Vacation Bible School 2026

Concrete and Cranes

Building on the love of Jesus | June 22-26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Attendee Registration
Volunteer & Crew Leader Registration

Join the Fun!

You’re never too old to enjoy the fun of Vacation Bible School! Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to register for VBS beginning April 1.

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Learn the Songs

Concordia also needs Volunteers and Crew Leaders (6th grade through adult) to help share the love of Jesus with the children attending VBS. Read the position descriptions and register to serve.

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Daily Themes & Activities

  • Day 1 - Monday

    Theme: Foundation of Love
    Jesus chooses to love me. I can't earn it.

    Bible Story:
    Jesus chose Matthew
    Matthew 9:9-13

    Snack: Wrecking Balls & Boulders
    (grapes and donut holes)

  • Day 2 Forgiveness

    Day 2 - Tuesday

    Theme: Foundation of Forgiveness
    Jesus loves me regardless of my sin.

    Bible Story:
    Paul’s Redemption
    Acts 26:1-29

    Snack: Diggin’ Dirt Cups (pudding cups, Oreos/GF Oreos)

  • Worth

    Day 3 - Wednesday

    Theme: Foundation of Worth
    Jesus chose to die for me.

    Bible Story:
    Jesus prayed in the garden.
    Matthew 26:36-46

    Snack: Nuts & Bolts Trail Mix
    (Rice Chex, Craisins, M&Ms, Goldfish; Allergy friendly mix: Rice Chex, Craisins, dairy-free chocolate chips)

  • Promise

    Day 4 - Thursday

    Theme: Foundation of Promise
    Jesus will always love me.

    Bible Story:
    Jesus’ resurrection and promise
    Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20

    Special Activity: Water play!
    (weather pending)

    Snack: Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated
    (Outshine frozen fruit bars)

    Plan to attend Family Night!

  • Jesus is our firm foundation.

    Day 5 - Friday

    Theme: Foundation for Life
    Jesus' love is the foundation for the rest of my life.

    Bible Story:
    Wise and Foolish Builders
    Matthew 7:24-29

    Special Activity: Inflatable obstacle course!

    Snack: Worksite Special
    (Chick-fil-A nuggets and carrots with ranch dip)

Extras

  • Mission

    During VBS, Concordia is collecting donations for the Lutheran Development Group (LDG). They rebuild and revitalize St. Louis’ neighborhoods. To help with their clean-up efforts, we are collecting donations during the Opening Worship Rallies to help fund their first Billy Goat, a heavy-duty lawn and litter vacuum.

    Learn More About LDG

  • Family Night

    Thursday, June 25 | 6:00-8:00 PM

    Bring the family and spend the evening in Concordia’s Recreation Center gym. Enjoy fellowship with other families as the kids expend their energy conquering an inflatable obstacle course, playing yard games, indulging in popcorn, and more!

    Let Us Know You're Coming
  • Loud Music Zone - Sunday Worship

    Sunday Worship

    Sunday, June 28 | 9:30 a.m.

    All VBS attendees are invited to share the songs that they learned during VBS with the congregation during the 9:30 a.m. worship service.

    Practice the songs

Frequently Asked Questions

    • During Concrete and Cranes, children will head to a "construction site" where they will build their faith on the rock-solid foundation of Jesus' love. Children will participate in a Worship Rally, Bible study, active fun, crafts, and a mission project.

    • Children will be in groups called Crews. These small groups consist of 4-7 children of about the same age/grade level, and are led by wonderful adults and teenagers called Crew Leaders.

    • On Monday morning, you will stop at the Registration Desk in the lobby. There you'll receive your child's crew assignment card.

    • You'll walk your child(ren) up to the Concordia Commons. Please wait with your children until the Concordia Center doors open at 9:00 a.m. VBS Crew Leaders will not be ready to receive children before then.

    • Once the doors open, please follow the traffic flow (green arrows) to find your child's Crew. The sections and pews will be clearly marked with Color and Crew Number. Your child will sit in the same pew every day. Their Crew Leader will be there ready to help you sign in your child on the clipboard and give them their name tag.

    • Parents who arrive before the noon dismissal are welcome to wait in the Concordia Commons until the doors open. If you need to pick up a child early, just let us know.

    • When worship concludes, you will follow the same morning flow of traffic (green arrows).  To "check out," please initial by your child’s name on the Crew Leader’s clipboard. Ensure the Crew Leader knows that you are leaving with your child.

    • If you need to change an authorized pick-up person, please let us know. 

    • On Friday, parents are invited to join us for a final Worship Rally at 11:40 a.m. Find a spot in the back rows and join in.

    • Every day, please have your child wear closed-toes shoes and clothes you don't mind getting a little messy! VBS is an active, fun week! 

    • The forecast is usually hot, and we are inside most days for recreation time.
      Thursday will be an outside water play day!

  • We strive to be allergy aware when preparing snacks. If your child cannot eat a certain day’s snack, please pack a safe snack for them to enjoy. Label it with their name, and hand it to your child's Crew Leader upon arrival. Crew Leaders will hand out your child's snack at your child's assigned snack rotation.

    • Monday: Wrecking Balls and Boulders (grapes and donut holes)

    • Tuesday: Diggin' Dirt Cups (pudding cups, Oreos/GF Oreos)

    • Wednesday: Nuts and Bolts Trail Mix (Rice Chex, Craisins, M&Ms & Goldfish. Allergy-friendly mix - Rice Chex, Craisins, dairy-free chocolate chips)

    • Thursday: Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated (Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars)

    • Friday: Worksite Special (Chick-Fil-A Nuggets and Carrots with Ranch Dip)

  • It is not necessary for your child to bring a water bottle to VBS. Water will be available as needed.