Rocky Railway VBS 2021 Theme By Group
Rocky Railway is the best-selling VBS 2021 program from Group VBS. At Rocky Railway VBS the message kids will learn each day has proved to be more relevant than ever... Through lifes ups and downs, Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through.
Your First Step...The Rocky Railway VBS Starter Kit
The Rocky Railway VBS 2021 Starter Kit contains the all essentials that you and your team needs to get the train rolling for your VBS planning.
Your Rocky Railway Ultimate Starter Kit Includes:
The Rocky Railway VBS Ultimate Director Go-To Guide contains all the information that you the VBS Director needs to plan and execute high impact VBS program. With info about recruiting and training volunteers, tips to publicize your VBS, and great advice on how to connect with families after the Rocky Railway VBS is over.
Station Leader Manuals provide easy to follow instructions for each specific role at your VBS program. Each leader manual includes an overview of each day’s Bible content, historical backgrounds, step-by-step directions for each activity, and even includes guided discussion questions to help equip your leaders quickly and completely.
The digital content on the DVDs and CDs feature training resources, clip art, and publicity tools. The popular "Decorating Places DVD" gives you detailed instructions on how to to create your Rocky Railway theme setting creatively and on budget. The "Sing & Play Music DVD" has the music videos that bring high enery worship music to your VBS.
Samples of the Student Resources include the Bible Memory Buddies, Student Take-Home and Imagination Station samples. All the student resources in Rocky Railway are intentionally woven into the curriculum and designed to reinforce the daily bible lessons they learn, and help them remember their lessons long after they leave your church event.
Most Popular Student Resources | Rocky Railway VBS
At-A-Glance | Rocky Railway VBS
Climb aboard for a mountain of fun at Rocky Railway VBS! A faith-filled adventure where kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs.
Why Directors Love Group "Easy" VBS programs?
Easy for Leaders
No more than 20 minutes to get ready for kids each day!
Easy to Remember
One Bible Point is constantly emphasized at each station!
Easy for Making Friends
Our method of small, multi-grade-level crews brings kids together!
We love how this VBS theme combines the railroad and Rocky Mountain setting which will provide ample and easy to find options for decorating, props, and thematic elements. As always Group VBS provides everything you need to pull off a high impact VBS week, equipping you and your volunteers for a fun and stress-free experience.
Daily Bible Lesson Content | Rocky Railway VBS
At Rocky Railway VBS, kids Experience God's Word every day.
One of the unique aspects of Group VBs programs are the memorable Bible Points that are reinforced throughout each station, each day — making it easy to apply long after VBS is over. The bible memory buddies and all stations work together to make this powerful educational tool work for kids and leaders.
Bible Point
Jesus' power helps us do hard things.
Key Bible Verse
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
Bible Story
Ananias helps Saul. Acts 9:1-19
Bible Point
Jesus' power gives us hope.
Key Bible Verse
"So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!" Psalm 31:24
Bible Story
Paul encourages others in a storm and shipwreck. Acts 27
Bible Point
Jesus' power helps us be bold.
Key Bible Verse
"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless" Isaiah 40:29
Bible Story
Peter and John teach about Jesus. Acts 3:1 - 4:31
Bible Point
Jesus' power lets us live forever.
Key Bible Verse
"The spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you." Romans 8:11
Bible Story
Jesus' death and resurrection. Matthew 26:17 - 28:10
Bible Point
Jesus' power helps us be good friends.
Key Bible Verse
"Love each other in the same way I have loved you." John 15:12
Bible Story
The church is united. Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35
Learn More about Each Station at Rocky Railway VBS
Watch Videos for each station at Rocky Railway VBS 2021.
Prepare for the day’s adventure by singing fun songs and meeting adventurous Bible Memory Buddies!
Experience each Bible story with all five senses.
Dig into surprising and authentic discoveries.
Play high-energy games like like On Track to Splash or Tunnel Run!
All the Crews come together to eat snacks that connect with that day’s key Bible verse
Watch films about real kids living out their faith in really cool ways.
Wrap up with music, drama, science experiments, and more!
Decorating | Rocky Railway VBS
Transform your church into a bustling depot without losing track of your budget! Rocky Railway VBS 2021 is full of vibrant colors, dynamic decorations, and majestic mountain views.
Set the Scene at Rocky Railway VBS
Check out all the decor resources for Rocky Railway and transform your church for VBS.
For more decorating ideas, check out our Rocky Railway Pinterest Board >
Most Popular Decorating Resources | Rocky Railway VBS
Music | Rocky Railway VBS
Rock out at Rocky Railway!
One of the best parts about Rocky Railway VBS — award-winning music! Fun songs your kids will want to listen to again and again — sure to become a new family fave!
Your Power Will Pull Us Through | Watch
Everywhere I Go
Power in the Blood | Watch
Power Shuffle
This Train Is Bound for Glory | Watch
In You Alone | Watch
Lions
We Can Trust Him (Psalm 33:4) | Watch
The Old Rugged Cross | Watch
The Same Power
Theme Song (English)
Theme Song (Spanish)
Alternative VBS Format Resources
VBS may look different this year. That's OK!
Online VBS Guide
- New! Online VBS Guide — The Rocky Railway Online VBS Guide contains nine sections and nearly 50 pages of resources and information designed to help you adapt your Rocky Railway into a VBS-at-home experience. Download the Online VBS Guide now >
- Rocky Railway will be Online/Virtual Ready — For leaders who are hosting a virtual VBS, all materials, copyright releases, and media needed to modify your VBS program will be available totally FREE!
- VBS-At-Home Box — Our team here at Concordia is exploring ways to make it easy than ever to get impactful resources in to the hands of your kids and families. Check out the Rocky Railway VBS Box which is available for Pre-Order! You can also Build Your Own VBS Box with our bundles and extra helpful items.
Custom Print Products | Rocky Railway
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Ultimate Starter Kit Contents
- Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®
- Decorating Places: Rocky Railway DVD
- Rocky Railway Clip Art & Resources CD
- Rocky Railway Ultimate Director Go-To Training DVD
- 13 Leader Manuals
- Preschool Director Manual
- Sing & Play Express Music Leader Version 2-CD Set
- Sing & Play Express Music DVD
- KidVid Stories DVD
- Set of 5 Bible Memory Buddies®
- Rocky Railway Carabiner
- 5 Imagination Station Sciency-Fun Gizmos™
- Watch for God Wristband
- Name Badge
- Iron-On Transfer
- Follow-Up Foto Frame
Ultimate Starter Kit + Digital Contents
- All contents of the Ultimate Starter Kit
- All the elementary and preschool leader guides in PDF format
- All the Rocky Railway songs in MP3 format (instrumentals too!)
- Rocky Railway sheet music and vocal lead sheets with chords in PDF format
- Complete song lyrics in PowerPoint slide format
- All the Rocky Railway music videos in MP4 video format (and daily Buddy intros too!)
- All five KidVid videos in MP4 format
- The complete collection of clip art in JPEG or AI format
- Decorating Places DVD in MP4 video format
- All the contents of the Ultimate Director Go-To Training DVD in MP4 video format
