We are thrilled to roll out our VBS program for 2024: Celebrate the Savior! Our theme, Jesus Gives Us Joy, will teach children that Jesus gives us so many things worth celebrating—most importantly, His love and forgiveness. Just as King David celebrated God’s excellence in Psalm 95:1 (“let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation”), children will celebrate their Savior at VBS. Keep reading to learn more about the curriculum at Celebrate the Savior.
We’ve brought back your favorite components from a traditional VBS format and even added new assets that will knock your celebration out of the park! Bursting with organizational, decorating, and digital assets, the Starter Kit helps you create a cohesive and comprehensive experience.
Starter Kit includes
*One sample included in the kit. Also available to purchase separately.
As alluded to above, Celebrate the Savior features awesome new components to amplify your celebration, including
Fun lenticular collectibles feature the Bible story artwork, the Take-Home Point, and the Bible Memory Verse for each day.
The VBS Starter Kit features one sample of the collectibles, pendant craft, and sand art craft. These items are also available for additional purchase.
Over the course of the VBS, children will learn about five events in Jesus’ life—from His birth to His resurrection—that will solidify an understanding of who He is and what He has done for them. When you know that Jesus is your Savior, it’s hard not to celebrate!
Lessons include:
Use the Bible Story Posters in the kit with each lesson for further engagement and to teach that day's memory verse.
The Director Guide is your ultimate planning tool for VBS! In it, you’ll find schedule options, safety and budgetary logistics, volunteer recruitment tips, and more! Each page is perforated for seamless handoffs and copying. Check out the “Look Inside” on the Starter Kit page to preview the Director Guide.
The Director Guide also features Site Leader Guides for each day’s activity rotations, equipping your key volunteers with multiple ideas and options to Celebrate the Savior through
In addition, you’ll love the enriched Opening & Closing materials. With prayers, songs, skits, and Bible stories, these experiences are sure to bring the hype to your church’s VBS program! For even more inspiration for your VBS celebration, visit our Pinterest page.
Celebrate the Savior comes with five brand-new songs, with Song-Action Videos, to amp up your party! The Starter Kit also includes one sample of the Passalong Music Download Card, available for additional purchase.
By getting your students involved in this project, you will teach them—and the kids they help us serve—the importance and joy of sharing the Savior’s love with others. Jesus gives us joy! Help us celebrate by sharing His love with those in need.
Celebrate the Savior student materials are just icing on the cake! The following materials are featured as samples in the Starter Kit, and available for additional purchase to enhance your students’ experience.
Young children love opportunities for hands-on learning! These bright leaflets will supplement your Storytelling time with Bible stories, pictures, hands-on activities, and conversation starters. Order one per student.
Like the Early Childhood Leaflets, the Elementary Leaflets are an engaging, tangible tool to strengthen your Storytelling time! Order one per student.
These spectacular lenticulars let your students take what they’ve learned at VBS home with them! Features Bible story artwork, the Take-Home Point, and Bible memory verse. Order one set per student.
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Find more information on Celebrate the Savior at cph.org, or send us an email with any questions.