Welcome to VBS 2026 at FBCM!

Where Faith and Fun Meet

VBS 2026 — Illumination Station 
Shine a Light on Who Jesus Really Is!

Mark your calendars and get ready for the brightest week of the summer! This year at First Baptist Church Meridianville, Vacation Bible School will be powered by Lifeway’s Illumination Station — an exciting, light-filled journey where kids will discover that Jesus is the Light of the world!

Vacation Bible School FAQs

When is VBS?

This year, 2026, VBS will be on June 15 to June 19 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

What ages are eligible to come to Vacation Bible School?

All children who are entering Kindergarten to children who just completed 6th grade are eligible to participate! Invite friends and neighbors to join us, too!

If your child is entering Kindergarden, select “Pre-School.” For all other grades, select the grade your child just completed.

Is anyone eligible to volunteer at VBS?

We only allow teens and adults who regularly attend FBCM to volunteer at our VBS. All VBS workers are required to complete FBCM’s screening process.

What should my child wear?

Casual clothes such as shorts and t-shirts with closed-toe shoes such as tennis shoes (no flip flops). 

We are planning on having lots of fun and will have a game time outside every day!  We also recommend that you apply sunscreen on your child before dropping him/her off.

What should my child bring?

As little as possible. They will be moving from room to room, and unnecessary stuff can get lost easily.

What types of snacks will you serve?

VBS snacks each day will be fruit, cookies, and/or chips.  You may provide an alternate snack for your child if he or she has food allergies.

If you would like to bring an alternative snack, please label it with your child’s name and grade and leave it with the kitchen crew.

Where are you located?

Our address is 175 Monroe Rd. Meridianville, AL 35759

How do I know what group my child will be in?

We usually finalize the groups on the weekend before VBS begins so when you check in your child, your child will have the group’s assignment next to his/her name.

 

What time should I bring my child?

If possible, please register your child online prior to checking in by clicking HERE.

Monday registration will open at 8:45 am. The main session doors will open at 8:50 am for drop off.

We ask that a parent/adult walk your child into the building and drop them off at their group each day.

How do I pick up my child?

Please park and come in to pick up your child(ren). We will ask you to show your security sticker to enter the building.

If you forget or lose your child’s security sticker, please visit the registration table for a replacement. You will need to show a photo ID.

We recommend that you take a picture of your security sticker as soon as you receive it in case it is lost or forgotten or in case you need to send it to someone for the purpose of picking up your child.

What if someone other than me is picking up my child?

Please let your child’s leader know at drop-off if someone other than you will be picking up your child. Be sure to give your child’s security sticker or send a picture of it to that person. If that person does not have your child’s security sticker, he/she will be asked to step aside until you can be contacted.

What if I need to get in contact with my child while they are at VBS?

Please text (256) 502-6425‬, and someone will contact you. You may also call the church office at (256) 828-1607.

Is there a cost?

No, but we will be featuring a missions project throughout the week. There will be a competition between the boys and the girls. So feel free to give your child some change to put in the missions offering!

How can I order a VBS T-shirt?

You can order a VBS T-shirt for you and/or your children by following this link HERE.

The VBS T-shirt will close on May 24. If you miss this deadline, we might have extras to sell during VBS. Check with the front desk when you check in for VBS!

Upcoming Events for Kids

VBS FAMILY NIGHT

June 25 AT 5:30 PM

Back to School Bash

July 29th at 5:00 PM

Family Fall Fest

October 24, 2026

FREE