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Big Fish Bay is a nautical theme where kids explore an exciting bay, fish off the pier, and venture out to sea, complete with a lighthouse, tall ships, and coastal animals. During lesson time, kids will embark on a journey into the life of Jonah. They'll encounter God's mercy and see how His compassionate heart was most fully expressed in Jesus' death and resurrection. Seeing God's mercy, sharing God's mercy—kids will be "Hooked on God's Mercy."

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Overboard: Jonah Runs from God

BIBLE TEXT

Jonah 1:1–16
TOPIC

Following God's direction
MEMORY VERSE

"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful" (Luke 6:36).
THEME

God's leading is always best for us.
OBJECTIVE

Students will realize that God's direction is best, so they need to follow Him.

In the Sea: Jonah Thanks God

BIBLE TEXT

Jonah 1:17—2:10
TOPIC

Looking to God for rescue
MEMORY VERSE

"The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee" (Psalm 145:9, 10).
THEME

God's rescuing work is the answer to our greatest needs.
OBJECTIVE

Students will respond to God's offers of rescue and will thank Him for His rescuing work.

On the Lifeboat: Nineveh Receives God's Mercy

BIBLE TEXT

Jonah 3:1–10
TOPIC

Sharing God's compassion
MEMORY VERSE

"Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee" (Psalm 86:5).
THEME

God's compassion and mercy are worth sharing.
OBJECTIVE

Students will realize that nobody is beyond God's mercy and will seek to share God's mercy with others.

Against the Wind: Jonah Is Angry at God

BIBLE TEXT

Jonah 4:1–11
TOPIC

Choosing what God wants
MEMORY VERSE

"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21).
THEME

God's desires should be our desires.
OBJECTIVE

Students will compare God's desires with what they want and will identify ways to have God's perspective.

From the Lighthouse: Jesus Shows God's Mercy

BIBLE TEXT

Luke 23:33–46; 24:1–12
TOPIC

Trusting in Jesus' work
MEMORY VERSE

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us" (Titus 3:5).
THEME

God offers us His mercy through Jesus' death and resurrection.
OBJECTIVE

Students will look to Jesus, the One Who truly showed God's mercy, and will seek to follow His example.

Every year we place a strong emphasis on the salvation message. This year is no different!

With RBP VBS, no teacher ever has to be without a copy of the salvation message. RBP VBS is a fully integrated, gospel-centered program that weaves the salvation message into each lesson! Our programs are built around a solid theological framework and motivated by a desire to teach Bible truths using age-appropriate methods. VBS could be your biggest evangelistic outreach event of the year! Don't limit your potential impact by using programs light in content and evangelism.

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Director Materials

Director Guide
Director Resource CD Set
Thank-You Card

Classroom Materials

Teacher Books (2s & 3s—Youth)
Student Activity Sheets (2s & 3s—Junior)
Youth Student Book
Adult Bible Study:Overboard: Grasping God's Grace
Big Fish Bay Verse Poster
Big Fish BayLesson Visual Poster

Evangelism

Salvation Poster
Gospel Bookmark
5 Salvation Tracts
Welcome to the Family!
Family Fun Sheet

Promotions

Theme Poster
Theme Invitation Flyer
Theme Bulletin Cover
Theme Postcard
Theme Doorknob Hanger

Music

Big Fish Bay Worship DVD
Big Fish Bay Music CD Set
Songbook (Digital Download)

Crafts

Big Fish Bay Craft Ideas Book
Day in the Bay Photo Frame
Sail Your Own Ship Craft Kit

Attendance

Registration Card
Attendance Chart
Nametags
Big Fish Bay Pass & Sticker Sheet

Gifts & Awards

Big Fish Bay Backpack
Big Fish Bay Pouch
Sticky Notepad
Theme Button
Theme Sticker
Iron-On
Plush Whale
Ship Spyglass
Whale Squirt
Find Jonah Toy-Filled Whale
Wind-Up Crab
Anchors & Crabs Take-Home Bags

Missions

Missions Poster
Missions Stories & Photos
Missions PowerPoint

Catalog

Order Form
Missions Project Overview

Order Your Kit

Introductory Kit
Director Resources
KJV Classroom Materials
NKJV Classroom Materials
Evangelism
Promotions
Music
Crafts
Attendance
Decorations
Puppet Resources
Teaching Resources
Gifts & Awards
Apparel
Snacks
Games
Canadian Orders

We know that decorating is an important factor when choosing a VBS program. Our director guide, teacher books, and decorating CD help directors imagine what Big Fish Bay can look like at their church. We provide decorating ideas that any church can do on its own, and also recommend using any of the more than 55 decorating items from our catalog.

Big Fish Bay

Let's Go to the Bay

Plenty of Mercy and Grace (Slow to Anger)

Poor Jonah

You Are Good

Mighty to Save

Peace Like a River

Glory to His Name

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

The Best Place

Puppet Script - Oliver

Puppet Script - Group Skit

Feeling safe—feeling loved—these conditions are priceless! But many children around the world are not safe and do not have anyone to love them. It's sad. Disease and war and crime have left many children in Myanmar, India, Haiti, Uganda, and Bangladesh without hope. They are orphans. That means their parents either died or have no way of caring for them. But orphanages provide hope to these boys and girls!

Every day, churches around the world show God's mercy and love by caring for orphans. When you give to Operation Safe Harbor, you are helping these orphans too. You are saying "Jesus loves you!" in a way that counts.

An offering of $40 will cover a school uniform and the first month of school for an orphan.
An offering of $50 will provide an orphan with food for a month.
An offering of $70 will give two orphans a bunk bed so they don't have to sleep on the floor.
An offering of $200 will provide an orphanage with a set of cookware to prepare food for boys and girls.

By giving to Operation Safe Harbor, you will have an important part in showing God's mercy to needy children and in helping them learn about Jesus!