Egypt VBS Ultimate Starter Kit Plus Digital

Welcome to your 2025 Holy Land Adventure VBS—where the Bible comes to life right before your eyes!

At Egypt, everyone gets to explore firsthand the culture of Joseph’s world. They’ll experience—right alongside Joseph—the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero. God’s Word comes alive as families enjoy traditional Bible-times customs, occupations, food, and even games!

At Egypt VBS 2025 kids will discover a bustling Egyptian marketplace, meet Joseph to hear his stories about his incredible journey, and experience what life was like in ancient Egypt.

This kit includes physical resources and samples just like the standard starter kit, but it also comes with the Digital Download Access Code. This unique access code unlocks the content on the Digital Download Center. You’ll have instant access to digital leader guides, music, videos, and more. It opens all-new ways to manage, share, and utilize your VBS content. The Egypt VBS Ultimate Starter Kit Plus Digital allows you to deliver resources with the touch of a button. You can hand volunteers the manuals from your Starter Kit or share your download center login with your volunteers so they can view and download the content they need right to their devices. The Plus Digital kit is also a great backup for leaders who might lose that ever-important leader manual at the 11th hour!

Due to copyright restrictions, any starter kit that has been returned with the Digital Download Access Code being used will not be eligible for a refund.

Digital files will be available to access on January 2, 2025. The access code for the digital files is included as a label inside your starter kit can/box.

• Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®: contains everything you need to plan a successful program, recruit and train volunteers, publicize your program, and follow up with families after the big event.
• Egypt Clip Art & Resources CD: You’ll find eye-catching extras to add Bible-times flair to your VBS! Includes reproducible clip art, forms, program resources, publicity helps, and more.
  • 1 of these is included in your Starter Kit, but you may want a few extras!
• Spend a While on the Nile! Recruiting, Overview and Pass-Along Training DVD: This s DVD has everything you need to get your church and volunteers geared-up and excited for VBS!
  • Volunteer recruiting commercials
  • Video training segments for directors, center leaders, and Tribe Leaders
  • All-church commercials to create excitement for your VBS
  • 1 of these is included in your Starter Kit, but you may want a few extras!
• VBS P.R.O.® Instructions: A director favorite, this online event management system is the easiest and most effective way to manage your VBS! These easy instructions will show you how to use this system for online registration and program organizing.
• Celebration Leader Manual: The Egypt VBS Celebration Leader Manual includes easy-to-follow instructions for leading everyone in Opening and Closing Celebration at VBS.
• Pyramid Playground Leader Manual: The Egypt VBS Pyramid Playground Leader Manual includes easy-to-follow instructions for leading the authentic, interactive games at VBS.
• Joseph's Journey Drama Leader Manual: The Egypt VBS Drama Booklet includes easy-to-follow instructions for each Daily Drama at VBS.
• Shopkeeper Manual: The Egypt VBS Shopkeeper Leader Manual includes easy-to-follow instructions for setting up and leading projects at all of the Marketplace shops.
• Sample Family Time Teaching Kit (includes Family Time Leader Manual): Instantly equip your leaders... with the Family Time Teaching Kit! You’ll only need 1 kit for every Family of up to 10 kids. This versatile small-group leader’s kit delivers everything your volunteers need to inspire lasting Bible learning at Family Time sessions. It includes meaningful object lessons, life-application discussions, and unique experiences that make Scripture stick.
• Celebration Music Leader 2-CD Set: Disc 1 includes all 9 Egypt VBS songs with vocals—plus instrumental accompaniment tracks AND a bonus Marketplace Soundtrack. On Disc 2, you get PowerPoint slide shows of all the song lyrics.
  • 1 of these is included in your Starter Kit, but you may want a few extras!
• Celebration Music DVD: On-screen lyrics and kids-leading-kids in motions help the Celebration Leader learn and then teach all of the Egypt VBS Celebration songs.
  • 1 of these is included in your Starter Kit, but you may want a few extras!
• Sample Set of Bible Memory Makers: Keep a reminder of God’s Word with you. Each day at your Egypt VBS, every person receives a special Bible Memory Maker—a Scripture reminder of what it means to live God’s Word. These sturdy plastic take-home keepsakes are printed with the daily Scriptures to remind kids of what they learned. Sold in packages of 50, enough for 10 kids.
• Notes From the Nile Student Book Sample: Everyone will have fun with the Notes from the Nile student books! At Egypt, these help participants learn about Joseph’s World, explore the Bible, and celebrate God’s Word!
• Marketplace Shop Samples Pack: This sampler includes all of the student resources used in the fun and interactive Marketplace Shops! You’ll want one of each for very participant!
• Follow-Up Foto Frame™ Sample: This cute gift helps keep the memory of Egypt VBS alive for years to come. The Follow-Up Foto Frame holds a 4 in. x 6 in. photo.
• Name Badge Sample: Place a sturdy badge on every volunteer and child for quick and easy check-in! Approximately 4 in. x 2.75 in (sold in pkg of 10).
• Bandura Sample: These cool, stretchy, wear-how-you-want-to Family or Tribe identifiers coordinate with your Egypt VBS Family names. They enhance Family identity for kids—and help leaders instantly see who belongs where! 100% polyester, approx. 9 ½ in. x 9 ½ in.
• Sticker Sheet Sample: Everyone loves stickers! You’ll get a package of 10 sheets of stickers featuring the characters, logo and more! 8.5” x 11” and loads of fun!
• Iron-on Transfer Sample: Use these colorful, easy-to-apply iron-on transfers to add an Egyptian flair to T-shirts, tote bags, backpacks, and other cloth gifts for leaders and kids. Measures approximately 6.5 in. x 5.5 in. (sold in packages of 10)
• Sample Silver Coins: Each day at Egypt VBS, kids receive 3 of these replica coins to spend in the Marketplace—and help them “budget” their time. They’ll give one to each shopkeeper as they enter a new shop. These decorative coins are fun and “spendable” all week long! (sold in packages of 100).
• Coin Pouch Sample: This 3¼ in. x 5 in. cloth bag is perfect for kids to use when carrying small VBS mementos and treasures. Every child at Egypt VBS will want one! Made of 100% cotton (including drawstring). Sold in packages of 10.
• Publicity Poster Sample: You’ll receive one of these attention-grabbing 17-in. x 22-in. posters for promoting your VBS event in your church and around your community. Use these as a way to invite everyone to join in the fun at Egypt VBS. Sold in packages of 5.
• God Sighting Stone Sample: Take a peek at a sample God Sighting Stone, used to teach participants about God’s goodness being everywhere in our lives! Sold in packages of 25, enough for 5 groups.
• "Building Blocks" Family Devotional Booklet Sample: Enjoy this sample of what can help families continue the Egypt VBS experience at home. “Building Blocks Family Devotional” will help families develop their own faith-building traditions in a way all family members will enjoy. (Sold in packages of 10)

• All the leader guides in PDF format
• All the Egypt songs in MP3 format (instrumentals too!)
• Complete song lyrics in PowerPoint slide format
• All the Egypt music videos in MP4 format
• The complete collection of clip art
• Decorating Instructional Videos in MP4 video format
• All the contents of the Spend a While on the Nile! Recruiting, Overview and Pass-Along Training DVD in MP4 format

Each day at Egypt VBS, kids caravan through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.

Learn more about each Egypt VBS station:

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Start off with worship and celebration!

Opening Celebration

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Egyptian Families (small groups) will get ready to step back in time by looking at a “travel itinerary” (that’s their daily schedule), putting on their Family Banduras, and preparing to share God’s love throughout Egypt.

Family Time

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Families explore the Marketplace, where they might create an Egyptian board game, craft a jeweled Cairo Collar, or sample unique treats at the Food Shop!

Marketplace Shops

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Meet Joseph and hear about his incredible journey.

Joseph

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Play high-energy games that reinforce the daily Bible Point.

Fun and Games

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Connect their Family experiences in Egypt to their modern-day lives at home!

Family Time

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Finally, everyone gathers for singing and announcements. This unique, hands-on approach to Bible learning is one that kids and adults won’t soon forget.

Closing Celebration

Every day in Egypt is packed with Bible learning…and fun surprises! One memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply to everyday life long after VBS is over.

Day 1

Bible Point:

God gives us special abilities.

Key Bible Verse:

“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” (Romans 12:6)

Bible Story:

Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge. (Genesis 41:1-40)

Day 2

Bible Point:

God gives us special abilities.

Key Bible Verse:

“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” (Romans 12:6)

Bible Story:

Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge. (Genesis 41:1-40)

Day 3

Bible Point:

God gives us wisdom.

Key Bible Verse:

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.” (James 1:5)

Bible Story:

Joseph leads Egypt through famine. (Genesis 41:41–42:5)

Day 4

Bible Point:

God gives us forgiveness.

Key Bible Verse:

“But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love.” (Nehemiah 9:17)

Bible Story:

Joseph forgives his brothers. (Genesis 42:6–45:15)

Day 5

Bible Point:

God gives us a family.

Key Bible Verse:

“For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26)

Bible Story:

Joseph settles his family in Egypt. (Genesis 45:16–47:27)

It’s never been easier to transform plain walls or spaces into vibrant, kid-friendly scenes from ancient Egypt!

With worship, praise, energy, and fun written into every song, True North VBS music will be a favorite of kids and parents alike. It’s music so catchy that kids won’t even realize their learning important Bible truths with every note they sing.

Learn more about Egypt VBS 2025, where everyone gets to explore first-hand the culture of Joseph’s world. Alongside Joseph, they'll experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero.