Vacation Bible School at Nails Creek 2026

Emerald Crossing: Providing Hope to a Fearful Generation

May 31 - June 3 from 6:00-8:30pm

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In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.

Get your “passport” ready for Ireland and join the adventure!

May 31 - June 3 from 6:00-8:30pm

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Beauty and adventure await us each day at Emerald Crossing

All the lads and lasses will gather at the Emerald Isle Assembly—a high-energy beginning that includes a fun intros, lively songs, offering, and prayer. Then they’re off to rotate through our thoughtfully planned sites:

01.

Flock Talk Bible Time

LESSONS

During the lesson time, God’s Word is taught in hands-on ways.

02.

Still Water Snacks

sNACKS

Kids can feast on tantalizing treats and eats.

03.

Green Meadow Games

GAMES

Kids will play plenty of exciting games with fun new twists.

04.

Celtic Corner Science and Crafts

SCIENCE & CRAFTS

Kids are bedazzled by making special craft and science creations of their own.

05.

Top o’ the Mornin’ Music and Memory Verses

MUSIC & MEMORY VERSES

Kids can sing and dance to fun songs, all while committing the verses of the week to memory!

What Kids Will Learn at Emerald Crossing

  • BIBLE PASSAGES

    • Psalm 23:1

    • 1 Samuel 17:34–37

    LESSON FOCUS

    • Like David, I can be a child of God and have the Lord as my shepherd.

    MEMORY VERSE

    • Psalm 23:1

    APOLOGETICS FOCUS

    • Is the Lord a distant God? Did he create the universe and then just sit back and watch?

  • BIBLE PASSAGES

    • Psalm 23:2–3

    • 1 Samuel 17

    LESSON FOCUS

    • Like David, I need the Lord to lead me on the right path through his Word.

    MEMORY VERSE

    • Psalm 23:2–3

    APOLOGETICS FOCUS

    • Is the Bible a trustworthy guide to lead us through life?

  • BIBLE PASSAGES

    • Psalm 23:4

    • 1 Samuel 19–23

    LESSON FOCUS

    • Like David, I can turn to the Lord for comfort when I am worried or afraid.

    MEMORY VERSE

    • Psalm 23:4

    APOLOGETICS FOCUS

    • Why do we have hard times?

  • BIBLE PASSAGES

    • Psalm 23:5

    • 2 Samuel 5:1–5

    • Psalm 23:6

    • 1 Chronicles 22

    • 2 Samuel 7

    LESSON FOCUS

    • Like David, I can have an attitude of gratitude in every situation.

    • Like David, I need to look for God’s goodness and mercy, my traveling companions through life.

    MEMORY VERSE

    • Psalm 23:5

    • Psalm 23:6

    APOLOGETICS FOCUS

    • Are good things because of “good luck” or a good God?

    • What should rainbows remind us of?