Vacation bible school 2023


This year the children will explore BABYLON - Daniel’s Courage in Captivity by Group. Each day the children will travel back in time to visit ancient Babylon through Daniel’s courageous adventures!


Our VBS will be packed with 4 fun and faith-filled days where the children will have the

opportunity to dress up and travel with their tribes to Babylon to visit Daniel, the Market Place Shops and the Palace Playground. They will sing and dance, make awesome crafts, eat great snacks and lift their voices in music and praise!



Please mark your calendars and note of these important details:


Dates: Monday - Thursday, August 7- 10, 2023

Time: 9 am - 12 pm Daily

Ages: Pre-Kindergarten (current year) - 5th Grade

Youth & Teen Volunteers


Registration Opens:

May 1st - Church members & congregation

May 8th - Topsail Presbyterian Preschool & Super Tuesdays Kids Club

May 15th - Community

* Registration is limited to 50 participants. When we reach 50 participants, registration

will close and we will start a waiting list.



We are building our VBS team and there is a place for everyone! There is much work to be done and we absolutely can’t wait to welcome the children to BABYLON! Please prayerfully consider joining us as we plan and prepare in the months ahead. There is so much talent in our midst!  Please consider bringing your love of art and crafts, construction, storytelling, organization, music and dance, food, etc. to our team! You do not need to work directly with the children or make a long term commitment to have a lasting and meaningful impact. To see the schedule for


For more information on registration or to learn how you may support or volunteer, please reach out to Dawn Frazier at christianed@tpc.com or 910-270-2312, ext. 103.


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Our VBS Week at a Glance:

Day 1:

Bible Point - When things change. God is with you.

Key Verse - “For God has said, ‘I will never fail you, I will never abandon you.’” Hebrews 13:5

Bible Story - Enemies capture Daniel and his friends and take them to Babylon. Daniel 1


Day 2:

Bible Point - When you need help. God is with you.

Key Verse - “God is a refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm

46:1

Bible Story - Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. Daniel 2


Day 3:

Bible Point - When you are afraid and lonely. God is with you.

Key Verses - “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.”

Isaiah 41:10

“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

Bible Story - Daniel prays, even though it means he might get into trouble. Daniel 6:1-16


Day 4:

Bible Point - When you are thankful. God is with you.

Key Verse - “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:34

Bible Story - God saves Daniel from the lions. Daniel 6:16-28