2019 Vacation Bible school
June 3-7, 2019

Who is my neighbor? Neighbors are more than people who live next door. Neighbors are more than people in our families or communities. Through five carefully chosen Bible stories, Who Is My Neighbor VBS leads children on a journey to discover more about God’s great love. From looking at how to be a neighbor to diving into what it means to live out our faith, this interactive VBS series will lead children deeply into Bible stories focused on God’s care and compassion for neighbors close at hand and around the world. Join us as we discover neighbors near and far! Register today! 

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BIble Memory

The Greatest Commandment
28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Overview

Session 1: Love God and Your Neighbor
Bible Text and Story Summary
Mark 12:28-34; Jesus speaks of the importance of loving God and loving neighbors.
Purpose statement
To discover Jesus’ instructions to love God and neighbor
Bible Memory
Mark 12:28b-29
Session 2: Who Is My Neighbor?
Bible Text and Story Summary
Luke 10:25-37; Jesus tells the story of a traveler who is wounded by robbers. The one who stops to help, who shows mercy, is the one we are to imitate.
Purpose statement
To recognize what it means to be a good neighbor
Bible Memory
Mark 12:30
Session 3: Live Peacefully
​Bible Text and Story Summary
Genesis 26:12-33; Isaac’s neighbors become jealous of his prosperity. Isaac moves to a new location so that he will not be in conflict with his neighbors. The king recognizes that God is with Isaac.
Purpose statement
To think about living peacefully with neighbors
Bible Memory
Mark 12:31
Session 4: Everyone Is Invited!
Bible Text and Story Summary
Luke 14:15-24; Jesus tells a story about a banquet to which those who are invited do not attend. Instead, the servants go out on the streets and invite those who had originally been excluded.
Purpose statement
To understand that everyone is included as neighbors and invited to God’s table
Bible Memory
Mark 12:28b-31
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Session 5: Share with Others
Bible Text and Story Summary
Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37; The early church worships and prays together. They eat together and share material goods with those who need help, making sure that everyone’s needs are met.
Purpose statement
To see an example of sharing God’s gifts with church communities and neighbors
Bible Memory
Mark 12:28b-31