Is your church looking for a Vacation Bible School experience that puts a special emphasis on catechesis, hymns, and liturgy from a distinctly Lutheran approach? This VBS option, based on the hymn “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” (Hymn 516 in Lutheran Service Book), is the ideal choice. At Wake, Awake, children learn the wonderful truth that Christ, our Savior, who once came to this world to save us, will come again and take all believers to live with Him forever in the new creation.  

Each day at Wake, Awake...

• Everyone starts with Opening Worship, where children, leaders, and helpers sing, hear God’s Word, and pray together.
• Then, children head off to a Bible Lesson, where they learn a Bible narrative that relates to themes of the hymn.
• Next, children attend a Catechism Lesson that shares a teaching from Luther’s Small Catechism.
• Finally, they go to a Hymn Lesson, where they explore the biblical themes of the hymn text and sing together. 
• Children also enjoy Snacks, Games, and a Craft before coming together again for Closing Worship.

Each of the five days of Wake, Awake focuses on a line from the hymn paired with a Bible narrative, Central Truth, Bible Verse, Catechism Connection, Law and Gospel, Craft, Games, and Snacks. 

Purchase of this VBS guide includes digital resources, including a downloadable version of this Hymn VBS guide plus a music recording of the hymn “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” and other helpful resources through the online digital content center.