WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
When we moved here from South Carolina about 5 years ago, I was lost and didn’t have any friends. When I visited VRSM and was welcomed with a warm smile, I felt like I had found a second home. Christ has really changed my life through the meaningful discussions and wonderful community I have experienced at VRSM. It truly is a life-changing group!
I love VRSM because everyone there loves one another like family. The whole ministry is very inclusive and all the leaders are easy to talk to in times of struggle and are there to support you when you succeed. I have made some of my best friends through the ministry and also been able to watch each other grow in Christ and grow together, which has been one of my favorite things since joining the ministry!
TREY B.
TAYLOR I.
VRSM has helped me grow spiritually by showing me what it’s like to love Jesus and love others, but also how to put that into practice by serving the community and laughing together. My relationship with Jesus would not be as strong as it is today without VRSM and the many people and leaders who have invested in me.
VRSM has shown me the purpose and joy found in having Godly community. Being able to walk alongside such a great group of people has made it easier to be bold and grow in my faith. The people here are so special and their love for the Lord is evident by how they love others and invite them into our student ministry. VRSM has taught me how to pursue a deeper faith and seek Christ above all other things.
MAYA D.
HALEY H.
A WORD FROM THE PASTOR
We've had an incredible time at VBS! A big thank you to all the parents for letting us spend time with your children and for supporting our efforts to keep everyone safe while learning a lot about God's Big Story and having a great time!
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Today, we learned that when Jesus died, his followers felt like they had lost their closest friend forever. Kids can feel that way too. Friends come and go, they move away, discover new interests, make new friends, or sometimes just abandon us. The idea of "forever" can seem impossible. But God had something surprising in store!
Jesus’ death wasn’t the end—it was just the beginning of a friendship that will last into eternity! God always has been and always will be—he is forever! And even better, his love for us is forever, too!
Things like sadness, loneliness, and worry won’t last forever. Today, we learned about the exciting news that a friendship with God is one that will never ever end!
SPOTLIGHT VIDEO
BOTTOM LINE
BIBLE VERSE
God is a friend forever.
Click here to watch Ms. Ariel's Bible Point video!
“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” (John 11:25)
VBS FAMILY NIGHT IS TONIGHT, THURSDAY, JUNE 13!
Join us from 5-7 pm at the south lawn near the circle drive area for water slides, Kona Ice, snacks, and lots of fun! Family and friends are welcome. Please note that this is NOT a drop-off event, so all children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times."
DAY 4
Water Day was absolutely amazing! The weather couldn't have been better, and the kids had a blast!
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Today we learned that God is a friend we can trust. Thanks God! Sometimes our fears can seem like scary storms—out of our control. What a comfort to know we have a trustworthy friend nearby! God is a friend we can trust to comfort, guide, listen, and love us.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
SPOTLIGHT VIDEO
Children's dismissal is at noon. Please make it a priority to be there to pick them up on time so our volunteers can also head home without any delays.
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Children’s check-in opens at 8:40 a.m. An adult must accompany the children during check-in. Make sure to collect your safety tag.
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Lost & Found - there is a lost and found box near the entrance. Unclaimed items. will be donated.
BOTTOM LINE
God is a friend we can trust!
Click here to watch Ms. Ariel's Bible Point video!
BIBLE VERSE
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.” (John 14:27)
VBS FAMILY NIGHT IS TOMORROW!
Join us from 5-7 pm at the south lawn near the circle drive area for water slides, Kona Ice, snacks, and lots of fun! Family and friends are welcome. Please note that this is NOT a drop-off event, so all children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times."
DAY 3
Dear parents,
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We had a great first day of VBS, and the kids had a blast! Today we learned that God is a friend who is real! Just like Elijah was a friend of God, we can be friends with God too!
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We hope your kids will come back tomorrow and find out about another person who was a friend of God!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
SPOTLIGHT VIDEO
Children's check-in opens at 8:40 am.
An adult must accompany the children during check-in. And make sure to collect your safety tag. You are going to need it to pick your children up! The first station begins at 9 am!
BOTTOM LINE
God is a friend who’s real!
BIBLE VERSE
“We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69)
DAY 1
We had another fantastic day at VBS. Today we learned that Jonah had a hard time showing love to the people of Nineveh. We also learned that God loves us very much, but he also loves the people who are hard for us to love.​ God is a friend who loves!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
SPOTLIGHT VIDEO
Hey parents, just a heads up that the children's dismissal is at noon. Please make it a priority to be there to pick them up on time so our wonderful volunteers can also head home without any delays.
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Children’s check-in opens at 8:40 am. An adult must accompany the children during check-in. And make sure to collect your safety tag.
BOTTOM LINE
BIBLE VERSE
“Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” (John 13:34)
TOMORROW IS WATER DAY!
Elementary school kids should wear their swimsuits under their clothes, wear water shoes or flip-flops, and bring a towel as they will be playing on water slides.
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Preschoolers should come dressed in clothes that can get wet, and they won't need a towel or change of clothes. Activities will include water tables, spray bottles, splash balls, and bubbles. can get wet, an
DAY 2
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 10 - 13 | 9 AM - NOON
​Welcome to Scuba VBS!
At Scuba VBS, kids will dive into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. They will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
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Who can attend VBS?
Vacation Bible School is a free program for preschoolers (3.5 years old by 12/10/2023 and potty trained) through 5th grade.
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Volunteer Opportunities & Childcare
VBS offers many opportunities for adults (18 and older) to serve. If you'd like to help out but have children under 3 years old, childcare will be provided. (It is required for all adult volunteers to go through a screening process.).
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Students in Middle School and High School:
- Crew Leader: responsible for leading a small crew of 8 children.
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Online registrations for VBS participants (grades pre-K through 5) are now closed. Limited walk-in spots available.
For safety reasons, we do not accept walk-in volunteers at VBS, including adult and student volunteers (grades 6-12). All VBS volunteers must go through a screening process and training before being allowed to interact with children.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BUILDING ENTRANCE
SOUTH DOORS
Please, enter the building through the south doors on the back side of the building. The front doors (north side facing Belt Line Rd) will be closed during VBS week.
WAIVER/
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
To ensure a smooth and swift drop-off process on the first day of VBS, please complete a medical waiver for each student already registered to attend VBS. Please note that children can only participate in VBS with a completed medical waiver. If you still need to complete the form, please click the link below. Thank you!
CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 8:40 am
BE ON TIME!
The program starts at 9 am. An adult must accompany children during check-in. Children will receive their name tags there, and the adult will receive a safety ticket. Once students are checked in, the adult must walk the children to the worship center and drop them off in their reserved area with their crew leader.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Please encourage your children to be good team players by respecting their leaders, following the rules, and being good friends. We recognize that children will be children and that learning about and serving the Lord often includes fun! However, if a child persists in being unruly, our VBS leadership team will contact their parents.
SNACKS
We offer individually wrapped snacks and fruits each day to children. Look at the snacks menu below, and feel free to have your children bring their own snacks if you prefer.
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Day 1
Pringles, Watermelon, Water
Day 2
String Cheese, Grapes, Water
Day 3
Goldfish, Watermelon, Water
Day 4
Mini Pretzels, Strawberry, Water
VBS EXPECTATIONS
Be respectful | Be respectful to each other, leaders, and the environment;
Be safe | Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself, and follow your leader’s instructions;
Be kind | Use kind words to communicate with others and be a team player;
Have fun | Participate in activities, make new friends, and have fun!
DISMISSAL AT NOON
SAFETY TICKET
Doors will open for entrance at 11:45 am. Parents or guardians must present the safety ticket (handed out during check-in) for each child they pick up. Please take a picture of the safety ticket and share it with whoever is coming to pick your kids up. An ID will be required if a safety tag is not presented during pick-up.
PRESCHOOLERS ATTENDING VBS
For children attending our Preschool VBS, they only need to bring a smile! Please leave toys, snacks, and water bottles at home, as they are at risk for getting lost during rotations. We will provide water and snacks each day.
On Wednesday, preschool children will have light water play during their playground rotation. They will not need to bring a towel or extra change of clothes, but please send them in clothes that are allowed to get a little wet.
DONATIONS/COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUPPORT
Each day, during our VBS opening session, we’ll collect offerings to support Tom Landry Elementary School. All donations will be used to buy snacks for children to have during their school hour and/or after-school programs. This is a great opportunity to teach our kids to serve others.
LIMITED WALK-IN
SPOTS AVAILABLE
VBS online registrations are closed. However, we have a few walk-in spots available for kinder through 5th-grade children. Just come early on the first day of VBS to save your spot.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cellphone use is not allowed during VBS. Please remind your child to leave all electronic devices at home. Parents can contact the church office if they have questions.
SWITCHING CREWS
We are not accepting any requests for crew placement at this time. Crews are automatically formed by the computer, taking into account a balanced number of participants' ages, grades, and genders.
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On the first day of VBS, if your child, for some reason, needs to switch crews, please go to the registration room to open a request to switch crews there. We understand that children want to be with their friends, but VBS week is a great opportunity for them to make new friends.
VBS CDs
VBS music CDs will be sold for $10 at the check-in desk. Limited stock!
VBS VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers check-in begins at 8:15 am. Wear your VBS t-shirt and name tag every day. Children and siblings of volunteers can check in early.
GET INVOLVED THIS SUMMER!
July 8 - 11 | 9 am - Noon | Preschool Camp
July 15 - 18 | 9 am - Noon | Elem. School Camp
Cross Cheer's cheerleading camps provide a chance for girls to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading in a fun, Christ-centered atmosphere! Click to register.
June 24 - 27 | 9am - noon | Elem. School Camp
July 29 - Aug 1 | 9 - 11am | Preschool Camp
Triumph Sports is a Christ-Centered sports camp that uses sports as a means to help spread the Gospel. At camp every child will learn memory verses as well as hear a Bible Lesson at snack time. Click to register.
You and your preschooler are invited to a fun, summertime preschool playdate! On June 19 & July 2, from 9:30 to 11 am, VRBC is holding an indoor, come-and-go play event for any preschool child (ages 2 to 6 years) to join in.
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