VBS: Vacation Bible School

Root Kids in a Relationship with God
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures.
Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God.
They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.  

2026 Vacation Bible School
"Rainforest Falls", will be held
the week of July 27 - 31
Monday-Friday
from 6:15-8:15 PM
at the Van Meter United Methodist Church.

Here's a link to our registration page.

Volunteer!
We welcome volunteers from middle-school and high-school as well as adults.
You can help us get ready or help during the week of VBS.
High schoolers can earn silver chord hours.
Contact the church office at 515-996-2572 or sign up online here to volunteer.

What Is VBS?

VBS!!! It's the acronym for Vacation Bible School. Each evening of VBS, children TK to 5th grade gather at church for fun with a focus of learning more about God. When we asked our children what they liked best about VBS the answers were as varied as the VBS learning stations. Some liked songs, some liked snacks, some liked the outdoor games, or crafts, or science, or story time. With all that, what's not to like? Come and enjoy the holy chaos of Vacation Bible School. All kids and stalwart adults are welcome.

storytime in a setting with black, star-covered walls

Storytime

crafts - children paint with watercolors

Crafts

science - exploring vortices with colored water and a "tornato tube"

Science

children dancing

Singing and Dancing

ourtoor play

Outdoor Games

smiling boy with a happy mess

VBS Smiles

snack time

Snacks

children work together  using a large, colorful tarp to toss several light-weight toys into the air

VBS!!!

Vacation Bible School Director: