Green Pastures Ranch VBS

Theme verse

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.John 10:11 (KJV)

The five days

1. Day 1 · Shepherd’s Field

   God sees my heart.

   Bible story: Samuel Anoints David (1 Samuel 16:1–13)

   Apply it: Samuel thought the tallest, strongest brother must be God’s choice, but God chose the youngest, out with the sheep. People look at the outside; God looks at the heart. You don’t have to be the biggest, best or most popular to matter to God. And we can look past the outside when we treat others.

2. Day 2 · Giant Valley

   God is bigger than any giant.

   Bible story: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1–51)

   Apply it: Everyone saw a giant too big to fight. David saw a God too big to lose. He remembered how God had helped him with the lion and the bear, and went out in the name of the LORD. Our giants might be fear, a bully or worry. We face them by remembering what God has done and trusting Him for what comes next.

3. Day 3 · Searching Hills

   Jesus looks for the lost.

   Bible story: The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin (Luke 15:1–10 · Matthew 18:12–14)

   Apply it: The shepherd left the ninety-nine to find the one, and threw a party when he found it. That’s how Jesus feels about every person: no one is too far away, too messy or too small. If you have ever felt lost, Jesus is looking for you. And He invites us to join the search: invite, include and pray for friends who don’t know Him yet.

4. Day 4 · The Shepherd’s Gate

   Jesus gave His life for me and rose again.

   Bible story: The Good Shepherd (John 10:1–18)

   Apply it: A hired hand runs when the wolf comes, but the Good Shepherd gives His life for the sheep. Jesus did exactly that on the cross, and then He rose again. His sheep hear His voice and follow Him. You can become one of His sheep today by trusting Him as your Shepherd.

5. Day 5 · Ranch Hands

   I follow Jesus and care for others.

   Bible story: Feed My Sheep (John 21:15–19)

   Apply it: Peter had failed Jesus, but Jesus asked him three times, “Lovest thou me?” and then gave him a job: feed my sheep. Loving Jesus shows up in caring for His people. You can feed His sheep by helping a younger child, praying for a friend or sharing what you learned this week.

What’s included, free

• Daily plans for one to five days, with opening, Bible story, game, craft and snack
• Volunteer team list, stations and crews sized to your numbers, and rotation schedules
• Coloring sheets and worksheets for every day
• A decorating guide and letter-size decorations to print
• Leader guide, schedule, poster, name tags and certificates
• A one-color T-shirt design with print files