Drive! VBS

Start Your Engines!

Throttle up for the fastest, funnest VBS ever on four wheels! Get behind the wheel with Roy, Dixie, and Crash and learn what it takes to run a good race, proudly touting your Sponsor, making adjustments as needed, and putting the pedal to the metal for an all-out race for the eternal crown!

Program Overview

 
Day 1
Sponsor and Savior
The cost for entering the race is too high for us to pay, and only our Sponsor and Savior can pay the full price for us to be in the race. So, race for the glory of Jesus and display His Name proudly!
1 Peter 3:18A
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Paid in Full"

While on the cross, a thief comes to terms with his own sin and asks Jesus to “sponsor” him, paying his way into Heaven. Adapted from Luke 23:39-43

Bible Application Lesson: "Sponsor and Savior!"

Through object lessons with t-shirts and Scripture, children are confronted by the fact that they cannot pay all the costs to enter the race, and that only Jesus can pay their way.
Drama Plot
Roy explains to his new racing students that they need a Sponsor in order to get into the race. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Sponsor Hats

Baseball caps with “sponsor” logos, race numbers and decorations. 		NASCAR Racing Sponsor Hats Craft
Game

"Hat Dance!"

A relay race that requires players to put on ten hats and recite Scripture before the other team can do it.
Snack

Stock Cars

Made from crackers, Easy Cheese, cheddar cheese and Cheerios. 		Racing Stock Cars Snack
Song

"Paid My Way!"

This 70’s style rock tune reminds kids that Jesus paid the way!
 
Day 2
Know and Go!
In auto racing and in the race of life, it’s important to know your stuff! But, just KNOWING what the Bible says is useless unless you ACT on what you know by applying and obeying God’s Word!
James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says!
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Ordinary Champions"

The Sadducees, with all their knowledge, fail to live out what they know, while Peter, with seemingly limited knowledge, heals a cripple by God’s power. Adapted from Acts chapters 3-4

Bible Application Lesson: "Know and Go!"

Through Scripture, and through object lessons with a race car without wheels, kids will learn the importance of combining knowledge of God’s Word with action to obey it.
Drama Plot
As Dixie and “Crash” fuel their rivalry, Roy reminds them both to talk with their actions. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Paper Stock Cars

Fun, accurate stock car models made from folded paper. 		Paper Stock Cars Craft
Game

"Horsepower!"

A wheeled mini-cart race that requires cooperation and teamwork in order to succeed!
Snack

Piston Rods

Made with cucumber slices, celery stalks, and Easy Cheese. 		Racing Piston Rods Snack
Song

"Know and Go!"

This 50’s style rock song reminds kids to know and apply their Bible!
 
Day 3
Stay on Track!
There’s only one road to Heaven, and you’ve got to stay on that track. Often, that means undergoing adjustments and discipline to make sure you don’t get off track!
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "Against the Wind"

After spying out the Promised Land, Caleb and Joshua go against Israel’s prevailing disobedience, staying on track and finally entering the Promised Land. Adapted from Numbers chapters 13-14

Bible Application Lesson: "Stay on Track!"

Using Scripture, and an object lesson with a rolling office chair, kids will learn the importance of staying on God’s path and using God’s Word to keep them on track.
Drama Plot
Roy warns Dixie not to get caught up in her rivalry with “Crash.” Instead, she should stay on God’s track. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Steering Wheels

Pipe insulation and craft foam formed into a steering wheel. 		Racing Steering Wheel Craft
Game

"Tire Roll!"

A relay race that requires kids to roll a tire around obstacles and recite Scripture.
Snack

Lug Nuts

Made with banana pieces and mini Oreos dipped in chocolate. 		Lug Nuts Snack
Song

"R-O-A-D!"

This fun song gives kids a four-step process for staying on track!
 
Day 4
Refuel, Repair & Refresh!
The race is long, and you can’t run a good race unless you pull over for regular pit stops. There, your worship and fellowship will refuel, repair and refresh you so you can run a better race!
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "The Ultimate Pit Stop"

While Martha frantically runs and runs, her sister Mary takes time out to sit at the feet of Jesus to be instructed. Adapted from Luke 10:38-42.

Bible Application Lesson: "Refuel, Repair & Refresh"

Through a Scripture-driven object lesson with bottles of water, kids will learn how they can “run out of gas” and why they need to attend church to be repaired and “refueled.”
Drama Plot
Dixie learns the hard way that every racer needs regular pit stops for refueling and repairs. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Pit Passes

Credential holder lanyards made from craft foam, complete with pit passes. 		Pit Pass Craft
Game

"Pit Stop!"

A race that involves simulated pit stops, where kids must “change tires” and “gas up” as quickly as they can!
Snack

Racing Tires

Chocolate donuts with raised “letters” made from icing. 		Racing Tires Snack
Song

"Positively!"

This powerful worship song reminds kids of God’s power!
 
Day 5
Race to Win!
It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so keep a steady and consistent pace and be faithful to God in all you do. Race in such a way as to win the prize, and tell the world about Jesus!
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Story Lesson: "A Lifelong Race"

Through many trials and through the reigns of three kings, Daniel lives out a consistent life of honoring God. Adapted from the Book of Daniel.

Bible Application Lesson: "Race to Win!"

Through a Scripture-based object lesson that features kids “racing” through the classroom, children will learn that consistency and faithfulness, NOT speed, will win the race.
Drama Plot
Putting her faith into practice, Dixie sets her rivalry with “Crash” aside and shares her faith. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Checkered Flags

Checkered flags made from craft foam or paper with a dowel rod pole. 		Checkered Flag Craft
Game

"Truthopolis 500"

A full simulated stock car race where kids must race around a track and must make regular pit stops along the way.
Snack

Checkered Flags

Cubes of dark and white bread laid in a checkered pattern with sauce. 		Checkered Flag Snack
Song

"Keep Pressing On!"

This southern-rock song exhorts kids to never give up in the race!

What You'll Get

 
Question Answer
For Ages? 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Teaching Levels? Up to four as needed (3s & 4's, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, plus Teen and Adult lessons)
Bible Versions? NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
Length of Program? Five days / 2 1/2 hours per day
Scale of Program? Scalable program can run in small churches and large churches
Reproducible? Yes. You are free to re-use or re-print materials freely for use within your own ministry.
Format? Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Web Based? All of the materials involved in this program are web-based and always instantly accessible to you from here on our website. No physical materials or booklets will be shipped to you, because it's all at your fingertips right here on truthquest.org!
Cost? The entirety of this VBS program (and all of our others) is included in the cost of a TruthQuest Complete subscription plan. No additional purchases are required.
 
Included Components Description
For Ages 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Six Bible Versions NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
Director's Guidebook Overview of VBS with tips and directions for planning and operating VBS
Drama Guide Drama scripts with Gospel presentations for every day of VBS
Teaching Director's Guide A guide for planning and distributing the VBS lessons
Bible Story Lessons Bible story-based lessons at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Bible Application Lessons Object lessons for Bible application at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Adult & Teen Lessons Following the themes of the childrens' lessons, but at a more mature level
Music Media Downloadable audio and video tracks for the VBS songs
Music Guide Song lyrics, chord charts, and written hand motions for VBS songs
Crafts Guide Directions, supply lists, templates and diagrams for all VBS crafts
Games Guide Directions, rules, supply lists, and diagrams for VBS games
Snacks Guide Directions, supply lists, and recipes for all VBS snacks
Age Group Guides Directions for Age Group Leaders
Missions Guide Suggestions and fundraising tools for VBS missions projects
Registration & Scoring Directions and materials for offline registration and scorekeeping
Decorations Guide Suggestions and ideas for VBS decorating
Advertising Guide Pre-designed printable flyers and posters and other promotional materials
Banner Artwork Provide our artwork to your local sign shop to produce large advertising banners
Discipleship Materials Free follow-up materials for newly-saved children
Gospel Tracts A selection of printable gospel tracts to pass out to kids or adults
Clip Art VBS character art in different ethnicities, along with a selection of logos, posters, and general VBS clip art
T-Shirt Artwork Provide our artwork to your local t-shirt shop to produce VBS t-shirts
 
Item Explanation
Classrooms Needed 4 Minimum. Up to 8 for large programs.
Volunteers Needed One adult for every ten children, plus five
Supplies Needed for Crafts, Games, Snacks, etc. Our crafts, games, and snack projects all call for low-cost supplies which can be purchased from nearly any discount store or online vendor. The specific items you'll need are detailed in the VBS materials themselves, and the quantities needed depends upon the number of children you will have.
Paper & Toner If you choose to print everything we supply, you may go through a couple of reams of paper and possibly a couple of ink cartridges. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Printing Solutions This program may involve a significant amount of printing. You can mitigate this in several ways:
  • Divide printing responsibilities among several users.
  • Refrain from printing items you don't want or need.
  • Teach lessons straight from mobile devices rather than printing.
  • Take some printing tasks to local office supply stores for printing.

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