Athens VBS 2019 by Group
The all-new HLA VBS by Group. Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth
Student Resources
Decorating
Music & Media
Custom Shirts
Custom Banners
Custom Postcards
Your Ultimate Starter Kit Includes
The Ultimate Director Go-To Guide has everything you’ll need to recruit and train volunteers, promote your VBS, follow up with families for an impact that lasts all year!
Leader Manuals offer easy instructions for each leader at your Athens VBS. Manuals include an overview of each day’s Bible content, historical backgrounds, easy directions for each activity, and guided discussion prompts.
Helpful DVDs and CDs feature training activities, clipart and publicity tools that make it easy to encourage and invite your church community. The Decorating Places DVD dynamic ideas to make an Athens atmosphere come alive—and the Celebration MusicDVD will have your kids praising Jesus in a new and exciting way, every day!
Student Resources, including Bible Memory Makers and Marketplace samples, help students process the biblical stories and truths in a fun and spirited way that sticks with students long after your VBS is over.
Overview
Escape to Athens with Paul!
Imagine leaving a life of privilege, power and influence to angry mobs, agonizing imprisonment, and chain-breaking earthquakes—all to share the life-altering truth of God’s heart for humanity. Hear the awe-inspiring story of the Apostle Paul…straight from Paul himself! In an ancient “anything goes” culture, Paul will inspire kids to share the truth of God’s boundless!
Transform your church
Bring a famous Bible-times city to life.
Meet Paul
Engage with and learn from a well-known Bible hero.
Fun, flexible programming
Use as a kid-only or intergenerational VBS.
Opening Celebration
Oikos Time
Marketplace Shops
Paul's Adventures
Arena Games
Oikos Time
Closing Celebration Athens Custom Products
Bible Content
Experiencing God's Word
At Athens VBS, you’ll reinforce Biblical truths effectively as the daily Bible Point is carefully woven into each station. God’s Word comes to life as students engage with Biblical history!
Bible Point
God loves us all.
Key Bible Verse
"The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation." Psalm 145:9
Bible Story
Paul begins his second missionary journey. Acts 15:36-16:5
Bible Point
God loves us and takes care of us.
Key Bible Verse
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." 1 Peter 5:7
Bible Story
Paul and Silas are put in prison. Acts 16:16-40
Bible Point
God loves us when others don't.
Key Bible Verse
"The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?" Psalm 118:6
Bible Story
An angry mob searches for Paul and Silas. Acts 17:1-9
Bible Point
God loves us and sent his Son, Jesus.
Key Bible Verse
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
Bible Story
Paul preaches about Jesus. Acts 17:16-34
Bible Point
God loves us and wants us to share his love.
Key Bible Verse
"Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." John 13:34
Bible Story
Paul continues his journey. Acts 18:1-5
Student Essential Pack
Student Essential Pack PLUS
Decor Essential Pack
Marketplace Shops Essential Craft PackDecorating
Welcome students to Ancient Greece as you transform your church to the Holy Land of Athens -- full of vivid colors, unbelievable architecture, and dignified hilltop sights.
Set the scene
Check out all the decorating resources for Athens and transform your church for VBS.
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Yes, It's True | ► Music Video
Love Round | ► Music Video
Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)
The Love of God | ► Music Video
We Will Live Forever
He Cares for You | ► Music Video
Get Up, Get Up
Shout
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
It Was for Freedom
