Welcome to Wonder Junction!
Howdy partners! 
Look to your left—do you see the cattle over yonder stampeding across the plains? Look to your right—can your eyes make out the sun-covered buttes of the desert? Look behind you—the brand new transcontinental railroad is rumbling along the tracks! From the Badlands of South Dakota to the mountains of the Rockies, there is wonder to be discovered everywhere we turn in the Old West!
Join us as we gallop through the wonder-filled West, where our friends at Wonder Junction will teach us about the grandest wonder of all—Jesus Christ. Each day we’ll dig deeper into who this awe-inspiring Jesus is, encouraging kids to develop a love for Jesus and a desire to live for his glory.
Day 1: The Wonder of His Birth—We learned that the wonder of wonders is Jesus, our Creator God. He came to earth as a baby. And wow—what a special birth! Prophets told about Jesus hundreds of years earlier. An angel told Mary about God’s plan. Then on the night he was born, angels worshipped as shepherds listened in awe. And a special star led wise men to the new King. Best of all, Jesus wanted to come to be our Savior. He came as our Immanuel, God with us. Now, that’s a wonder!
Day 2: The Wonder of His Childhood—Kids’ lives are alike in many ways. In Wonder Junction, kids do a heap of chores, get learnin’ at the schoolhouse, and play down by the crick. But Jesus’ childhood was unique. Although he was a kid, Jesus is also God! He was happy and sad, but he was never selfish. He got hungry and tired, but he was never worried or afraid or hangry. Jesus always obeyed his parents and never sinned. He grew strong and full of wisdom. By the age of 12, he knew his mission from God his Father. What a wonder! 
Day 3: The Wonder of His Ministry Years—Today, we meet Mr. Percy Jones, owner of the Wonder Junction general store. Good ol’ Percy, he’d bend over backward to get ya what ya need. That’s mighty helpful, but it’s nothin’ compared to how Jesus cares for people. Whatever a person needs, he will supply it. Jesus showed he’s God through his wonderworking power. He healed sickness with a single touch. He stopped a storm with one command. He even brought the dead back to life! But the wonder of wonders is that he forgives sins. We’ve all sinned by disobeying God. Only Jesus provides the way to forgiveness we all need. Yes siree, Jesus is a wonder!
Day 4: The Wonder of His Death and Resurrection—Today, we learn that we all have something in common—even with bad guys like Billy the Kid in the Old West. We all choose to sin (disobey God’s commands). Sin separates us from our holy God. After Adam and Eve disobeyed, every person has sinned and needs a way to have fellowship with God. Jesus paid the penalty for sin when he died on a cross and showed that God accepted his payment when he rose from the dead. What a wonder! You can have fellowship with God and eternal life with him when you admit you are a sinner (repent) and believe Jesus died and rose to life. God will welcome you into his family!
Day 5: The Wonder of His Return—This isn’t the end, y’all! Jesus returned to heaven after he rose from the dead and promised that he would return one day. As we wait for his return, God has a mission for his children to tell others about Jesus. He gives us time, talents, and money to use. We should work hard, like the faithful servants in Jesus’ story (Matthew 25:14–30). Now, working for God doesn’t git ya into heaven, but we should want to work hard because he loves us. Jesus is comin’ back someday—it’s fer sure gonna happen! And all who believe in him will live forever in the new heavens and earth. That’ll be a wonder to beat them all!
Wonder and amazement await us each day at Wonder Junction, where kids will gather at the All Aboard Assembly, a high-energy beginning that includes wacky intros, lively songs, a mission moment, and prayer.
Then we’re off to rotate through five fun sites:
High Point Bible Time, where God’s Word is taught in creative, hands-on ways.
Carpenter Joe’s Science and Crafts, where kids get their hands dirty as they make crafts and explore God’s world through science experiments.
Sweet Sadie’s Snacks, where kids munch on some downright tasty home-cooked vittles.
Gallopin’ Gabe’s Games, the rambunctious rec time where kids might just get plumb tuckered out.
Miss Millie’s Missions, Music, and Memory Verses, where kids sing songs, learn their memory verses, or go in-depth with the mission moment featuring Children’s Hunger Fund.
Finally, everyone is rounded up to head back to the All Aboard Assembly for the closing, where there’s more singing, contest results, and the highly anticipated daily drama that highlights the shenanigans of two bumbling bandits who are transformed after learning about the wonderful life of Jesus Christ.
So dust off your boots, grab your bandana, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good ol’ time at Wonder Junction!
Daily Overview
Day 1: The Wonder of His Birth
Bible Passage: Matthew 1–2; Luke 2
Lesson Focus: The baby King’s birth was a wonder. What amazing happenings surrounded it?
Names of Jesus: Creator, Immanuel
Apologetics Focus: Is Jesus the most important person ever born? 
Animal Pal: Tiny the Cougar Kitten
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14 (ESV)
Memory Verse: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory . . . full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV)
Day 2: The Wonder of His Childhood
Bible Passage: Luke2:39–52
Lesson Focus: The young King’s childhood was a wonder. What was he like as a child and teen?
Name of Jesus: Carpenter
Apologetics Focus: Is Jesus God or man—or both?
Animal Pal: Junior the Wolf Pup
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor. Luke 2:52 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52 (ESV)
Day 3: The Wonder of His Ministry Years
Bible Passage: Selections from Mark

Lesson Focus: The adult King’s ministry years were a wonder. What astonishing things occurred?
Name of Jesus: Almighty
Apologetics Focus: Has anyone else had the power to raise himself from the dead? 
Animal Pal: Mighty the Bison 
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. John 21:25 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. John 21:25 (ESV)
Day 4: The Wonder of His Death & Resurrection
Bible Passage: Matthew 27–28
Lesson Focus: The risen King’s death and resurrection were a wonder. How were they like no other?
Name of Jesus: Savior
Apologetics Focus: Was Jesus completely dead?
Animal Pal: Champ the Grizzly Bear
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. John 20:31 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (ESV)
Day 5: The Wonder of His Return
Bible Passage: Matthew 25:14–29

Lesson Focus: The return of the King of kings will be a wonder. What should we be doing in the meantime?
Name of Jesus: King of kings
Apologetics Focus: How will Jesus return? 
Animal Pal: Mission the horse
Toddler/Pre-Primary Memory Verse: 
Your kingdom come, your will be done. Matthew 6:10 (ESV)
Primary/Junior Memory Verse:
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 (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 2XL, Adult 3XL, Adult 4XL. Limited quantities available, so get yours now!
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. You can also stream the music: https://answersingenesis.org/vbs/music-streaming/. 
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 Hope Roundup. 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 can provide 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!