Coming Next Summer...
SCUBA VBS!
June 9 - 13, 2023
And it's all FREE!
Ages 3 - leaving 5th Grade
VBS is a BIG DEAL at FaithWestwood!
Our entire church family gets involved in the planning, directing, shopping, leading, and teaching that it takes to make this the most exciting week of the year in Children's Ministry!
And it's all FREE!
The Petes
Meet Your Hosts -- The Petes!
With their unique style, engaging humor, and boundless enthusiasm, The Petes bring so much energy and laughter to our VBS celebration!
Pete, RePete, 3Pete, and Tiny Pete make appearances at special events and in promotional videos throughout the year too. They keep us moving, keep us laughing, and VBS wouldn't be the same without them.
A Peek at the Week
Sunday - June 9
Theme:
Each day of VBS has a fun theme like pajama day, wear your crew color, crazy sock night, and more!
FaithWorks Pantry Donation: Each night, we collect a different food item for our FaithWorks Pantry.
Bible Buddy: And each day at VBS, we meet a new Bible Buddy with a special message about God's love for us.
Monday -June 10
Theme:
Find out more in 2024!
FaithWorks Pantry Donation:
Bible Buddy:
Tuesday - June 11
Theme:
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FaithWorks Pantry Donation:
Bible Buddy:
Wednesday - June 12
Theme:
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FaithWorks Pantry Donation:
Bible Buddy:
THURSDAY - June 13
Family night
Theme:
Find out more in 2024!
FaithWorks Pantry Donation:
Bible Buddy:
Bring the whole family and have some great food and fun with The Petes and the whole VBS crew!
SUNDAy - June 16
10:00 a.m.
VBS SUNDAY!
One service -- 10:00 a.m.
in person & online
After a great week at VBS, our kids are going to be FULL of things to share, so we're gathering as one for a full worship service that celebrate this special week at VBS!
Registration
It's the BEST week of the year! We're excited to meet you -- bring your friends too!
Ages 3 - leaving 5th grade
Registration information for Scuba VBS coming in 2024!
It's all FREE! Let's have some fun at FaithWestwood!
When You Arrive
On The First Night:
- Find your child's name on the Crew List Roster
- Look for your child's Crew number in the worship center.
- Check in your child with their Crew Leader at their Crew's pew and take home the child's pick-up tag. (Bring this tag back when you pick them up.)
- To pick up your child, check in again at their Crew's pew, and join us for our daily closing ceremony in the worship Center from 8:10 - 8:30 p.m.
- If you will not be the same person picking up your child at the end of the evening, please let us know at the Check-In Desk when you drop them off.
On Other Nights:
- Repeat #'s 3-5 above!
Each Evening's Schedule
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Opening - Sing & Play Celebration
Start each with a blast of energy, music, dancing, and hilarious fun from The Petes!
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Station rotations
- Through a series of four rotating stations led by crew leaders and station leaders, kids hear and practice valuable lessons about faith, friendship, and God's love for them.
- Stations include Bible Adventure, Imagination Station, KidVid Cinema, and an outdoor activity too.
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Closing - More Music & fun with the petes
Gather again for more music and fun with The Petes before we go each night.
Parents & guardians are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to join us for Closing!
Family Night & Stellar VBS Sunday
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Family Night - Thursday, june 13
The last night of VBS is FAMILY NIGHT!
On this night, parents stay with their kids and enjoy an evening of food, music, fun, and a whole bunch more antics from The Petes.
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VBS Sunday - The Sunday After VBS week
Like we said, VBS IS A BIG DEAL at FaithWestwood, and we like to get the entire congregation involved in the celebration! And of course, YOU'RE INVITED TOO!
So, on the Sunday after VBS week we worship kid-style!
One service, one big group!
VBS Sunday is a full worship service with music, prayer, and a special message from Director of Family Ministry Leah Dinoso. The Petes will be there to recap our adventures at VBS and share the Bible points and important lessons our kids learned throughout the week.
