Dive into an unforgettable adventure at Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School this summer with our exciting theme, “Big Fish Bay: Hooked on God’s Mercy!” From July 15-19, children aged 4 through those entering 6th grade are invited to join us for a week brimming with fun, learning, and discovery. At Big Fish Bay, kids will explore the depths of God’s boundless mercy through engaging Bible stories, focusing on different parts of the life of the prophet Jonah. Each day will feature lively songs, thrilling games, creative crafts, and delicious snacks, with plenty of chances to win awesome prizes! Don’t miss this opportunity for your children to make new friends and build a deeper understanding of God’s love in a vibrant, welcoming environment. Register today and let your kids experience the best summer adventure at Emmanuel Baptist Church!
Verses for Pre-Primary
Daily Memory Verses
****Pre-Primary (Age 4 – Kindergarten)****
Monday
Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Tuesday
Psalm 145:9 “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
Wednesday
Psalm 86:5 “Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy.”
Thursday
Romans 12:21 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Friday
Titus 3:5 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Daily Verses = 200 Points
Bonus Verses = 200 Points
Daily Verses must be quoted first (before Bonus or review verses) and on the day they are due. If you do not start on Monday, then you may work backwards on Daily Verses.
All verses may be repeated as often as you wish for HALF their point value, but they may only be quoted one time a day.
Wednesday is “Double Day.” All points for that day will be doubled!
Coins:
300 Points = 1 VBS Coin
BONUS VERSES
(Age 4—Kindergarten)
Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
1 Chronicles 16:34 “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 57:10 ”For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
Verses for Primary
Daily Memory Verses
****Primary (Entering Grades 1 and 2)****
Monday
Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Tuesday
Psalm 145:9 “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
Wednesday
Psalm 86:5 “Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy.”
Thursday
Romans 12:21 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Friday
Titus 3:5 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Daily Verses = 200 Points
Bonus Verses = 200 Points
Daily Verses must be quoted first (before Bonus or review verses) and on the day they are due. If you do not start on Monday, then you may work backwards on Daily Verses.
All verses may be repeated as often as you wish for HALF their point value, but they may only be quoted one time a day.
Wednesday is “Double Day.” All points for that day will be doubled!
Coins:
500 Points = 1 VBS Coin
BONUS VERSES
(Entering Grades 1 and 2)
Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalm 145:9,10 “The Lord is good to all and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee.”
Psalm 86:5 “Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
1 Chronicles 16:34 “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalm 57:10 “For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
Psalms 100:5 “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Proverbs 21:21 “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
Ephesians 2:4 “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he
loved us”
Verses for Middler
Daily Memory Verses
****Middler (Entering Grades 3 and 4)****
Monday
Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Tuesday
Psalm 145:9 “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
Wednesday
Psalm 86:5 “Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy.”
Thursday
Romans 12:21 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Friday
Titus 3:5 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Daily Verses = 200 Points
Bonus Verses = 200 Points
Daily Verses must be quoted first (before Bonus or review verses) and on the day they are due. If you do not start on Monday, then you may work backwards on Daily Verses.
All verses may be repeated as often as you wish for HALF their point value, but they may only be quoted one time a day.
Wednesday is “Double Day.” All points for that day will be doubled!
Coins:
500 Points = 1 VBS Coin
BONUS VERSES
(Entering Grades 3 and 4)
Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Proverbs 3:5,6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 21:21 “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.“
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep”.
Psalm 57:10 ”For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
Psalm 119:15 ”I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.”
Psalm 119:16 “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
Psalm 56:3 “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 136:1 “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Verses for Juniors
Daily Memory Verses
****Junior (Entering Grades 5 and 6)****
Monday
Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Tuesday
Psalm 145:9 “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.”
Wednesday
Psalm 86:5 “Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy.”
Thursday
Romans 12:21 “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Friday
Titus 3:5 “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Daily Verses = 200 Points
Bonus Verses = 200 Points
Daily Verses must be quoted first (before Bonus or review verses) and on the day they are due. If you do not start on Monday, then you may work backwards on Daily Verses.
All verses may be repeated as often as you wish for HALF their point value, but they may only be quoted one time a day.
Wednesday is “Double Day.” All points for that day will be doubled!
BONUS VERSES
(Entering Grades 5 and 6)
Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Ephesians 4:32 ”Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ”s sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 2:8,9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
1 Chronicles 16:34 “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 100:5 “For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep”.
Psalm 57:10 ”For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.”
Psalm 19:14 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”