how do you find

your way in a world

gone wild?

From June 8th through June 11th, 2025 we take a trip to the great white north without ever leaving East Tennessee.  During each day of Vacation Bible School kids take a trek to find a rock-solid foundation for their faith and an unshakable friendship with Jesus.  Come join the expedition as we learn to trust Jesus in a wild world. 


VBS Schedule


5:30 to 6:00 pm  

Dinner in Asbury Hall (lower level)


6:00 to 8:00 pm  

VBS Activities


ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS ENDED.

REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START OF EACH EVENING OF VBS.

DON'T FRET IF YOU WEREN'T ABLE TO SIGN UP ONLINE.  

WE CAN "BEARLY" WAIT TO SEE YOU HERE JUNE 8TH - 11TH. 


If you have questions about VBS, please contact 1st Kids Director, Kristi Alton.

865-982-1273 ext. 712

kalton@1stchurch.org



what to expect each evening

meet your buddies

from the true north!

Throughout the four nights of Vacation Bible School we will go on the ultimate Alaskan Adventure where we'll experience the Northern Lights, gaze up at majestic mountains, race down rivers and glance at glistening glaciers.  Along the way we'll meet some cool characters that will help point the way toward Jesus, our True North!

  • An otter laying on its back. The character is named Ponder and is part of the True North Vacation Bible School

    day 1 - Hello, i'm ponder

    Bible Point: 

    When we wonder, we can trust Jesus.

    Bible Verse: 

    "Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise." - Matthew 7:24

    Bible Story: 

    John prepares the way and baptizes Jesus. - Matthew 3; 11:1-6

  • A lobster named Clawdia with one of her pinchers up in the air. She is a character in the True North Vacation Bible School

    day 2 - hello, i'm clawdia

    Bible Point:

    When we feel alone, we can trust Jesus.

    Bible Verse:

    "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Mathew 11:28

    Bible Story: 

    Jesus teaches about God's love for us. - Matthew 6:25-33; 18:12-14

  • day 3 - hello, i'm kody

    Bible Point: 

    When we feel powerless, we can trust Jesus.

    Bible Verse:

    "Don't be afraid,' he said, 'Take courage. I am here!" - Matthew 14:27

    Bible Story:

    A Roman officer trusts Jesus - Matthew 8:5-13

  • day 4 - Hello, i'm bruce

    Bible Point:

    When we need help, we can trust Jesus.

    Bible Verse:

    "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." - Matthew 28:20

    Bible Story:

    Jesus gives the Great Commission, and the Holy Spirit comes. - Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:1-12

Look back at

scuba vbs 2024


Want a look at what VBS was like in 2024?

Check out our photo galleries to see how everyone dove deeper into their faith?  


VBS DAY 1


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VBS DAY 3 


VBS DAY 4