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Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23
Ages 3 Years Old - 6th Grade
July 12-17, 6:30pm-8:30pm
VBS MEMORY VERSES
3 - 5 Year Olds
Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psalm 23:3 - He restoreth my soul.
Psalm 23:4 - I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.
Psalm 23:5 - Thou preparest a table before me...my cup runneth over.
Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me.
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3 year-olds need to say three main verses.
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4 year-olds need to say four main verses.
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5 year-olds need to say five main verses.
1st - 6th Grades
Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psalm 23:3 - He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 23:4 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalm 23:5 - Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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1st & 2nd graders need to say all six main verses plus any two bonus verses.
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3rd & 4th graders need to say all six main verses plus any four bonus verses.
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5th & 6th graders need to say all six main verses plus any six bonus verses.
THEME NIGHTS
BONUS VERSES
1. John 10:11
2. Isaiah 53:6
3. Hebrews 13:20-21
4. John 10:14-15
5. John 10:27-28
6. Matthew 28:20
7. Isaiah 41:10
8. Psalm 46:1
9. John 16:33
10. Philippians 4:6-8
11. James 1:17
12. Lamentations 3:22-23
Monday:
Dress Up Day - Everyone dresses up in any attire related to the VBS theme—shepherds, farmers, farm animals, Irish animals, Vikings, King David, or other Irish-themed costumes
Tuesday:
Bring a Friend -
Get DOUBLE points for your team for every visitor you bring.
Wednesday:
Group Spirit Day - Dress according to your class color (more details to come soon).
Thursday:
Triple Thursday -
Get TRIPLE points for your team in almost every scoring category.
What time does VBS start and end?
VBS begins every night at 6:30pm. The doors will open at 6:15pm for drop-off. VBS ends every night at 8:30pm.
Does my child need to bring anything?
Although they may be ask to bring things to earn points, your child is not required to bring anything to participate.
Is it okay if we can't make it every night?
Absolutely! We would love to see your child at every night possible, but understand the busyness of the modern family schedule. Below you can find the memory verses they will be working on so that your child can stay up to date, even if they miss a night.
Where do I drop off my children?
Please bring your child in through the main doors and to the registration table.. After confirmation of registration, your child will be directed to the general assembly in the auditorium. As a parent or guardian, you may feel free to sit and observe everything as long as your presence is not a disruption to the class, the children, or your child.
Where do I pick up my children?
Dismissed from the auditorium. Please let the worker standing outside the auditorium know the name of your child, so they can dismiss them at the next break in the closing activities.
How does my child earn points?
Your child can earn points for their team through attendance, bringing their Bible, bringing guests, wearing their team colored shirt, bringing their SBT bag, participating in our nightly theme and saying their Bible verses from memory.
Do I have to pay anything?
VBS is free to your children and any of their guests! Each night we will be taking up a penny offering to be sent to a missionary working overseas. There is no pressure to participate.
Do I need to pre-register?
Pre-registration is not a requirement, you can register at the door on every night.
Pre-registration will save you time at check-in and helps us ensure that each class is adequately staffed. Please help us plan by registering!
What are points for?
Points are used to have a friendly competition between two teams. Every child who attends will be assigned to a team and have an opportunity to earn points for his or her team.
When is Family/Carnival Night?
We will be having a family/carnival night and closing performance on Friday, July 17th at 6:30pm. We would like to invite you and all of your family and friends to come on out to hear your child sing the songs and recite the Bible verses that they have learned. Immediately after the service we will be having a family fun time complete with hotdogs, popcorn, games, a dunk tank, pony rides, and a few inflatables! All are welcome and all is provided free of charge.
Will the church run a bus route?
We will NOT be running a bus route.
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