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- Adults
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Shine Bright in a Dark World!

Illumination Station is sure to be the brightest week of the year! While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals.

WHEN | Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th, 2025

8:15am Drop off begins, 9am Programming begins

12pm Pick up line opens, 12:30pm Programming ends

FAMILY NIGHT | On Friday, June 5th at 6pm all VBS participants are invited to perform for the community. Please have kids in line by 5:50pm. Stick around for bouncehouses, games, dinner, and snowcones!

WHO | VBS is for kids who will have completed [in May of 2026] Kinder through 5th grade

HOW MUCH | It's free! We do need over 100 volunteers to make this week work, so consider signing up to help!

DROP OFF TIME

Opens 8:15am, Starts 9am

PICK UP TIME

Opens 12pm, Release 12:30pm

BREAKFAST AND

BAGGED LUNCH

provided daily

at drop off and pick up

THEME DAYS

MON | VBS throwback

TUES | Glow for Jesus

WED | Crazy socks

THURS | Crazy hair or hat

FRI | Neon out

THEME DAYS

Dress up daily for extra fun!

TUES | VBS Throwback

WED | Crazy hair/hat day

THURS | Magnified Day

FRI | Crazy sock day

DAILY NEWSLETTER

Share the experience

with your kids by

reviewing each day's

newsletters for

conversation points.

DAILY NEWSLETTER

Share the experience

with your kids by

reviewing each day's

newsletters for

conversation points.

JOIN THE ADVENTURE

VOLUNTEER

AREAS | A wide range of over 100 volunteer positions are open, from leading a group of kids through daily rotations (called a Shepherd) to running a station such as Bible or Craft.

REQUIREMENTS | You will be contacted to complete a Background Check as well as Abuse Training in May. There is a mandatory VBS Volunteer Meeting Sunday, May 31st at 6pm.

VOLUNTEER HERE

BRING SNACKS

DETAILS | A hospitality room is set up each year for our more than 100 volunteers as a way to thank them for pouring into these kiddos. If you are not able to be feet on the ground for VBS, bringing snacks is a great way of supporting this ministry.

DEADLINE | Please have the specific snacks you signed up for to the church by Sunday, May 31st.

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FAQS

PARENTS AND REGISTRANTS

When and what times?

SCHEDULE | Vacation Bible School will run from Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th.

8:15am Drop off begins

9am Programming begins
12pm Pick up line opens

12:30pm Programming ends, the end of the line typically finishes just before 1pm

ROTATIONS | Participants are grouped by grade and in boy/girl groups. The morning starts with Opening Rally and then our volunteers take kids through six rotations each day - Crafts, Bible, Imagination Station, Music, Rec, and Snack.

What's the deal on Friday Family Night?

VBS PERFORMANCE

• Please have VBS Participants in line at the front of the building for their performance with their VBS T-shirt on at 5:50pm on Friday, June 5th.

• The performance will begin at 6pm in the Worship Center.

STICK AROUND FOR A FESTIVAL

• Following the VBS performance, stick around for bouncehouses, games, hot dog dinner, and snowcones! The hot dogs are free to everyone. The snowcones are free to VBS participants and are available for purchase to additional individuals.

What are the daily themes?

Kids and volunteers can participate in the daily themes for some extra fun! Have fun doing as much or as little as you want on any given day:

MONDAY | VBS Throwback

TUESDAY | Glow for Jesus

WEDNESDAY | Crazy socks

THURSDAY | Crazy hair or hat

FRIDAY | Neon out

What if my child has allergies or special requirements?

CONTACT US | Include your child's medical information at registration, and also contact Jennifer Nunamaker at jennifer_nunamaker@fbctaylor.org to talk through how to best serve your child. Common situations might include severe allergies, medical conditions to be aware of, scenarios where a group setting might prevent your child from being successful, etc.

What if my child cannot attend every day of the VBS week?

THE RULE | While we want all kids to enjoy and be a part of the whole VBS week, but we understand conflicts come up! Just let us know which days to expect your kiddo by contacting Jennifer Nunamaker at jennifer_nunamaker@fbctaylor.org.

How does my child get their shirt?

Tshirts will be passed out during a rotation on Day 1 (Monday). If your child's first day to attend is not Monday, stop by the check-in table for more information!

VOLUNTEERS

Will I definitely get the spot I signed up for?

We will place volunteers based on their requests as best we can. Jennifer takes account of requested areas on registration and prays over all the placements. Flexibility will likely be needed in multiple areas as a valued VBS Volunteer!

Do I have to attend the Volunteer Meeting?

Yep. We know it's a sacrifice to be a VBS volunteer, and we must have all of you there on Sunday, May 31st at 6pm. We have it all prepared for you and will be done in an hour or less! Plus, this is when you get your nifty swag like VBS shirts!

How do I complete my background check?

Volunteers have to complete annual Background Checks and Abuse Training through Ministry Safe. Both of these requirements will be sent via email and completed online. Be looking for emails in May from Sydney Grier and Ministry Safe for more details.

UNTIL THEN...

There's a whole bunch of Wednesdays and Sundays between here and there.

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