Parents looking for a meaningful way for their children to spend Friday evenings this summer, and perhaps enjoy a few hours to themselves, are invited to take advantage of First United Methodist Church of Alexandria’s free Vacation Bible School, Road Trip: On the Go with God!
Held on Friday nights in July from 5:30–8:00 p.m., Road Trip VBS welcomes children entering Pre-K through fifth grade for four evenings of fun, faith, and friendship on July 10, 17, 24, and 31. While children embark on exciting adventures with friends, parents can enjoy a date night, catch up on errands, or simply take a well-earned break knowing their children are in a safe, caring, and Christ-centered environment.
Inspired by Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go”—Road Trip VBS invites young travelers to discover God’s presence wherever life leads. Through engaging Bible stories, lively music, creative crafts, hands-on science activities, games, and snacks, children will experience the joy of growing in faith while making lasting memories.
Guided by the Navigator and an adventurous pup named Scout, travelers will journey to exciting destinations and encounter stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Through the Navigator’s Guide—the Bible—children will discover how God accompanied His people through every challenge and how His promises remain true today.
Road trips are often remembered not only for where they take us, but for the relationships formed along the way. In the same spirit, Road Trip VBS is designed to help children build friendships and deepen their relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Developed by Cokesbury and firmly rooted in Scripture and the gospel of the living Christ, every aspect of Road Trip VBS has been carefully created to provide engaging, age-appropriate experiences that bring God’s Word to life. From the moment VBS begins, each activity is designed to help children encounter God’s love in ways that are joyful, memorable, and transformative.
Children can look forward to singing, games, crafts, science experiments, snacks, and unforgettable Bible lessons, all centered around the promise of Joshua 1:9: “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Vacation Bible School is free and open to all children entering Pre-K through fifth grade.
Registration is now open. Families are encouraged to reserve their spots by visiting www.fumca.org/vbs.