Ocean Commotion VBS
Welcome to Ocean Commotion! Every day, our kids are challenged to stand for God in their schools, among their friends, in our culture . . . no matter what. And they’re bombarded with the lie that God’s Word isn’t true when it talks about earthly things (rocks, fossils), so it can’t be trusted to tell the truth about spiritual things.
Noah experienced the same challenges during the time of the great Flood thousands of years ago. Yet, by God’s grace, he was able to Stand for God, Obey God, Trust God, Thank God, and Fear God . . . no matter what. The biggest watery catastrophe the world has ever known happened during his lifetime. But through it all, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.
At this monumental Vacation Bible School program, your kids will dive deep into the account of Noah and the Flood from the book of Genesis! They’ll learn to apply the spiritual lessons from Noah’s life to their own. And, along the way, they’ll uncover earthly lessons from the Flood: how all the animals fit on the Ark, how the Flood covered the whole Earth, and how we can still see the effects of this Flood today. They’ll also learn that the flood legends from around the world are based on the true account in Genesis!
Prepare for a boatload of excitement at Ocean Commotion VBS!
Day 1: Stand for God!
Hydro the Whale reminds us there's a WHALE of a problem!
Bible Passages
Genesis 1–3; Genesis 6:5–9
Lesson Focus
Just like Noah, we can rely on God to help us stand for Him.
Lifeline Verse
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Apologetics Focus
Before the Flood: Wow! Were people really that smart back then?
Sunsational Science and Crafts
Experiment: Rain Cloud in a Bottle
Main Craft: Lone Lighthouse
Splish! Splash! Games
Whale of a Problem; Octo-Ball
Seaside Snacks
Pail of Whales; "Fish" Chips and Dip
Cool Contests
Goldfish Guess
Day 2: Obey God!
Hammer the Shark reminds us to NAIL obedience!
Bible Passages
Genesis 6:9–22
Lesson Focus
Just like Noah, we can rely on God to help us obey Him, no matter what.
Lifeline Verse
If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15
Apologetics Focus
Preparing for the Flood: Hmm. It's a big boat, but still, how did everything fit?
Sunsational Science and Crafts
Experiment: Sink or Float
Main Craft: Awesome Ark or Awesome Ark Hat
Splish! Splash! Games
Two-of-a-Kind Relays; Match Mates
Seaside Snacks
Fan-"sea" Floats; Bite-a-Boats
Cool Contests
Club Cheers
Day 3: Trust God!
Piers the Puffin reminds us to trust the Lord and GET ON BOARD!
Bible Passages
Genesis 7
Lesson Focus
Just like Noah, we can rely on God to help us trust Him with our lives. (Gospel day!)
Lifeline Verse
But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." Psalm 31:14
Apologetics Focus
The Flood: Yikes! Was water really everywhere?
Sunsational Science and Crafts
Experiment: Mini Volcanoes
Craft: Seashell Cross
Splish! Splash! Games
Water World; Animal Antics
Seaside Snacks
Lifesaver Rings (Versions 1, 2, or 3)
Cool Contests
Animal Dress Up Day
Day 4: Thank God!
Paws the Sea Otter reminds us we "otter" THANK God!
Bible Passages
Genesis 8
Lesson Focus
Just like Noah, we can rely on God to help us thank Him in everything.
Lifeline Verse
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Apologetics Focus
End of the Flood: Whoa! What happened to this planet?
Sunsational Science and Crafts
Experiment: Fossil Finds
Craft: Ocean of Thanks Box
Splish! Splash! Games
Team Raven/Team Dove; Fossil Fun
Seaside Snacks
Cornucopia of Thanks (Versions 1 or 2)
Cool Contests
Scripture Look Up: Thankful Verses
Day 5: Fear God!
Fin the Dolphin reminds us "NO-FIN" is a bigger deal than taking God seriously!
Bible Passages
Genesis 9:1–17
Lesson Focus
Just like Noah, we can rely on God to help us take Him seriously.
Lifeline Verse
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. Psalm 112:1
Apologetics Focus
After the Flood: Hey! Why do different cultures have similar Flood stories?
Sunsational Science and Crafts
Experiment: Rainbow Fun
Craft: Rainbow Wind Catcher or Bird Feeder
Splish! Splash! Games
Obsta-Cool Water Course; Rainbow Soccer
Seaside Snacks
Promise Pops; Rainbow Fruit Cups
Cool Contests
Mission Money
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