Vacation Bible School 2023

VBS is Sunday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 to 8:15 PM

Register your child for VBS!
Register to be a volunteer!

Online child registration will begin on Sunday, April 23!

Join us for VBS this summer!

We’re so excited to announce the details for this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Stellar!” At Stellar VBS, we will shine Jesus’ light!

This year’s Vacation Bible School is Sunday, June 25 to Thursday, June 29 from 6:00 to 8:15 PM. Our VBS Sneak Peek Sunday is April 23. Stop by the Atrium to learn more about this year’s VBS including information on volunteer opportunities and donation needs. (You may also scroll down to see our list of available volunteer opportunities!)

As an added treat, The River will be at Worthington Christian Church on Thursday, June 29 at 8:00 PM as part of their 2023 VBS Tour! Parents, we invite you to join us that evening as we conclude our week of Vacation Bible School. The River will have a promotional table set up with goodie bags, table game prizes, and treats. There will also be a DQ Cart for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Child registration will begin on Sunday, April 23.

REGISTER NOW!

Volunteer

A.V. TECH
This behind-the-scenes leader is crucial to the production of VBS. This technician isn’t afraid of technology, meets cues, can run a variety of audio and visual technologies, and is flexible.

DECORATING
Plan, create and/or install the decorations for the VBS stage set, VBS Sneak Peek, hallways, rooms, and other common areas used during VBS. We are also looking for assistance after VBS with the disassembly of the decorations and stage.

ELEMENTARY BIBLE ADVENTURES
A team of individuals who use a variety of interactive methods to share the Bible lesson in an engaging manner to Elementary kids.

ELEMENTARY GAMES ASSISTANTS
The assistant game leaders help the Elementary Games Leader in preparing and leading fun activities. You can expect lots of hard work, fun, and high-fives. This is an outside position.

ELEMENTARY CRAFTS
Provides assistance to the Elementary Craft leader in managing and preparing materials and guiding kids through the process of making a variety of crafts.

ELEMENTARY CREW LEADER
The crew leader will lead a small group of elementary-age kids. There’s no preparation required. A good crew leader is a friend and helper for the kids and station leaders. They ask questions, take kids seriously and encourage them throughout VBS.

ELEMENTARY CREW LEADER — JR. CREW LEADER
The Jr. crew leader serves as a secondary crew leader. They help manage supplies, get the crew from station to station and help with experiences for their crew. A good Jr. crew leader is attentive and always looking for ways to help without being asked.

KINDERGARTEN CREW LEADER
The crew leader will lead a crew of small groups of kindergarten-age kids. There’s no preparation required. A good crew leader is a friend and helper for the kids and station leaders. They ask questions, take kids seriously and encourage them throughout VBS.

KINDERGARTEN CREW LEADER — JR. CREW LEADER
The Jr. crew leader serves as a secondary crew leader. They help manage supplies, get the crew from station to station and help with experiences for their crew. A good kindergarten Jr. crew leader is attentive, patient, and always looking for ways to help without being asked.

PRESCHOOL CREW LEADER
The crew leader will lead a crew of small groups of preschool-age kids. There’s no preparation required. A preschool good crew leader is a friend and helper for the kids and station leaders. They ask questions, take kids seriously and encourage them throughout VBS.

PRESCHOOL CREW LEADER — JR. CREW LEADER
The Jr. crew leader serves as a secondary crew leader. They help manage supplies, get the crew from station to station and help with experiences for their crew. A good preschool Jr. crew leader is attentive, patient, and always looking for ways to help without being asked.

REGISTRATION
Provide support to volunteers and participants with registration. Assign volunteers and participants to Elementary Crews and Preschool groups. Collect and enter attendance during VBS and provide assistance as the need arises.

SNACKS
Assist with planning and preparing snacks, serve snacks during Elementary Games, deliver snacks to preschool rooms and pick up leftovers afterward.

KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL BIBLE
This warm and patient storyteller brings the Bible to life for kindergarten and preschool-age kids through interactive and engaging experiences, then helps kids apply the word of God to their own lives. The assistants help wherever needed.

KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL CRAFTS
Assist the Kindergarten & Preschool Crafts Craft leader in preparing materials and guiding preschool-age kids through various crafts.

KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL GAMES
The assistant game leader aids the Kindergarten / Preschool Games leader in preparing and leading fun activities. You can expect lots of hard work, fun, and high-fives.

KINDERGARTEN & PRESCHOOL MUSIC
Assist the Kindergarten / Preschool Music leader with leading the Kindergarten / Preschool in a fun and exciting music time. Must be willing to stand in front of the crews and help them learn the motions and dances.

NOTE: All volunteers must pass a background check to be able to work with children.

Donations

Donations are a fantastic way for you and your family to help make VBS a success. Information about needed items will be posted soon. Another great way to support our Vacation Bible School is by making a financial donation.

Questions? Please contact our VBS Director, Kathy Hoffmannbeck.