Lifeway vbs music 2015

Here’s a walk down memory lane for all you veteran VBS directors out there. How many of these do you remember? Here we are attempting to put together a list of as many of the past VBS programs we can remember.  This is just a start. We’re still missing the Group programs from the 1990’s

Can you help us add to the list of past VBS programs?

Lifeway VBS Themes

1988: Living for Jesus

1989: Let’s Gather for Vacation Bible School

1990: Share Hope

1991: Celebrate Jesus

1992: Fantastic Journey

1993: Summer Shine

1994: Trail of Treasures

1995: Windows on the World

1996: Go For the Gold

1997: Good News Stampede

1998: StarQuest
1999: Mt. Extreme

2000: Ocean Odyssey

2001: Truth Trackers

2002: Amazon Outfitters

2003: The Great Kingdom Caper

2004: Rickshaw Rally

2005: Ramblin’ Road Trip

2006: Arctic Edge

2007: Game Day Central

2008: Outrigger Island

2009: Boomerang Express

2010: Saddle Ridge Ranch

2011: Big Apple Adventure

2012: Amazing Wonders

2013: Colossal Coaster World

2014: Agency D3

2015: Journey Off The Map

2016: Submerged

2017: Galactic Starveyors

2018: Game On!

Group Publishing VBS Themes

1990:

1991:

1992:

1993:

1994:

1995:

1996: Vacation Bible Ship

1997: Wild Frontier

1998: Space Mission Bible Camp

1999: Treasure Hunt Bible Adventure

2000: HolyWord Studios

2001: Polar Expedition

2002: Bug Safari

2003: SCUBA

2004: Lava Lava Island

2005: Serengeti Trek, Jerusalem Marketplace

2006: Fiesta, Bethlehem Village

2007: Avalanche Ranch, Galilee By the Sea

2008: Power Lab, Jerusalem Marketplace

2009: Crocodile Dock, Rome

2010: High Seas Expedition, Egypt

2011: PandaMania, Hometown Nazareth

2012: Sky, Babylon

2013: Kingdom Rock, Athens, Hayday

2014: Weird Animals – Where Jesus’ Love Is One-of-a-Kind, Wilderness Escape – Where God Guides & Provides, Blast Off – Launching Kids on a Mission of God’s Love
2015: Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power, Cross Culture VBS – Thailand Trek, Outback Rock – Where Kids Venture Into Solid Faith, Hometown Nazareth – Where Jesus was a Kid
2016: Cave Quest – Following Jesus, the Light of the World, Egypt – Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace, Cross Culture VBS – Expedition Norway, Pets Unleashed – Where Jesus Cares ‘Fur’ You

2017: Maker Fun Factory, Rome, Passport to Peru

2018: Shipwrecked, Babylon, Polar Blast

Other VBS Publishers

We first started this list with the intention of only recording LifeWay and Group themes, but the response has been overwhelming. Thanks to our super smart customers and friends, we’re gonna start our list of other VBS themes from all the publishers we can find. Comment below to add your memories and favorites to this ultimate list of VBS themes from years gone by.

Go Fish Resources
2014: Shine
2017: Victory

Orange VBS Themes

2017: Gadgets & Gizmos
2018: Amped

NASHVILLE (BP) — Kids will have the opportunity next summer to explore and discover the adventure of life during a “Journey Off the Map” that is “Unknown to Us, Known to Him” in the 2015 Vacation Bible School from LifeWay Christian Resources.

The description of the 2015 VBS theme invites students to “set out on a journey to uncharted territory where they will encounter the unexpected waiting around every bend. On this expedition of a lifetime, kids will need to stick close to their guide in order to survive. They will discover that Jesus is the ultimate guide on a journey uncharted by them, but known by Him.”

LifeWay’s VBS specialist Jerry Wooley said Journey Off the Map will be “filled with things kids like such as adventure, discovery, cool tree houses, challenging destinations, bright colors and fun music.”

Wooley said the theme’s message is particularly relevant today. “Kids are being bombarded by loud voices telling them what they should do, where they should go, who they should be and what they should believe. The messages are confusing and misleading,” he said.

“[K]ids of all ages, meaning adults too, need to know that in the midst of these voices there is one and only one they can totally depend on,” Wooley said.

Most previous VBS materials were geared to build to an evangelistic lesson later in the week. This year, LifeWay felt it would be better to introduce the idea of a personal relationship with Christ on the first day.

“Since Journey Off the Map is based on following Jesus as our guide, it is necessary to introduce this relationship on day one and build from there,” Wooley said.

The theme verse for the week will be Isaiah 30:21: “And whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way. Walk in it.'”

Participants will learn to trust Jesus as Savior and walk along the journey of life becoming more like Him as they traverse the adventures in The Overlook Worship Rally, Tangled Branch Tree House Bible Study, Shady Grove Crafts, Boulder Bridge Missions, Rushing Waters Music, Rappelling Ravine Recreation and Survival Springs Snacks.

Each day kids will discover more truths about Jesus as their guide: Day 1 – Know your guide; Day 2 – Follow your guide; Day 3 – Trust your guide; Day 4 – Stay on track; and Day 5 – Keep watching.

The 2015 VBS Jump Start Kit will be available for purchase in early October to help church leaders and VBS directors in the planning and promotion of the event. All other resources will be released in December.

For leaders wanting to experience Journey Off the Map a little early and learn from experts on how churches can best use the materials, LifeWay will host preview events in four locations next year: Ridgecrest (N.C.) Conference Center, Jan. 9-10; Fort Worth, Jan. 16-17; Nashville (three events) Jan. 22-24; and two events in Kissimmee, Fla., Feb. 6-7.

Additional information about the materials or preview events can be found at LifeWay.com/VBS.
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Aaron Earls is a writer for LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Get Baptist Press headlines and breaking news on Twitter (@BaptistPress), Facebook (Facebook.com/BaptistPress) and in your email (baptistpress.com/SubscribeBP.asp).

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