Welcome to Mystery Island!
Join the fun in the sun! 
Is there only one God? Who is God? What is God like? Does God love me? Can I know God?
Our kids grapple with questions like these every day. At Mystery Island, prepare to be thrilled from the top of your sun-drenched head to the tip of your sandy toes as we explore an intriguing tropical paradise while tracking down the one true God.
Kids will gain a better understanding of our awe-inspiring Creator God and the salvation he offers through Jesus Christ!
They’ll discover who God is by studying his attributes as they look to the only source of truth, God’s Word.
Grab your sunscreen and get ready for a taste of paradise as you track down the one true God with Mystery Island!
Mystery Island Stations
Day 1: God is GREAT!—As we stop in Acts 17 and find a city full of idols, we’ll hunt for clues about our great God and discover we must have the right view of him. We can’t make up a god of our own choosing.
Day 2: God is ALMIGHTY!—Our mighty God knows everything, is everywhere, and has the power to do anything. As we study the account of Jonah, we’ll oooohhh and aaahhh as we focus on the three big Os of God—his omniscience, his omnipotence, and his omnipresence.
Day 3: God is RULER!—We’ll check in with Isaiah and realize God is not like us. Our minds will be blown away by his vastness, beauty, and holiness.
Day 4: God is EMMANUEL!—God is high and mighty, Lord of all creation. And yet, he also came to earth (Emmanuel means “God with us”) and desires a relationship with the people he has made. He is good and he loves us.
Day 5: God is TRUSTWORTHY!—With the account of David, we’ll learn that God is great, God is good, and God is perfect in all things, so we can trust him with our lives. He is our rock.
From the minute our islanders arrive at Mystery Island, they’ll find fun waiting to happen. The day begins at the Islander Assembly, a supercharged opening complete with entertaining welcomes, rockin’ songs, a mission moment, and prayer. Then we're off to four fun rotation sites:
Lighthouse Lessons, the teaching time. Here, islanders will track down truths about the one true God and discover he is a priceless treasure.
Tropical Treats, the snack spot. Islanders will enjoy island eatables at this yummy stop.
Ride the Tide Games, the recreation location. At this location, islanders attempt fun surf and sand challenges.
Deep Sea Science and Crafts, the science, craft, music, mission, and memory verse spot. This location features a wide array of activities to choose from: electrifying science experiments to explore, creative crafts to invent, high-energy songs to sing, fun memory verse games to play, or mission time to investigate (for those who want to spend more time than is given during the Assembly).
After finishing the day's rotations, everyone heads back to the Islander Assembly for the closing that includes more singing, a Creature Feature, contest results, and the greatly anticipated daily drama, which is a highlight of the kids' day.
The drama features two siblings who are invited to an island treasure hunt as part of their inheritance from a rich uncle. In the midst of their search, much mystery, intrigue, adventure, and humor occur, and valuable lessons are learned.
So grab your beach tote, and let’s head out for some fun in the sun at Mystery Island!
Daily Overview
Day 1: God Is Great!
Bible Passage: Paul in a City of False Gods—Acts 17:16–34 
Lesson Focus: God is GREAT! He is the one and only God who is the awe-inspiring Creator. 
Apologetics Focus: There’s only one God as revealed in the Bible. You can’t make up a god of your own choosing.
Animal Pal: Camo the Chameleon 
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised." Psalm 145:3 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.” Psalm 145:3 (ESV)
Day 2: God Is Almighty!
Bible Passage: Jonah and God Almighty—Book of Jonah; Psalm 139 
Lesson Focus: God is ALMIGHTY! He is all knowing, all powerful, and all present. 
Apologetics Focus: Nothing is too hard for God.

Animal Pal: Flip the Flapjack Octopus 
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
“Behold, I am the Lord . . . Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 (ESV)
Day 3: God Is Ruler!
Bible Passage: Isaiah’s Vision of God—Isaiah 6:1–3, Psalm 8
Lesson Focus: God is RULER! He is the majestic king who is holy and perfect. 
Apologetics Focus: God is the same in the Old Testament as he is in the New Testament. He was and is and always will be in charge.

Animal Pal: Clark the Great White Shark
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.” Isaiah 6:3 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
‘And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”’ Isaiah 6:3 (ESV)
Day 4: God Is Emmanuel!
Bible Passage: God Came to Earth—Gospel Presentation—Selected Scriptures
Lesson Focus: God is EMMANUEL! He is the loving, good Savior who came to earth. 
Apologetics Focus: God is three-in-one—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Even though there is mystery to this, God is knowable.

Animal Pal: Jam the Immortal Jellyfish
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Roman 5:8 (ESV)
Day 5: God Is Trustworthy!
Bible Passage: David Trusts God—1 Samuel 17
Lesson Focus: God is TRUSTWORTHY! He is our rock. We should praise, thank, worship, adore, and live for him. 

Apologetics Focus: God is bigger and greater than our unanswered questions. We can trust him.

Animal Pal: Trusty the Macaw
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. " Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV)
News You Need to Know
T-Shirt Info
VBS T-shirts are available in the foyer for $5 each. They are a nice quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton shirt. Sizes available are: Youth extra-small, Youth small, Youth medium, Youth large, Adult small, Adult medium, Adult large, Adult XL, Adult XXL, Adult XXXL, Adult XXXXL. Limited quantities available, so get yours now!
Seashore Songs Music CDs for Sale
Music CDs featuring songs from this year’s VBS are also for sale. These are $2 each and are available in the foyer. 
Treasure Hunts and Contests
We will be having exciting daily treasure hunts and contests this week for ages 4–12. Your child can earn individual and team points each day by participating in the following:
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VBS Bookstore
Our bookstore this year will have a fantastic assortment of both children and adult Christian resources for sale at great prices. The bookstore will be open Monday through Friday and the Sunday morning following VBS. It will be located in the foyer, so stop and have a look.
Games
Sturdy shoes are recommended every day so your children can freely run and play without twisting an ankle.
Craft Alert
Our crafts are awesome, fun, and potentially messy! Please make sure your children wear play clothes that can get dirty. 
Mission Moment—Food Paks with Children's Hunger Fund
Our mission project this year is called The Great Treasure Hunt. We'll be raising money for a ministry called Children’s Hunger Fund that delivers the hope of the gospel in a special way. During mission time, your kids will set off on a treasure hunt to collect quarters to support local churches delivering hope and food to children in need all over the world.  Your mission is to collect coins for meals that will be delivered in Children’s Hunger Fund Food Paks. 
A Food Pak is a 20-pound box of nutritious food that is hand-delivered to the home of a needy family by a trained volunteer from a local church in their community. 
Rally your kids to raise funds for the meals that go in every Food Pak. Each meal costs only 25 cents! So, every dollar that’s raised provides four meals for hungry kids—and each meal represents an opportunity to proclaim the gospel!
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
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Closing Program
On Sunday morning we will host a closing program. 
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This will be a big, exciting time for the children, so we’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday morning!