WE INVITE YOU TO
ENJOY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!!
"And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us,
a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
Tentative Schedule:
12:00 pm - Registration (with Refreshments)
1:00 pm - Opening Celebration (Sanctuary)
2:00 pm - Fun Learning Stations (Gym)
3:00 pm - Block Party – Cookout (with Games outdoors)
5:00 pm - Lamplight Service (Sanctuary)
6:00 pm - Ice Cream Social (Playground area)
Our Community is invited to a Block-Party Style One-Day Vacation Bible School Saturday
Bring your children as a "family group" (one adult and up to five kids as participants)
OR, sign up to meet new friends!
Don't know others attending? It's OK. We will help connect everyone.
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Food is provided.
Games, Music, Crafts, Sticky Scripture, Mission Moment, and MORE!
Activities end with an Ice Cream Social following our Lamplight Celebration.
For many years, St. Michael Lutheran Church has been hosting Vacation Bible School for Portage area families. We are excited to welcome your family to our campus for this 2025 adventure!
Our primary goal has always been to bring God glory, by boldly and unashamedly proclaiming Him to the younger generations. Children are loved by their Creator, and Jesus said to let them come to Him (Luke 18:16).
Registration is OPEN.
We cannot wait to see you!
This year, we are inviting you to register individual children, or join us as a Family Group. This would mean at least one Adult would participate with the small group of children.
If you register less than five children, it is possible that we might add additional friends together that have been registered individually and are looking forward to being included in the activities.
There is no fee to attend VBS
We are happy to provide this day of FUN!
We have calculated that the costs from decorations, lesson materials, special giveaway items, snacks, etc. adds up to approximately $25 per child that attends. If you would like to make a donation to the ministry, please follow this link and select Children's Ministry.
We need a lot of volunteers!
Fun-loving Adults,
Junior High (students completing 6-7-8 grades)
and High School students are encouraged to assist!
All volunteers and staff over the age of 18 years are background checked and must attend a training session before serving. Younger volunteers may be assigned to serve alongside an adult mentor to offer guidance.
We are happy to sign off on Volunteer Service Hour forms.
Wellness Policy
At St. Michael, we strive to provide a healthy environment for all and ask that those experiencing symptoms of illness refrain from in-person activities. We can’t emphasize enough the importance of following our request. Parents will be notified immediately if a child starts feeling unwell. We appreciate your care and consideration of others.
Weather permitting, we will host some activities outdoors. If your child has a concern for sun exposure, we ask that you please apply a sunscreen prior to arriving. We transition quickly and volunteers cannot do that for the group.
Arrival Details
Check in at the Registration Area 12-1 pm VBS programming starts promptly at 1 pm in our Sanctuary and you will want to get your child connected with their Crew Leader or find your family spot. Please no drop-offs in the parking lot. An adult should escort a child to their designated spot. Please use our Main Church Entrance (big awning in the middle of the length of the building). Parents will take children to their Crew Leader that is nearest to the ASSIGNED COLOR GROUP and ANIMAL NAME. This information should be emailed to you in the week prior to the start of VBS or given to you at the Check-in area.
Meeting registration friend requests is challenging. Preassigned groups will be set to meet safety ratios. Please prepare your child to be excited for meeting and participating with their new friends.
Pickup Details
Pick-up time will be 6-6:30 pm. If you are not participating with your child, we encourage you to arrive and enjoy the 5 pm Celebration Service to hear and learn more about the adventures of the day. An Ice Cream Social will follow.
Snacks
Treats will be shared. A meal will be provided mid-afternoon. If your child has an allergy or a dietary concern that would prohibit them from eating, please send an alternative safe snack in a baggie with their name attached. This should be given to the Registration Team to ensure that it gets to the kitchen area.
