciples – John 15:13-17, John 17:6-26)

4. Day 4 – Paralytic’s four friends – friends will go to the extreme for you. Friends bring friends to Jesus. Mk. 2:1-2, Lk. 5:17-26

   1. (Barnabas trains Paul - Acts 11:25-26, 29-30)

   2. (Paul trains Timothy – Acts 16:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:12-16)

Dates

• VBS Worker Sign Up – Sunday May 7

• VBS Material Board – Sunday May 7

• VBS Mandatory Worker Meeting AND BibleQuest Worker Training – Sunday June 4 after morning service with lunch.

• VBS Setup and Decorating – Saturday June 17 (10-noon)

• VBS finish decorating – Sunday June 18 after service (Father’s Day)

• VBS – June 19-22 Mon-Thur 6:30-8:45pm (4 days)