2025 VBS ~ Wonder Junction
Marvel at Jesus, Live for His Glory
July 13 – 17, 2025
Starting Time: 6:15pm
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Join us as we gallop through the wonder-filled West, where our friends at Wonder Junction will teach us about the grandest wonder of all — Jesus Christ. Each day, we’ll dig deeper into who this awe-inspiring Jesus is, answering questions such as:
- What amazing things happened surrounding Jesus’ birth?
- What was Jesus like as a child and teen?
- What wonders occurred during Jesus’ ministry years?
- How were Jesus’ death and resurrection like no other?
- What should we be doing as we wait for Jesus’ return?
A Week at Wonder Junction ~
Day 1: The Wonder of His Birth
The baby King’s birth was a wonder. What amazing happenings surrounded it? Is Jesus the most important person ever born?
Day 2: The Wonder of His Childhood
The young King’s childhood was a wonder. What was he like as a child and teen? Is Jesus God or man — or both?
Day 3: The Wonder of His Ministry Years
The adult King’s ministry years were a wonder. What Astonishing things occurred? Has anyone else had the power to raise himself from the dead?
Day 4: The Wonder of His Death and Resurrection
The risen King’s death and resurrection were a wonder. How were they like no other? Could Jesus experience pain and sadness? Was Jesus completely dead?
Day 5: The Wonder of His Return
The return of the King of kings will be a wonder. What should we be doing in the meantime? How will Jesus return?
All Aboard Assembly
Wonder and amazement await us each day at Wonder Junction, where kids will gather at the All Aboard Assembly, a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a mission moment, and prayer.
Then they are off to rotate through various sites.
Finally, everyone is rounded up to head back to the All Aboard Assembly for the closing, where there’s more singing, contest results, and the highly anticipated daily drama that highlights the shenanigans of two bumbling bandits who are transformed after learning about the wonderful life of Jesus Christ. So dust off your boots, grab your bandana, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good ol’ time at Wonder Junction.
Family Fellowship Meal
There will be a family fellowship meal for all family members prior to the 2025 VBS Wonder Junction event each evening. The meal starting time will be 5:15pm. We look forward to seeing each of you for a meal and fellowship prior to our event.
Registration
Please register each member of your family joining us for dinner, participating in VBS and the adult sessions so that we can plan for the event appropriately. This will ensure we have sufficient food for the meal and materials for each session. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Children Registration
Children Registration:
Please pre-register each child that will be attending our 2025 VBS event. This will help us plan for your arrival and speed up the onboarding process so that you do not need to stand in line. We also need to make sure we have enough food for your family. We are looking forward to seeing you for this years Wonder Junction event.
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Volunteer Registration
Volunteer Registration:
We need Volunteers of His Kingdom to help us serve the children for their VBS experience. If you are willing to assist us a few hours, a day or each day please register and let us know your interest so we may plan and place you in an area you would enjoy being with the children.
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Transformation Volunteer
Transformation Sunday Setup Volunteer
We need volunteers to help us setup Sunday, July 13 afternoon to ready for the beginning of the 2025 VBS Event beginning at 6:15pm. If you are willing to assist us in these setup activities please signup so we may contact you and plan for your lunch.
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2025 VBS Content Overview
| Day 1 | Wonder of His Birth | Day 2 | Wonder of His Childhood | Day 3 | Wonder of His Ministry Years | Day 4 | Savior for Wonder of His Death and Resurrection | Day 5 | Wonder of His Return | |
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| Bible Passages | Matthew 1-2; Luke 2 | Luke 2:39-52 | Selections from the book of Mark | Matthew 27-28 | Select verses; Matthew 25:14-30 |
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| Memory Verse | John 1:14 | Luke 2:52 | John 21:25 | John 20:31 | Matthew 6:10 | |||||
| Name of Jesus | Creator, Immanuel | Carpenter | Almighty | Savior | King of Kings | |||||
| Animal Pals | Tiny the Cougar Kitten |  | Junior the Wolf Pup |  | Mighty the Bison |  | Champ the Grizzly Bear |  | Mission the Horse |  |
| Apologetics Focus | Is Jesus the most important person ever born? | Is Jesus God or man -- or both? | Has anyone else had the power to raise himself from the dead? | Was Jesus completely dead? | How will Jesus return? | |||||
| Carpenter Joe's Crafts | Christmas Creche Ticket to RideOrnament | Covered Wagon Conversations Mini Horseshoe Game | Praise Journal Names of Jesus Print | Spikes Cross Necklace Sunset Silhouette | Money Pouch Wonder Junction Bank |
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| Carpenter Joe's Science | Star of Wonder Cone in a Cornfield | Lasso Lesson Layers upon Layers | Weather the Storm Power Play | Riding the Rails Pushy Plates | Spread the Word Marvelous Magnetism |
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| Gallopin' Gabe's Games | Nativity Stations Catch the Caboose | Tough Trials Obstacle Course Annie, Annie Over | Mercantile Mania Name Above All Names Scavenger Hunt | Safecracker Make Your Claim | Wild West Relays Sheriff's Coming |
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| Cool Contests | Guess the Gold Coins | Spirit of the West Day | Old West Dress-Up Day | Names of Jesus Challenge | Mission Money Mania | |||||
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What is the VBS cost this year?
There is no charge for this event.
Will you have childcare?
We will not have childcare for children under 2 years of age unless one of your family members are helping us serve the children during the 2025 VBS Event. If you would be interested in helping us serve the children please contact Michael Eicher or Mary Clark.
What are the VBS program hours?
The pre-school children program (Age 2-5) will begin at 6:15pm and end at 8:15pm.
The school-age children program (Grade 1-6) will begin at 6:15pm and end at 8:20pm.
The adult program will begin at 6:15pm and end at 8:00pm. This will be a program for parents and grandparents with the specific topic to be introduced in the coming weeks.
Who can come?
Everyone! Attendance at our Capital Kids 2025 VBS event is open to all community children and families. The adult sessions are open to all parents and grandparents. We look forward to meeting each family attending.
2025 VBS Typical Schedule for Children
To utilize the time we have as efficiently as possible we will follow a general schedule. Sometimes we may make last-minute changes due to the weather or other things that may come up. Below is a typical day for each age group:
Pre-School (Age 2-5)
- Rotation 1 – Opening Celebration – 6:15 – 6:35pm
- Rotation 2 – Snack / Mission – 6:35 – 7:00pm
- Rotation 3 – Crafts – 7:00 – 7:25pm
- Rotation 4 – Bible Story – 7:25 – 7:50pm
- Rotation 5 – Games – 7:50 – 8:15pm
Rotation 1 will be a full-group experience of worship and celebration.
Rotation 2 – 5 will be small groups of not more than 10 children to a group on a rotational schedule so each child will participate in each rotation each evening.
Elementary School-Age (Grade 1-6)
- All Aboard Assembly – 6:15 – 6:35pm
- High Point Bible Time – 6:40 – 7:15pm
- Rotation 1 – Carpenter Joe Science – 7:20 – 7:40pm
- Rotation 2 – Carpenter Joe Crafts – 7:40 – 8:00pm
- All Aboard Assembly – 8:05 – 8:20pm
- Check-out – 8:20pm
The All Aboard Assembly will be a full-group experience of worship and celebration.
Rotation 1 and 2 will be small groups by grade and each child will participate in each rotation each evening.
The Final All Aboard Assembly will be a full-group experience for closing each evening.
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High Point Bible Time
Bible Lesson Overview
With daily Bible content the children will experience God’s word in a big way because the daily Bible Point is carefully integrated into each activity. God’s Word comes alive through engaging interaction with Bible History!
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Day 1
- Bible Point: The Wonder of His Birth
- Animal Pal: Tiny the Cougar Kitten
- Apologetics Focus: Is Jesus the most important person ever born?
- Name of Jesus: Creator, Immanuel
We learn that the wonder of wonders is Jesus, our Creator God. He came to earth as a baby. And wow — what a special birth? Prophets told about Jesus hundreds of years earlier. An angel told Mary about God’s plan. Then on the night he was born, angels worshipped as shepherds listened in awe. And a special star led wise men to the new King. Best of all, Jesus wanted to come to be our Savior. He came as our Immanuel, God with us. Now, that’s a wonder!
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Day 2
- Bible Point: The Wonder of His Childhood
- Animal Pal: Junior the Wolf Pup
- Apologetics Focus: Is Jesus God or man — or both?
- Name of Jesus: Carpenter
Kids’ lives are alike in many ways. In Wonder Junction, kids do a heap of chores, get learnin’ at the schoolhouse, and play down by the crick. But Jesus’ childhood was unique. Although he was a kid, Jesus is also God! He was happy and sad, but he was never selfish. He got hungry and tired, but he was never worried or afraid or “hangry.” Jesus always obeyed his parents and never sinned. He grew strong and full of wisdom. By the age of 12, he knew his mission from God his Father. What a wonder!
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Day 3
- Bible Point: The Wonder of His Ministry Years
- Animal Pal: Mighty the Bison
- Apologetics Focus: Had anyone else had the power to raise himself from the dead?
- Name of Jesus: Almighty
We meet Mr. Percy Jones, owner of the Wonder Junction general store. Good ol’ Percy, he’d bend over backward to get ya what ya need. That’s mighty helpful, but it’s nothin’ compared to how Jesus cares for people. Whatever a person needs, he will supply it. Jesus showed he’s God through his wonder-working power. He healed sickness with a single touch. He stopped a storm with one command. He even brought the dead back to life! But the wonder of wonders is that he forgives sins. We’ve all sinned by disobeying God. Only Jesus provides the way to the forgiveness we all need. Yes siree, Jesus is a wonder!
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Day 4
- Bible Point: Savior for The Wonder of His Death and Resurrection
- Animal Pal: Champ the Grizzly Bear
- Apologetics Focus: Was Jesus completely dead?
- Name of Jesus: Savior
We learn that we all have something in common — even with bad guys like Billy the Kid in the Old West. We all choose to sin (disobey God’s commands). Sin separates us from our holy God. After Adam and Even disobeyed, every person has sinned and needs a way to have fellowship with God. Jesus paid the penalty for sin when he died on a cross and showed that God accepted his payment when he rose from the dead. What a wonder! You can have fellowship with God and eternal life with him when you admit you are a sinner (repent) and believe Jesus died and rose to life. God will welcome you into his family!
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Day 5
- Bible Point: The Wonder of His Return
- Animal Pal: Mission the Horse
- Apologetics Focus: How will Jesus return?
- Name of Jesus: King of Kings
This isn’t the end, y’all! Jesus went up to heaven after he rose from the dead and promised that he would return one day. As we wait for his return, God has a mission for his children to tell others about Jesus. He gives us time, talents, and money to use. We should work hard, like the faithful servants in Jesus’ story (Matthew 25:14-29). Now, working for God doesn’t git ya into heaven, but we should want to work hard because he loves us. Jesus is comin’ back someday — it’s for sure gonna happen! And all who believe in him will live forever in the new heavens and earth. That’ll be a wonder to beat them all!
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