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Discovering Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Future

This year kids will be traveling through time to witness God’s design in Creation, His law for living, the hope we have in Jesus as the Messiah, and the amazing work God is doing now and in the future! We are so excited to offer this VBS for our church and community, but we need volunteers to make it happen! With your help, we will be able to ensure kids hear about Jesus and His gift of salvation.

June 13-17, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Each evening will be packed with fun and meaningful activities like singing, learning from God’s Word, crafts, snacks, and games. Kids will encounter Scripture with lessons designed to teach them that the Bible is true and that history fully supports what it claims. Below are some quick outlines of each evening’s focus and how it pertains to Jesus.

Day 1 Destination: Creation

We will begin by looking at Jesus as the One through which all things were made (John 1:3). Through Creation we see God is eternal. He has always been and will always be. We then move onto understanding the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There aren’t three gods, but one God in three persons. Daily ‘C’ Word: Creation

Day 2 Destination: Old Testament Locations

Jesus has always been and will always be a promise keeper! When we see evidence of Jesus in the Old Testament, we understand that He has been promised as the Messiah and has been diligent in working towards redeeming mankind from their sins. Daily ‘C’ Word: Christophany

Day 3 Destination: Visitation

Jesus is fully God and fully man! God sent His Son, Jesus, to the earth as a baby, just as He had promised. According to the Father’s will, Jesus lived a sinless life and still willingly subjected Himself to death on a cross for the sins of all mankind. Jesus defeated the hold of sin and death over mankind in His resurrection from the grave! Daily ‘C’ Word: Cross

Day 4 Destination: Preparation

Jesus is alive! And He resides in Heaven with God the Father. The news of His resurrection and the teaching of His followers have allowed many to believe in Him as their Savior. We find that Jesus is still working for those He loves by preparing a place for them in His Father’s house, interceding for them to His Father, and caring for His church. Daily ‘C’ Word: Clouds

Day 5 Destination: Celebration

Jesus is King! And His kingdom will reign for all of eternity. After the new Heaven and new earth are created, those who have placed their faith in Jesus will live with Him forever. There will be no pain, no death, no sickness, and no sin. Only admiration and worship of God and living everyday in His glory! Daily ‘C’ Word: Crown

We cannot do this without you!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the ministries here at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Events like this would be impossible without helpers and leaders investing into the lives of the children we are trying to reach. Below you’ll find some information on volunteering for VBS (and possibly beyond).

What are the areas that volunteers can serve?

There are several areas and functions volunteers can help with.

• Leader (Teacher)
• Leader (Guide)
• Helper
• Production
• Other (Food Prep, Security, Check-In, Crafts, Recreation, etc.)

What do leaders do?

Leaders interact directly with the children. For VBS we need two types of leaders. A teaching leader is one that studies the evening’s lesson and presents it to one or more groups of kids within a specific age group. A guiding leader is in charge of a single group of children. They guide the group to each station and activity and are able to meet the needs of each of the children in their care. A guiding leader is essentially the small group leader for that group.

What do helpers do?

Helpers are paired with leaders to support them and help meet the needs of the children. They are essential because a leader only has two hands. Multiple helpers may be assigned to one leader.

What does production involve?

Volunteers helping in the production area are in some way involved with the daily stage performance. You may be an actor, stagehand, or running tech in some way.

What other areas can I help in?

There are so many things that have to be done in order to have a fun, safe, and instructive VBS evening. Whether you’re prepping snacks, leading recreational games, or helping with check-ins, your help will be extremely valuable.

Will I get the volunteer position I request?

While we would love for everyone to serve in the role of their first choosing, we cannot guarantee a role may still be open. However, we can definitely place you where you are needed within your comfort level.

Who can volunteer?

We request that volunteers are either members of Emmanuel Baptist Church, active students within the Student Ministry, or are visitors who have attended services at least 3 times over the last month.

Let us know if you have any questions.

What ages is VBS for?

VBS is for children entering into Kindergarten and for those entering 6th Grade in the 2021-2022 school year. Discovery Park (babies thru preschoolers) is only open to those with at least 1 parent volunteering in VBS.

My family does not attend your church, but are my kids able to join your VBS?

Yes! We love to see new faces! You will need to fill out some additional information when you register so we will be able to keep your children safe while they are in our care.

I am an adult or a teenager that does not attend your church, can I volunteer for VBS?

Because we want to ensure the safety of all children on campus, all volunteers must 1) attend Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2) have a background check or have received training from EBC leaders, and 3) be followers of Christ.

I am not sure your beliefs align with mine. How can I know my child will learn biblical truths according to Scripture?

Thank you for asking! We are dedicated to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture in service to our Lord and Savior! If you like, please view our statement of beliefs.

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