Providing Hope to an Anxious Generation
In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from anxiety to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.
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Beauty and adventure await us each day at Emerald Crossing, where lads and lasses will gather at the Emerald Isle Assembly—a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a mission moment, and prayer. Then they’re off to rotate through five fun sites:
Flock Talk Bible Time
LESSONS
During the lesson time, God’s Word is taught in hands-on ways.
Still Water Snacks
TREATS
Kids can feast on tantalizing treats and eats.
Green Meadow Games
GAMES
Kids will play plenty of exciting games with fun new twists.
Celtic Corner Science and Crafts
SCIENCE & CRAFTS
Kids are bedazzled by making special craft and science creations of their own.
Top o’ the Mornin’ Missions, Music, and Memory Verses
MUSIC & VERSES
Kids can sing songs, commit the verses to memory with fun games, or go in-depth with the mission moment featuring Children’s Hunger Fund.
DAY 1
Lost to Found
Gospel Day
Location
Sheep Farm in Donegal
Bible Passages
Psalm 23:1
1 Samuel 17:34–37
Lesson Focus
Like David, I can be a child of God and have the Lord as my shepherd.
Apologetics Focus
Is the Lord a distant God? Did he create the universe and then just sit back and watch?
Memory Verse
Psalm 23:1
Name of God
Shepherd
Animal Pal
Mia the Connemara Sheep
Celtic Corner Crafts
Baa-loved Sheep
Keepsake Ornament—Shepherd’s Staff
Celtic Corner Science
Sink or Float
Wet Woolly
Green Meadow Games
Gaelic Football
Lost Sheep
Still Water Snacks
Sweet Sheep
Cross Trail Mix
Cool Contests
Guess the Rainbow Skittles
DAY 2
Wrong Path to Right Path
Location
Green Pastures in County Galway
Bible Passages
Psalm 23:2–3
1 Samuel 17
Lesson Focus
Like David, I need the Lord to lead me on the right path through his Word.
Apologetics Focus
Is the Bible a trustworthy guide to lead us through life?
Memory Verse
Psalm 23:2–3
Name of God
Leader
Animal Pal
Guide the Border Collie
Celtic Corner Crafts
S.O.A.P. Bible
Puff-Ball Zipper Pull
Celtic Corner Science
Sling Fling
Genetics
Green Meadow Games
Strongman Relays
Shamrock, Riverdance, Viking
Still Water Snacks
23:2 Scene
Border Collie Paw Print
Cool Contests
Group Spirit Day
DAY 3
Fearful to Peaceful
Location
Black Valley in County Kerry
Bible Passages
Psalm 23:4
1 Samuel 19–23
Lesson Focus
Like David, I can turn to the Lord for comfort when I am anxious or afraid.
Apologetics Focus
Why do we have hard times?
Memory Verse
Psalm 23:4
Name of God
Comforter
Animal Pal
Shadow the Raven
Celtic Corner Crafts
“Don’t Worry, Just Pray” Magnet
Night Light in the Darkness
Celtic Corner Science
Shadow Play
Fear Not
Green Meadow Games
Run, David, Run
Walk Through the Valley
Still Water Snacks
Stuffed Staff
Bird’s Nest
Cool Contests
Dress-Up Day
DAY 4
Grumbling to Grateful
Location
Enemy Territory in Dublin
Bible Passages
Psalm 23:5
2 Samuel 5:1–5
Lesson Focus
Like David, I can have an attitude of gratitude in every situation.
Apologetics Focus
Are good things because of “good luck” or a good God?
Memory Verse
Psalm 23:5
Name of God
Provider
Animal Pal
Pesky the Woolly Aphid
Celtic Corner Crafts
Gratitude Attitude Game
Thankube
Celtic Corner Science
Sticky Stuff
Overflow Your Cup
Green Meadow Games
Raiders
My Cup Overflows
Still Water Snacks
Piled-High Popcorn
Full Float
Cool Contests
Bible Challenge
DAY 5
Shaky to Sure
Location
Castle in the Highlands
Bible Passages
Psalm 23:6
1 Chronicles 22
2 Samuel 7
Lesson Focus
Like David, I need to look for God’s goodness and mercy, my traveling companions through life.
Apologetics Focus
What should rainbows remind us of?
Memory Verse
Psalm 23:6
Name of God
Promise Keeper
Animal Pal
Shirley the Highland Cow
Celtic Corner Crafts
Psalm Scroll
Highland Cow
Celtic Corner Science
Firm Foundations
Real Rainbows
Green Meadow Games
Psalm 23 Obstacle Course
Pot o’ Gold
Still Water Snacks
Cow Patties
Spud Circles
Cool Contests
Mission Money Mania
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