VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2028 Little Seeds.
Important
Spiritual Growth.
Plant the truth of God’s Word in young hearts. Help them discover what it means to grow in Jesus.
5 Bible-centered lessons
1 unforgettable garden adventure
“I will grow in Jesus.” OUR VBS MOTTO
WELCOME TO THE GARDEN
A Bible-Based VBS That Can Fit into Your VBS Schedule.
From a tiny seed to a towering tree, God’s creation offers wonderful reminders of what it means to grow.
With GROW, a KJV Vacation Bible School from Bogard Press, students explore five Bible lessons that connect the world of plants to a life rooted in Jesus. Along the way, they’ll discover that real growth begins with faith in Him.
Take a look at the lessonsFIVE LESSONS. A LIFETIME OF GROWTH.
Rooted in the Word.
Ready to grow.
Each lesson pairs a Bible truth with a plant-themed discovery and a practical way to grow in Jesus.
Days change every 15 seconds. Use Pause motion to stop.
THE SPROUTING SEED
Grow in Faith
Four friends bring a man to Jesus, lowering him through a roof. Students learn that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus.
BIBLE TEXT · Mark 2:1–12
“I must place my faith in Jesus to be saved.”MEMORY VERSE
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8, 9ONE PATCH FOR EVERY DAY
OUR THEME VERSE
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”
2 PETER 3:18
A DECORATING IDEA
Step into
the garden.
Picture a GROW greenhouse at your church’s entrance, with Betty ready to welcome your students.
Concept artwork shown to spark decorating ideas for your VBS.
gardener, Betty!
For the people
who help faith grow.
Meet Betty! Through the GROW skits, your head gardener helps students connect the day’s plants, Bible lessons and life applications.
And behind every great week of VBS is a team ready to serve. Here’s a look at the VBS curriculum resources being prepared to help yours.
Bible teaching with purpose
Teacher books, lesson visuals, student activities and daily theme posters keep God’s Word at the center.
Help for every part of your week
A Director’s Plan Book, music, crafts, games and skits help you bring the GROW theme to life.
Count down to your VBS
Set your church’s start date and share a garden-themed countdown with your congregation, or show it on a lobby screen.
Color with Betty
Print free Betty coloring pages for your students, Sunday school class or VBS kickoff.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Looking ahead
to GROW.
When will GROW be available to purchase?
GROW will be available to purchase in October 2027. Contact Bogard Press with questions as you prepare for your church’s VBS.
What is the focus of GROW VBS?
GROW helps students learn what it means to grow in Jesus through five lessons: faith, obedience, knowledge, strength and sharing. Its motto is “I will grow in Jesus,” and its theme verse is 2 Peter 3:18.
How do the plants connect to the lessons?
A sprouting seed, seaweed, a cactus, a giant sequoia and a dandelion each connect to a daily lesson. These memorable images help students connect Bible truths with practical life applications.
How can our church start planning?
Begin by praying for your students and volunteers, sharing the introduction video with your team and exploring the five lesson themes. Contact Bogard Press with questions about GROW materials and availability for 2028.
STAY CONNECTED
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AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE OCTOBER 2027 · BOGARD PRESS
Let’s plant something
with eternal purpose.
GROW is the Bogard Press Vacation Bible School 2028, a Baptist VBS about growing in Jesus.