Kingdom of David VBS Starter Kit

At Kingdom of David, you’ll slingshot your church back in time with an all-new, one-of-a-kind Bible-times experience! From slaying a giant to ruling a kingdom, King David leads kids on a journey through his life’s adventures. Kids discover they, too, can courageously seek the heart of God.

• 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.
• 6 Kingdom of David Leader Manuals: Each book contains easy instructions for specific roles at your event. Leader manuals include an overview of each day’s Bible content, historical backgrounds, step-by-step directions for each activity, guided discussion questions, and valuable tips to make sure everything goes smoothly.
  • Celebration Leader Manual
  • David’s Throne Room Leader Manual
  • Kingdom Games Leader Manual
  • Deeper Bible Leader Manual
  • Food Market Leader Manual
  • Shopkeeper Leader Manual
• Kingdom of David Resources, Forms and Clip Art Collection: 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.
• Kingdom of David Ultimate Training DVD: This 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 Family 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.
• Sample Deeper Bible Tribe Teaching Kit: This pack of surprising resources includes unique experiences that make Scripture stick. Used during Deeper Bible, they’ll help everyone make lasting Bible connections.
• Sample Tribe Leader Guidebook: Contains practical tips for working with a small group, schedules, and more! You’ll want to order an one for every Tribe Leader!
• Celebration Music Leader 2-CD Set: Disc 1 includes all 9 Kingdom of David 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 Kingdom of David VBS Celebration songs.
• Sample Set of Bible Memory Makers: Keep a reminder of God’s Word with you. Each day at your Kingdom of David VBS, every person receives a special Bible Memory Maker—a Scripture reminder of what it means to live God’s Word.
• Kingdom Scrolls Student Book Sample: Fun, faithbuilding student pages that encourage kids to dig into Scripture, talk about God with their friends and family, and keep looking for God in everyday life
• 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 Kingdom of David 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 Kingdom of David VBS Tribe names. They enhance Tribe 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!
• Sample Shekels (coins): Each day at Kingdom of David 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 Kingdom of David 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 Kingdom of David VBS. Sold in packages of 5.

Each day at Kingdom of David VBS, kids trek through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.

Learn more about each Kingdom of David VBS station:

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Start off with worship and celebration!

Opening Celebration

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Tribes (small groups of 5, plus a Tribe Leader) get ready to step back in time looking at their daily schedule, putting on their Banduras, and sharing their God Sightings.

Tribe Time

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Meet King David and experience amazing adventures as he brings stories from his past to life!

David’s Throne Room

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Tribes explore the Marketplace and become apprentices at things like crown design, wool working, and architecture.

Marketplace Shops

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

Kingdom Games

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Use hands-on object lessons and Scripture to dig into practical life-application that connects to the daily Bible Point.

Deeper Bible

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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 Kingdom of David 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’s heart is wise.

Key Bible Verse:

“The Lord is good and does what is right.” (Psalm 25:8)

Bible Story:

Samuel anoints David as the future king. (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Day 2

Bible Point:

God’s heart is courageous.

Key Bible Verse:

“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!” (Psalm 31:24)

Bible Story:

David defeats Goliath. (1 Samuel 17)

Day 3

Bible Point:

God's heart is for peace.

Key Bible Verse:

“Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” (Psalm 34:14)

Bible Story:

Abigail brings peace between David and Nabal. (1 Samuel 25)

Day 4

Bible Point:

God’s heart is loving.

Key Bible Verse:

“The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” (Psalm 103:8)

Bible Story:

David becomes king. (2 Samuel 5:1-5; 7:1-29)

Day 5

Bible Point:

God’s heart is joyful.

Key Bible Verse:

“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever.” (Psalm 5:11)

Bible Story:

David dances before the Ark. (2 Samuel 6)

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

Kingdom of David music will be a big hit with families, and now it’s available to them on CD or in streaming format! Kids will celebrate the one true God through high-quality, upbeat worship music.

Learn more about Kingdom of David VBS 2027, where kids hear directly from King David himself, as they journey through his life's adventures. As kids experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and celebrations of this unique Bible hero, they'll discover they, too, can courageously seek the heart of God.