Cast Your Net for an Unforgettable VBS Experience!
Get ready to dive into an exciting summer adventure where children, youth, and adults will discover what it means to be truly hooked on serving God!
The 2026 SSPB Vacation Bible School curriculum is designed to engage your entire church community in God's mission to reach the world with His love.
Theme Verse
"Jesus called out to them, 'Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!'"
— Matthew 4:19 (NLT)
Motto: I'm Hooked!
Five Days of Faith-Filled Adventure
Each day features engaging Bible stories, memorable verses, and practical applications:
Day 1: Hooked! Grace when Reeled In
Discover God's amazing grace through Jonah's story (Jonah 1-3)
Day 2: Hooked! My Testimony Is My Bait
Learn how the Woman at the Well shared her encounter with Jesus (John 4)
Day 3: Hooked! Being Sent
Explore Jesus' commissioning of the 72 disciples (Luke 10)
Day 4: Hooked! Spreading the Good News
Embrace the Great Commission (Matthew 28)
Day 5: Hooked! Sharing Your Fish
Experience Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000 and Paul's witness in Athens (John 6; Acts 17)
Materials Available Soon
Complete curriculum resources for Hooked! Reeled In to Serve God will be available for order in the coming months. Our comprehensive VBS package will include everything your church needs for a successful week of ministry, including:
- Leader guides for all age groups
- Student materials and activity books
- Decorating ideas and resources
- Music and media components
- Family take-home materials
- Promotional resources
Stay tuned for ordering information and release dates!
Why Choose SSPB VBS?
For over 110 years, the Sunday School Publishing Board has been providing biblically sound, culturally relevant Christian education resources for the Black church. Our VBS materials are
✝️ Biblically Grounded — Rooted in Scripture and sound theology
✝️ Age-Appropriate — Designed for children, youth, and adults
✝️ Engaging & Interactive — Hands-on learning that sticks
✝️ Mission-Focused — Equipping your church to reach your community
✝️ Easy to Implement — Complete resources with step-by-step guidance
What's the Catch?
- God desires that we know Him and make Him known. As we grow in our knowledge of Him, we discover His love for all people and His heart for the nations. This year at VBS, we encourage your church family to engage deeply with God and let Him reel you into His mission.
- Embracing His mission means following Jesus and being willing to share God's message of deliverance, hope, redemption, repentance, and salvation. So, get hooked with God, grab your fishing rod, and let's fish for those who need to hear and come into the knowledge of God's saving grace.
God desires that we know Him and make Him known. As we grow in our knowledge of Him, we discover His love for all people and His heart for the nations. This year at VBS, we encourage your church family to engage deeply with God and let Him reel you into His mission.
Embracing His mission means following Jesus and being willing to share God's message of deliverance, hope, redemption, repentance, and salvation. So, get hooked with God, grab your fishing rod, and let's fish for those who need to hear and come into the knowledge of God's saving grace.
Meet the Family
- Follow along with Grandpa Joe as he joins his son Junior, daughter-in-law Lisa, and grandchildren Trae, Anna, Micah, and Kelly on their annual fishing trip. At the lake, Grandpa Joe uses the opportunity to teach his grandkids what his dad taught him about fishing for people. This contemporary storyline brings biblical truths to life in ways children and families will remember long after VBS ends.
Follow along with Grandpa Joe as he joins his son Junior, daughter-in-law Lisa, and grandchildren Trae, Anna, Micah, and Kelly on their annual fishing trip. At the lake, Grandpa Joe uses the opportunity to teach his grandkids what his dad taught him about fishing for people. This contemporary storyline brings biblical truths to life in ways children and families will remember long after VBS ends.
Get Ready to Get Hooked!
- This summer, let SSPB help your church create an unforgettable VBS experience that will inspire your congregation to follow Jesus and fish for people.
- Materials releasing soon — watch this space for updates!
- "Salvation comes from the Lord." — Jonah 2:9
This summer, let SSPB help your church create an unforgettable VBS experience that will inspire your congregation to follow Jesus and fish for people.
Materials releasing soon — watch this space for updates!
"Salvation comes from the Lord." — Jonah 2:9
