VBS

2025


FAMILY VBS & DINNER

VBS REIMAGINED

DATE | Sunday, June 8 (one day only)

TIME | 3:00-6:00 p.m.

AGES | Everyone is welcome, but activities are geared to children ages 3 to second grade, along with parents. Older kids are welcome to join with siblings or to volunteer


Join us for a family-focused Vacation Bible School like never before! This year’s theme, "Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace," will transport you back in time through Bible storytime, crafts, and games.


With construction and parking limits this year, we’ve reimagined VBS as a streamlined one-day event that kids and parents can enjoy together. You'll visit rotation stations, enjoy dinner at church, and visit our Egyptian Marketplace. Both kids and parents will receive VBS t-shirts!

This one-day event is for children and families to enjoy together — no child drop-offs, just family fun! 

what to expect

WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

While activities are focused on younger children, VBS 2025 is designed for families to share in the experience. We ask that parent(s) accompany their kids throughout the afternoon, rather than dropping them off, as in previous VBS years.


THEME

Our Egypt-themed VBS invites families to step into Joseph's world through Bible stories and interactive activity stations. Kids and families will explore Joseph's trials, victories, and celebrations in creative and meaningful ways. 


SCHEDULE

  • Event Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m.| Doors open (t-shirt pickup)
  • 3:00 p.m. | Welcome and opening
  • 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Rotation stations include Bible story time, crafts, games, and singing
  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Dinner and Egyptian Marketplace
    Enjoy a kid-friendly family dinner before creating your own adventure in our Egyptian marketplace, which features activities, games, and a sampling of authentic Egyptian foods.

PARKING

Parking is available in St. Paul's north parking lot, with handicapped spaces near doors, and at the Edward Jones garage across the street. We recommend allowing extra time for parking before activities begin.

payment OPTIONS

$20 per family

includes dinner + t-shirts for children and parents attending

  • $20

    CASH OR check

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  • $21

    credit card or venmo

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PAYMENT DETAILS

  • $20 per family 

    • Church  Pay at VBS event, or
    • Envelope   Mail to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, c/o VBS at 12345 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
    • Archive  Drop in payment drop box at east lobby receptionist counter
    • Child  Please include family/children's names in memo field of your check

  • pay by credit card


    Pay by credit card in advance


    $20 per family + $1 service fee

    • Credit Card  Use St. Paul's secure credit card processing service
    • Comment Dollar  Please add $1 to cover transaction fee
    • ChildIn note field, please type "VBS payment for..." with family/children's names

    Please remember that paying online is not the same as registering, so be sure to check your email for a Sign Up Genius registration confirmation

  • pay by VENMO


    Pay by Venmo at VBS or in advance to @stpaulsdesperes


    $20 per family + $1 service fee

    • Comment Dollar  Please add $1 to cover transaction fee
    • Child  In note field, please type "VBS payment for..." with family/children's names

    Please remember that paying online is not the same as registering, so be sure to check your email for a Sign Up Genius registration confirmation