2026 Mission EBV/VBS Theme: ¡Estación de Iluminación! / Illumination Station!
““I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” “Yo soy la luz del mundo. El que me sigue no andará en tinieblas, sino que tendrá la luz de la vida.””
With the 2026 Honduras Mission trip fast approaching, use this online resource to get ready for your ultimate EBV/VBS adventure in Honduras. From learning the songs (available in Spanish as well as English) to choreographed dances plus reviewing the daily bible stories, references & verses…..this is your go-to prep guide! You'll find everything you need right here for a successful & impactful VBS.
Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is
During our 2026 trip, we will invite kids to Illumination Station VBS for the brightest week of the year! While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher, but He is much more than that.
At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus' important question to His disciples,"Who do you say that I am?" As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, & reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world.
VBS DAILY LESSON PLAN
VBS 2026 will be an exciting & fun-filled week where children are encouraged to discover the truth that Jesus is the light of the world. Light is everywhere around us; we just might not be aware of it. Each day, the children will embark on an adventure to explore all the ways that light illuminates & develops our lives. It’s because of light that we can see precisely. We don’t need to stay in the dark any longer. Illumination Station shines a light on who Jesus really is.
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Bible Story Title: Jesus Asked Who People Thought He Was./ Jesús preguntó quién pensaba la gente que era.
Bible Story Reference: Matthew 16:13-20
Bonus Verse: You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. / Tú eres el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios vivo.
Bonus Verse Reference: Matthew 16:16
Spotlight Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Messiah, the promised Son of God. / ¿Quién es Jesús? Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo prometido de Dios.
Today’s Point: Jesus is God’s promised Son. / Jesús es el Hijo prometido de Dios.
SONG IN ESPANOL - TBD
SONG IN ENGLISH - TBD
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Bible Story Title: The Baptism of Jesus./ El bautismo de Jesús.
Bible Story Reference: Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:1-11; John 1:29-34
Bonus Verse: A voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”/ Una voz vino del cielo: «Tú eres mi Hijo amado; en ti tengo complacencia».
Bonus Verse Reference: Mark 1:11
Spotlight Question: Was Jesus just an ordinary man? Jesus is the perfect Son of God who came to be the Savior of the world. / ¿Fue Jesús un hombre común y corriente? Jesús es el Hijo perfecto de Dios que vino para ser el Salvador del mundo.
Today’s Point: Jesus is God’s perfect Son. / Jesús es el Hijo perfecto de Dios.
SONG IN ESPANOL - TBD
SONG IN ENGLISH - TBD
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Bible Story Title: Jesus Performed Miracles. / Jesús realizó milagros.
Bible Story Reference: Matthew 15:29-39
Bonus Verse: Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.” / Jesús se acercó y les dijo: «Toda autoridad me ha sido dada en el cielo y en la tierra».
Bonus Verse Reference: Matthew 28:18
Spotlight Question: Was Jesus just a teacher? Everything Jesus said and did showed that He is the powerful Son of God. / ¿Fue Jesús solo un maestro? Todo lo que dijo e hizo demostró que es el poderoso Hijo de Dios.
Today’s Point: Jesus is the powerful Son of God./ Jesús es el poderoso Hijo de Dios.
SONG IN ESPANOL - TBD
SONG IN ENGLISH - TBD
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Bible Story Title: Jesus Died & Rose to Life. / Jesús murió y resucitó.
Bible Story Reference: Mark 14:43–16:7
Bonus Verse: When the centurion … saw the way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” / Cuando el centurión… vio cómo exhalaba su último aliento, dijo: «¡Verdaderamente este hombre era Hijo de Dios!»
Bonus Verse Reference: Mark 15:39
Spotlight Question: Was Jesus just someone who lived a long time ago? Jesus lived, died, & rose to life again to be our Savior, now & forever. / ¿Fue Jesús simplemente alguien que vivió hace mucho tiempo? Jesús vivió, murió y resucitó para ser nuestro Salvador, ahora y para siempre.
Today’s Point: Jesus is the proven Son of God. Jesus is alive! / Jesús es el Hijo probado de Dios. ¡Jesús está vivo!
SONG IN ESPANOL - TBD
SONG IN ENGLISH - TBD
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Bible Story Title: Peter Preached About Jesus. / Pedro predicó acerca de Jesús.
Bible Story Reference: Acts 2
Bonus Verse: Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.. / Arrepentíos y bautícese cada uno de vosotros en el nombre de Jesucristo para perdón de los pecados; y recibiréis el don del Espíritu Santo.
Bonus Verse Reference: Acts 2:38
Spotlight Question: Why do I need to respond to Jesus? Jesus is the only way to receive God’s forgiveness. / ¿Por qué necesito responder a Jesús? Jesús es el único camino para recibir el perdón de Dios.
Today’s Point: Jesus is God’s plan for forgiveness. / Jesús es el plan de Dios para el perdón.
SONG IN ESPANOL - TBD
SONG IN ENGLISH - TBD
Illumination Station is based on John 8:12. Each day unpacks a powerful truth about Him, from being God's promised Son to the Savior who offers forgiveness. With engaging Bible stories, spotlight questions that address misconceptions about Jesus, & hands-on activities, kids will walk away knowing that Jesus is the Light they can follow forever.
KNOW YOUR PURPOSE, THEME & BIBLE CONTENT
Determine Your Purpose: Ask yourself why VBS matters & what you hope to accomplish while on mission.
Know The Bible Content: You cannot have a successful day at the office or home without proper preparation. The same thing happens with VBS. Take time, as far in advance as possible, for a quick overview of each day’s session. Consider the biblical content & pray that God helps you apply it to your life first. Make a mental note of the daily themes & Bible stories. *Note: The VBS program for Honduras will be condensed into 4 days; therefore, either we will double up on one day or exclude one lesson. The final lesson plan will be shared as we draw closer to travel.
Understand how the Content Ties To The Theme: Be sure you do not overshadow the importance of the biblical content with the theme. The theme is the vehicle used to engage kids in learning biblical truths.
IMPROVE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS
We all want to teach well. We want the children to have fun, love one another, & learn to love God. The unfortunate news is no one is a perfect teacher - but everyone can be a better teacher! Our mistakes as teachers can be turned into opportunities for God’s power & goodness to work through us & remind us that God is always working in the lives of the children we’re teaching, whether we are perfect teachers or not. Remember that showing children love is one of the greatest ways for us to teach them about God’s love, & that is the most important lesson for us all! Here are some tips to improve our skills:
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You will not be able to improve without God’s wisdom & help.
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It doesn’t matter how good your teaching methods are if you are not accurately teaching the Word of God.
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Find out what they like to do in school. Ask them how they like to learn.
Try this:
• Get on the child’s level & maintain direct eye contact. This may mean you need to get on your knees, squat down or sit in a chair.
• Listen attentively (in the same way you would like to be listened to).
• Talk about things you have in common (freckles, dark hair, taste in food, number of siblings).
• Ask the child for his or her opinion on a topic.
• Compliment the child’s actions & choices & not just how the child looks or dresses.
• Say the child’s name often.
Avoid this:
• Do not rush the child but listen patiently.
• Do not make everything a lesson or lecture. Just enjoy getting to know the child better.
• Do not force conversation when a child is not in the mood to talk.
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You will learn new things & find out which methods you would like to use, & which methods would not. Even the most experienced teacher can be energized by observing someone else teach.
Alternate Fundraising: VBS AMAZON WISH LIST
Do you have folks who are looking to purchase items that will directly benefit the kids in Honduras? If so, consider publishing this link below on Social Media, your Managed Missions Page, and/or in your email communications. Note: The 2026 Wish List will be available soon!