Vacation Bible School · Children’s Ministry
Rescue VBS
A complete 5-day Vacation Bible School curriculum for small churches. Eight printable PDFs. No extra purchases required. Print and use.
Instant download. 8 printable PDFs. Print and use. No extra purchases.
VBS Does Not Have to Be Expensive
Most VBS curriculum is designed for large churches with dedicated children’s ministry staff, big budgets, and the ability to order hundreds of dollars in kits, decorations, and supplies. If you are leading a small or rural church, that is not your reality.
You need a VBS curriculum that works with volunteer teachers who have never led VBS before. One that does not require expensive kits or specialty supplies. One that is gospel-centered from day one to day five. One that can be adapted for small groups, mixed ages, or even a backyard setting. One that is ready to print and use.
Rescue VBS was built for exactly that context.
What Rescue VBS Is
Rescue VBS connects real-world rescue stories to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Kids engage with a theme they already love while hearing the message that changes everything. Eight printable PDF guides. Print and use in your church. No additional purchases required.
What Is Included
Director’s Guide
Everything the VBS director needs to plan, organize, and run a successful 5-day program. Covers volunteer recruitment, daily schedules, and logistics.
Day 1 through Day 5 Leader Guides
Five complete daily leader guides with Bible lessons, discussion questions, activities, and gospel presentations. One for each day of VBS.
Super Saturday Format
A condensed one-day VBS format for churches that cannot run a full week. Covers all five days of content in a single Saturday event.
Missions Trip and Backyard Bible Club Adaptation
Adapt Rescue VBS for a missions trip context or a neighborhood backyard Bible club. Good for outreach beyond your church walls.
Age-appropriate gospel presentations for preschool through middle school. Discussion questions for mixed-age small groups. Activity ideas that require minimal supplies. Memory verse activities for each day. Parent take-home materials.
Why the Rescue Theme Works
Kids are drawn to rescue stories. Firefighters. Lifeguards. Search and rescue teams. Coast Guard. These real-world heroes connect immediately with children of all ages.
Rescue VBS uses that natural interest as a bridge to the greatest rescue story ever told. Each day connects a real-world rescue scenario to a core gospel truth.
Day 1
We are in danger and we need rescue
Day 2
Jesus came to rescue us
Day 3
The rescue was accomplished on the cross
Day 4
The rescue is confirmed by the resurrection
Day 5
We are called to share the rescue story
Where It Works
Small and Rural Churches
Designed for churches with limited budgets, volunteer teachers, and mixed-age groups.
Backyard Bible Clubs
The adaptation guide makes it easy to run Rescue VBS in a neighborhood setting for community outreach.
Missions Trips
The missions trip adaptation guide lets you bring Rescue VBS to communities you are serving.
One-Day Events
The Super Saturday format condenses the full curriculum into a single-day event.
Common Questions
What age groups does Rescue VBS work for?
Rescue VBS is designed for children from preschool through middle school. The curriculum includes age-appropriate gospel presentations and activities for different developmental stages, making it a good fit for small churches with mixed-age groups.
Do I need to buy anything else to run Rescue VBS?
No. Rescue VBS is a complete, self-contained curriculum. Print the PDFs and you have everything you need. Activities are designed to use supplies you already have. No specialty kits or expensive materials required.
Can we use Rescue VBS if we cannot run a full week?
Yes. The Super Saturday format condenses all five days of content into a single-day event. You get the full gospel arc of Rescue VBS in one Saturday morning or afternoon.
Is Rescue VBS gospel-centered?
Yes. The rescue theme is not just a fun concept. It is the theological framework of the entire curriculum. Every day builds toward a clear, age-appropriate presentation of the gospel. The curriculum includes the Rescue Gospel Framework to help teachers present the gospel without pressure or false assurance.
A VBS Your Small Church Can Actually Run
Complete, gospel-centered, and designed for churches without a big budget, a large staff, or expensive kits. Print it and use it.
Instant download. 8 printable PDFs. No extra purchases. Works for small churches, backyard Bible clubs, and missions trips.