{"id":36703,"date":"2023-12-06T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/vbs-2024-themes-overview\/"},"modified":"2024-12-23T11:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T16:10:16","slug":"vbs-2024-themes-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/vbs-2024-themes-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"VBS 2024 Overview of Orange, Lifeway, Group, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heads up, this blog takes a look at VBS kits from 2024. Head here to check out this year’s VBS from Orange<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As us ministry leaders inch closer to 2024, we can\u2019t help but anticipate one of the best weeks of the year, Vacation Bible School! Summer will be here before we know it, and kids will soon start counting down the days towards the ever-anticipated VBS.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know you are beginning to dream about VBS 2024, and at Orange we want to give you all of the details so you can make it the best summer ever! That starts with choosing a great VBS curriculum and there are a variety to choose from. Everything from Orange VBS<\/a>, Lifeway VBS<\/a>, Group VBS<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we wanted to create a place where you could overview all the different themes in one place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we are biased toward our<\/span> favorite VBS curriculum<\/span><\/a>, there are several other exciting options to choose from. And if you are looking for a community of VBS directors and leaders planning for an amazing summer, check out our <\/span>VBS Facebook Group<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your 2024 VBS Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Orange VBS 2024 Theme Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Theme:<\/b> Start the Party<\/span>
<\/span>Tagline:<\/b> Celebrate the Good News<\/span>
<\/span>Theme Verse: <\/b>\u201cYou always show me the path that leads to life. You will fill me with joy when I am with you.\u201d (Acts 2:28 NIrV)<\/span>
<\/span>Program Overview: <\/b>It\u2019s time to celebrate! Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That\u2019s why we believe God\u2019s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever. Celebrate the good news of Jesus with this complete VBS kit that includes everything you need to host a celebration that will last all summer long. Remind kids of the reason why Jesus is good news. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DAY 1<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>Matthew\u2019s Party<\/span>
<\/span>Daily Scripture: <\/b>Luke 5:27-32<\/span>
<\/span>Bottom Line: <\/b>Jesus is a good reason to have a party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 2<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Jesus\u2019 Parable of the Wedding Feast  <\/span>
<\/span>Daily Scripture:<\/b> Matthew 22:1-14<\/span>
<\/span>Bottom Line: <\/b>Everyone is invited to the party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 3<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Jesus\u2019 Parable of the Lost Son <\/span>
<\/span>Daily Scripture:<\/b> Luke 15:11-32<\/span>
<\/span>Bottom Line: <\/b>Celebrate the Good News.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 4<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>The Woman at the Well<\/span>
<\/span>Daily Scripture:<\/b> John 4:1-26, 39-42<\/span>
<\/span>Bottom Line: <\/b>Jesus is the life of the party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> You are the light of the world <\/span>
<\/span>Daily Scripture:<\/b>  Matthew 5:14-16<\/span>
<\/span>Bottom Line:<\/b> You can be a party starter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that if you use Orange Curriculum, the VBS theme is carried through the whole summer making Sunday planning, decorating(only once for the entire summer), and prep easier. If you are not an Orange curriculum user you will find two months of Orange curriculum for your summer included with your VBS Kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link: https:\/\/orangevbs.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEZ VBS\u201d by Group Publishing Theme Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Theme: <\/b>Scuba<\/span>
<\/span>Tagline: <\/b>Diving into friendship with God<\/span>
<\/span>Program Overview:<\/b> Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they\u2019ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. Kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DAY 1<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>God shows Himself to Elijah. (1 Kings 18-19)<\/span>
<\/span>Key Bible Verse:<\/b> \u201cWe believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.\u201d John 6:69<\/span>
<\/span>Bible Point: <\/b>God is a friend who\u2019s real.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 2<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> God shows compassion to the people of Nineveh. (Jonah 1-3)<\/span>
<\/span>Key Bible Verse:<\/b> \u201cJust as I have loved you, you should love each other.\u201d (John 13:34)<\/span>
<\/span>Bible Point: <\/b>God is a friend who loves. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 3<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>Jesus calms a storm. (Mark 4:35-41)<\/span>
<\/span>Key Bible Verse:<\/b> \u201cI am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.\u201d (John 14:27<\/span>
<\/span>Bible Point: <\/b>God is a friend we can trust. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 4<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Jesus dies and comes back to life. (John 18-20)<\/span>
<\/span>Key Bible Verse:<\/b> “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. (John 11:25)<\/span>
<\/span>Bible Point:<\/b> God is a friend forever. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Lydia believes in Jesus. (Acts 16:11-15)<\/span>
<\/span>Key Bible Verse:<\/b> \u201cFor this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.\u201d (John 3:16)<\/span>
<\/span>Bible Point: <\/b>God is a friend for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link: https:\/\/www.group.com\/vbs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lifeway VBS 2024 Theme Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Theme: <\/b>Breaker Rock Beach<\/span>
<\/span>Tagline: <\/b>God\u2019s rock solid truth in a world of shifting sands<\/span>
<\/span>Theme Verse: <\/b>Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)<\/span>
<\/span>Program Overview:<\/b> Kids will be challenged as they discover that God\u2019s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites, and watch the mighty waves crash up against the immovable Breaker Rock!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DAY 1<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Satan Tricked Adam and Eve (Genesis 2-3)<\/span>
<\/span>Bonus Verse: <\/b>Psalm 119:160<\/span>
<\/span>The Point: <\/b>Truth comes from God.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 2<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>Daniel Chose God\u2019s Way (Daniel 1)<\/span>
<\/span>Bonus Verse: <\/b>Proverbs 3:5-6<\/span>
<\/span>The Point:<\/b> God\u2019s plan is best. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 3<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story: <\/b>The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-27)<\/span>
<\/span>Bonus Verse:<\/b> Romans 3:23-24<\/span>
<\/span>The Point:<\/b> Everyone needs Jesus. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 4<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> John Wrote About Jesus (John 14:1-6, 18-20; Acts 1:9-12<\/span>
<\/span>Bonus Verse:<\/b> Acts 4:12<\/span>
<\/span>The Point: <\/b>Jesus is the only way. (Preschool: The Bible is true!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5<\/b>
<\/b>Bible Story:<\/b> Paul Encouraged the Ephesians (Acts 9:1-6; 19:1-10, 21-31; 20:1; Ephesians 3:14-4:16<\/span>
<\/span>Bonus Verse:<\/b> Ephesians 4:15<\/span>
<\/span>The Point:<\/b> Speak the truth in love.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n