Providing Hope to a Fearful Generation

Vacation Bible School 2026

A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

Welcome to Emerald Crossing, where adventure is waiting and Jesus is the destination!

There’s no greater joy than to praise the name of the Lord all day long. But how can yer kids do that if they don’t know who Jesus is or what He’s done for them?

At VBS this summer, kids will journey through a high-energy, gospel-rich environment where they’ll discover who Jesus is and how to live for His glory.

Save the Dates:

June 14th VBS #1
June 21st VBS #2
June 28th VBS #3
July 5th No VBS
July 12th VBS #4
July 19th VBS #5
July 25th VBS Fun Night
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Southside Church
299 Carlton St, Clayton, NC

Save The Dates!

🧾 Teaching

Discover the truth of the gospel as explorers learn who Jesus is and what He’s done for us. Clear, age-appropriate lessons will point kids to salvation and hope in Christ.

🍪 Snacks

Home-cooked treats will give our explorers the energy to keep rolling down the track—and they’re always a highlight!

🏃 Games

Fun-filled, fast-paced, and full of laughter. These wild activities will burn off energy and bring new friendships to life!

🧪 Science & Crafts

Explorers will get their hands dirty with creative crafts and hands-on experiments that reflect God’s design and creativity.

🎶 Music & Verses

Whether singing fun Scripture-based songs or learning memory verses, this is where truth takes root. Each night includes focused time on applying the lesson and connecting to global missions through Children’s Hunger Fund.

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🧾 Teaching

During the lesson time, God’s Word is taught in hands-on ways.

🍪 Snacks

Kids can feast on tantalizing treats and eats.

🏃 Games

Kids will play plenty of exciting games with fun new twists.

🧪 Science & Crafts

Kids are bedazzled by making special craft and science creations of their own.

🎶 Music & Verses

Kids can sing songs, commit the verses to memory with fun games, or go in-depth with the mission moment featuring Children’s Hunger Fund.

 
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Ways you can help

Adopt a Prop

  • Make flowers
  • Make vines
  • Make Clouds

Make Sheep

We would like for everyone in your family to make a sheep.

You can use an original idea or pick from one at the resource table.

Serve a Week

Must have gone through the training and have had a background check

Invite Your Friends!

This summer is too good to keep to yourself—spread the word!
Save and share the image above to invite other families to join the journey.

We’d love to have them join us as we discover who Jesus is and celebrate His marvelous light!

📝 Details

Contact our Southside Kids team with any questions: