Babylon - Holy Land
Adventure VBS 2012

Welcome to Babylon!
Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions!
Travel back to Babylon and join Daniel--torn from his home and forced into the king's service. Imagine the pressure of learning a new language and culture…and the shock of discovering your best friends have been tossed into a fiery furnace. Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar! Kids and adults will find that they're not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture.
Group's Babylon VBS is:
  • A VBS that transports kids back in time--through decoration and costume, kids enter a Babylonian world they can see, touch and taste!
  • Taught by a Bible-times figure--kids learn and interact directly with a prominent person from the Bible.
  • Plus, it's all been thoroughly field-tested in a real church with real kids.
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Daily Bible Content - Experiencing God’s Word
At Babylon VBS, you’ll not only visually transform your church into a Bible times setting but you’ll transform hearts by reinforcing Bible learning in a big way! One simple, easy-to-remember daily Bible Point is woven through each day at Babylon to cement learning.
Babylon VBS Girl and Lion Statue

Bible Point: When things change,
God is with you.

Babylon ChameleonBible Verse: "For God has said, 'I will never fail you. I will never abandon
you.' " (Hebrews 13:5)

Bible Story: Enemies capture Daniel and his friends and take them to Babylon. (Daniel 1)

Babylon OxBible Point: When you need help,
God is with you.

Bible Verse: "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times
of trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

Bible Story: Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream. (Daniel 2)

Babylon OstrichBible Point: When you're afraid, God
is with you.

Bible Verse: "Don't be afraid, for I am with
you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your
God." (Isaiah 41:10)

Bible Story: Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abednego survive a fiery furnace. (Daniel 3)

Bible Point: When you're lonely, God is with you.

Babylon LionBible Verse: "I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:20)

Bible Story: Daniel prays, even though it means he might get into trouble.
(Daniel 6:1-16)

Babylon GazelleBible Point: When you're thankful, God is with you.

Bible Verse: "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." (1 Chronicles 16:34)

Bible Story: God saves Daniel from the lions. (Daniel 6:16-28)

The R.E.A.L Approach to Learning
When it comes to teaching kids about God's Word, Group knows how to make faith stick! Only Group's R.E.A.L. approach to learning is guaranteed to help kids remember God's Word.
Group's REAL Guarantee

R.E.A.L. Learning is:

  • Relational
  • Experiential
  • Applicable
  • Learner-Based

Rotation Stations - Keeping Kids Engaged
Through specially designed rotation stations, kids and adults follow the daily model and "time-travel" back to ancient Babylon! In small groups, called Tribes, kids meet Daniel and learn about his breathtaking experiences, go to the Palace Playground for fun Babylonian games, visit the busy Babylonian marketplace for snacks and activities, and much more...
Station Rotation Chart
Station Rotation Chart
This easy-to-understand Rotation Chart will show you how all the Babylon VBS stations fit together.
A Day at Babylon VBS
A Day at Babylon VBS
It’s a sneak peek of Bablyon VBS in action! During our field test (at a real church) we followed a Tribe around for one complete session.
Opening Celebration
Opening Celebration
To start things off on the right foot, kids and adults gather at the opening Celebration for a fun time of singing and worshiping together!
Tribe Time
Tribe Time
Kids and adults travel in small groups, called Tribes—based on the 12 Tribes of Israel. Members gather on their "home base" blanket and take part in surprising object lessons.
Daniel’s Adventures
Daniel’s Adventures
Visit with Daniel, and learn about what he’s been going through as a God-follower in Babylon.
Palace Playground
Palace Playground
At Babylon VBS, kids and adults play games designed to help them discover more about life in ancient Babylon.
Marketplace Shops
Marketplace Shops
Each day kids will explore booths full of unique crafts and creative activities based on Bible-times history.
Closing Celebration
Closing Celebration
Just like in the opening Celebration, everyone gathers to sing praises to God! Songs and motions help kids explore worship through music.

Student Materials - Kids Share Their Faith
After a week at Babylon VBS, kids will be equipped to live out their faith, taking home what they learned. These student materials help kids remember what they’ve learned and discover how easy it is to share God’s amazing love with their family and friends!
Babylon VBS Bible Memory Makers
Babylon VBS Bible Memory Makers®
Bible Memory Makers help you plant God’s Word in kids’ hearts—and their hands. Each child will want to keep these Scripture reminders of what it means to courageously follow God!
Celebration Music CD Participant Version
Celebration Music CD Participant Version
This CD includes 10 faith-building songs that lift everyone higher! Each song is guaranteed to get kids singing…even after VBS is over!
Postcards From the Palace Student Book
Postcards From the Palace Student Book
These colorful, faith-focused student books encourage kids to dig into Scripture and talk about God with others.
“Bringing It Home: Family Faith-Builders”
“Bringing It Home: Family Faith-Builders”
Dramatically increase your VBS impact with this family devotional. Parents want their children to continue developing after VBS, and these 10 devotionals will make it happen after dinner, before bedtime, or during any family time!

Decorating - Engaging Your Kids
Building Babylon is so easy and inexpensive. Crepe paper, cardboard, accent lights, and a Babylon Brick Wall Hanging did most of the job! Set the theme—kids will be engaged!
  • Babylon VBS Set
  • Babylon VBS Set Close
  • Babylon VBS Set Very Close
  • babylon backdrop
  • kids inside daniels house
  • babylon arch inspiration
  • creating leaf pillar
  • kids doing hand motions
  • babylon god sightings wall
  • creating leaf pillar 2
  • kids visiting daniel

Music - Quality Music Sets the Tone
Group is known for its outstanding music…but don’t take our word for it!
Listen to Babylon VBS Music Clips Callout
Through It All--theme song
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Awesome God
How Can I Keep From Singing
Where Do I Go
We Bow Down
Stand Firm
Only A Prayer Away
Jehovah Jireh
Watching Over You
Babylon Soundtrack
Sky VBS Music Jumping Girl
Download the full theme song
Babylon VBS Theme Song Free Download
Babylon VBS Director Music CD

Ultimate Starter Kit - Start planning today!
Your Babylon VBS Ultimate Starter Kit comes complete with all you need to get started. The Ultimate Director Go-To Guide and Leader Manuals provide step-by-step instructions. Plus, you’ll get student resource samples, volunteer resources, a marketplace shop samples pack, and essential media tools.

Order your Babylon VBS Ultimate Starter Kit today and gain access to all of the valuable resources, including:

  • The Ultimate Director Go-To Guide covers all the basics you need to know to make your VBS a big success. You'll find resources that help guide you through the planning, volunteer recruiting and registration processes--and much more!
  • Station Leader Manuals guide your volunteers through the step-by-step process of preparing for this Bible-times adventure and leading kids through each Tribe Time experience and activity.
  • Helpful DVDs and CDs feature training resources, clip art, and publicity tools that make it easy to inspire and educate your church body. The Decorating Places DVD gives you detailed instructions to create your Babylon setting and the Babylon Celebration Music DVD will have your kids in celebration mode all week long.
  • Student Resource Samples, including Bible Memory Makers, student books and Marketplace crafts, will keep kids talking about Babylon long after they leave your church event.
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