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Vacation Bible School


  • Whiting Christian Church 716 West Street Whiting, IA, 51063 United States (map)

VBS 2019 • June 3-7 (M-F), 9-11:45am

Theme: Roar

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This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life.

Day 1 | When life is unfair… God is good!
Key verse: “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.” - Nahum 1:7
Bible story: The Israelites are slaves for the Egyptians. (Exodus 1; 5; & 6)

Day 2 | When life is scary… God is good!
Key verse: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.” - Psalm 23:4
Bible story: God sends plagues on Egypt. (Exodus 7:14-12:32)

Day 3 | When life changes… God is good!
Key verse: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” - Psalm 106:1
Bible story: The Israelites enter the wilderness. (Exodus 14-17)

Day 4 | When life is sad… God is good!
Key verse: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” - Psalm 34:18
Bible story: Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 16-21)

Day 5 | When life is good… God is good!
Key verse: “Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious.” - Nehemiah 4:14
Bible story: The Israelites build a memorial to remember God’s goodness. (Joshua 3-4)

Later Event: June 9
VBS Celebration