Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026 was AWESOME!
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VILLAGE KIDS
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
-Matthew 19:14
WHAT TO EXPECT
Birth-5th grade, meets Sunday at 10:00am (July 5-August 9)
Solid biblical teaching, interactive activities, corporate worship, and a small group time with an emphasis on application and connection make up our time together. We delight in introducing kids to God, creating opportunities for them to wonder about who he is, to meet his son, Jesus Christ, and to grow in his Word. Our hope is to partner with parents and together seek to develop young disciples who love God fully and, because of that love, love people completely.
We are honored to be entrusted with your kids and believe that their environment should not only be fun and inviting, but also safe and secure. All volunteers have gone through a background check, receive ongoing training, and are excited to help kids discover Jesus, the true hope of the world.
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Caregivers engage babies with music and singing and pray for God’s littlest while caring for them. Toddlers learn to praise God through music, singing and using simple song motions, learn that God created them, loves them, and that they belong to him. Through creative play, Bible stories, and biblical lessons, children are taught to wonder about God and his son, Jesus Christ.
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Children learn that Jesus desires a relationship with them and died to give them new life. Through worship music, creative play, directed discovery activities using arts and crafts, and interactive Bible lessons, children begin to discover their identity is found in belonging to God—he made them, he knows them, he cares for them, he rescues them. Through Bible verse memorization and prayer, kids begin to expand their view of God.
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Children participate in a worship service modeled after the adult Sunday service, but suited to their age level. The lessons are interactive and create space for kids to wonder about God and what it means to know him and follow him. Kids are introduced to the Gospel and the person of Jesus Christ. Their discipleship journey is personalized in small group time where Bible application and friendship with their peers is developed.
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The older elementary kids participate in worship activity stations and corporate worship with the younger elementary kids. Their curriculum follows the same essential format as Early Elementary, but the lessons are geared toward deeper critical thinking skills and application to their lives. Their discipleship development encourages the use of scripture application and prayer.
KiDS JAM
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HOMEGROWN
Do you homeschool your kids? If so, check out the HomeGrown ministry at Village Church. Click the button for more info.
CHECK IN
If you are planning to visit us, please come to the registration desk, downstairs by the fish tank, which is just inside the southeast entrance of the building (marked Gymnasium). Helpful volunteers will be at the desk ready to assist. You can download our registration form and bring it with you, or just fill one out when you arrive.
Please allow a few extra minutes before the service to arrive and get your children settled.
STAFF LEADERS IN VILLAGE KIDS
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Yoorah Cho
Children’s Discipleship Director // x186
yoorah.cho@vcgurnee.org -
Meg Fitzpatrick
Administrative Assistant // x203
meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org