Description
NEW 2024 VBS!
Sometimes Life Can Get A Little...MESSY!
The good news is, Jesus loves messy people! Whether you're 5, 45, or 105, we all have our own messes. What a Mess! VBS is about how Jesus deals with our messes; our sins, mistakes, and weaknesses. Throughout the week we will look at the following questions:
- Why is the world such a messy place?
- How does Jesus respond to our messiest moments?
- How should we respond to our messes?
- What does Jesus do about our messes?
- What about other people’s messes?
All the while, we are going to have lots of messy fun, with messy snacks, games, crafts, and more!
New Format!
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What A Mess VBS Overview:
Lessons:
Who Made This Mess?!
Key Verse: "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
Scripture: Adam & Eve, Genesis 3
Adam and Eve aren’t just two people who lived long ago and far away. They are a representation of us, every time that we choose to rebel against God by sinning. This place is a mess because of sin. And it is a mess that we can’t clean up on our own.
Main Idea: Why is the world so messy?
Jesus Loves A Good Mess!
Key Verse: "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
Scripture: Rich Young Ruler, Mark 10:17-27 & Genesis 3:21
The rich, young, ruler was a special kind of mess. He is dramatic, arrogant, self-righteous, and hungry for attention. He even lies straight into the face of Jesus, about how perfect and sinless he is. And how does Jesus respond? With love!
Main Idea: Jesus loves messy people.
Confess Your Mess
Key Verse: "If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
Scripture: The Sinner’s Prayer, Luke 18:9-14
“Have mercy on me God! A sinner!”
This prayer is juxtaposed to that of a self-promoting Pharisee, who claims to have it all together. God honors the prayer of the sinner, who desperately calls out his own inadequacy.
Main Idea: Let’s be honest about sin.
Address Your Mess
Key Verse: "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!" 1 John 3:1a
Scripture: The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-22
Jesus died for the messiest version of you. He addresses your mess with love and grace; not harsh judgement. The father throws his royal robe over our sin-stained, tattered clothes, and covers us up in his grace.
Main Idea: His grace covers our sin.
Address Their Mess
Key Verse: "Bear with each other and forgive one another as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13
Scripture: Judging Others, Matthew 7:1-5
This messy world is full of messy people. How do we deal with the sins and hurtful behaviors of others; especially when they hurt us? We must forgive, just as Jesus forgave us. And forgiveness carries the weight of a sacrifice.
Main Idea: Forgive like Jesus.
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About This VBS:
- MESSY activities throughout (less messy alternatives included)
- Ideal for kids ages 6-10
- 5-days of lessons and activities
- Includes large group activities and small group discussion
- This VBS program is an instant download
- Includes Editable Text Files
Each Lesson Includes:
- Make It Sticky! Parent Sheets
- Daily Key Verse (5 Total Verses)
- Skit
- Large Group Lesson
- Snack
- Craft
- Game
- Small-Group Discussion
Promotional Graphics Included (with all formats):
- Invitation flyer
- T-shirt graphic
- Editable graphics to make your own designs
- Posters
- Title Slide and Blank Background Slide
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Check out the What A Mess VBS Pinterest board to find decorating, game, craft, and snack ideas!
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