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Theme Songs
Quest for Truth
by Kevin Bueltmann
REFRAIN
When you’re on a quest, search for Truth
Even at this age, in your youth.
Come along with us, be a sleuth,
He’s the Way, He’s the Truth, He’s the Life.
When you find you’re lost, He’s the Way.
When you are confused, He’s the Truth.
When you’re feeling down, He’s the Life.
He’s the Way, He’s the Truth, He’s the Life.
1. You will know the Truth; the Lord will set you free.
Jesus died and rose and lives eternally.
In His love He saved you from all sin and strife.
By His grace, through faith, He gives eternal life. REFRAIN
2. Jesus came to save us and give faith to you.
We can trust His Word because His Word is true.
Baptized by the Spirit, you are all His own.
Go and tell about Him, you are not alone. REFRAIN
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program.
Except Through Me
by Kevin Bueltmann
Jesus said: (Jesus said:)
I am the Way! (I am the Way!)
And the Truth! (And the Truth!)
And the Life! (And the Life!)
Jesus said: (Jesus said:)
I am the Way! (I am the Way!)
And the Truth! (And the Truth!)
And the Life! (And the Life!)
No one (No one!)
Comes to the Father except through Me.
No one (No one!)
Comes to the Father except through Me. REPEAT
Jesus! The Way! Jesus! The Truth! Jesus! The Life!
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program.
The Truth
by John Folkening
REFRAIN
We’ll tell you the truth, as true as can be.
Jesus died and then rose to set our hearts free.
Baptized we’re in His family.
1. Jesus is Lord, our Messiah and King,
Jesus, our Friend, is the reason we sing. REFRAIN
2. Jesus is Comfort when we hurt so much.
Jesus our Healer cures us with His touch. REFRAIN
Baptized we’re in His family. REPEAT
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program.
It’s a New Day, Rejoice!
by John Folkening
1. It’s a new day, rejoice! Sing an Easter Alleluia!
It’s a new day, rejoice! Put away that look of gloom!
It’s a new day, rejoice! Sing an Easter Alleluia!
Jesus, our Lord, has arisen from the tomb!
2. It’s a new day, rejoice! Tell the women who are looking!
It’s a new day, rejoice! Listen to the angel’s word!
It’s a new day, rejoice! Tell the women who are looking!
“Jesus now lives!” is the best news ever heard!
3. It’s a new day, rejoice! You can count on Jesus’ promise.
It’s a new day, rejoice! Join our song and greet the dawn.
It’s a new day, rejoice! You can count on Jesus’ promise.
Jesus brings light! All the darkness now is gone!
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VBS program.
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Now That You Know
by John Folkening
1. Now that you know, get up and go!
Rush like the wind to ev’ry creature.
Now that you’ve heard, spread the Good Word!
Jesus wants you to be His teacher.
2. Now that you know, get up and go!
Swim like a fish through ev’ry ocean.
Now that you’ve heard, spread the Good Word!
God’s Spirit wants you set in motion.
3. Now that you know, get up and go!
Fly like a bird to ev’ry nation.
Now that you’ve heard, spread the Good Word!
Come on and join God’s celebration.
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VBS program.
One Way to Heaven
by Nancy Stallard
1. There’s only one way to heaven and Jesus is the Way!
His grace forgives our sins so we can enter in.
There’s only one way to heaven and Jesus is the Way!
It’s nothing that we’ve earned or can repay.
REFRAIN
But you can’t work enough, be rich enough, act nice enough to get there on your own.
Can’t be good enough or try hard enough; only grace is enough to make heaven our home!
2. There’s only one way to heaven and Jesus is the Way!
His love chose to forgive so we can freely live.
There’s only one way to heaven and Jesus is the Way,
A gift for you and me, for everyone today. REFRAIN
Only grace is enough to make heaven our home. REPEAT
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program.
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I Love to Tell the Story
1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story, because I know it’s true;
It satisfies my longings as nothing else would do.
REFRAIN
I love to tell the story;
It gives our God the glory
To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
2. I love to tell the story of our dear Savior’s birth,
Of how the angel chorus announced with joyful mirth,
Of how the lowly shepherds on bended knees adored.
That little baby, Jesus, was Christ the earth’s true Lord. REFRAIN
3. I love to tell the story of how He was baptized,
How God’s great voice from heaven spoke loudly from the skies,
How God the Holy Spirit descended as a dove,
How Jesus heard His Father proclaim to all His love. REFRAIN
4. I love to tell the story of how the people came
To see Him feed the hungry, to see Him cure the lame,
For Jesus shows compassion to those in storm and strife
And offers all His children His gift—eternal life. REFRAIN
5. I love to tell the story, although it’s sad to tell,
Of how our Lord and Master faced pain and death and hell.
Dear Jesus, whipped and bleeding, was hung upon the tree
And died on that Good Friday to save both you and me. REFRAIN
6. I love to tell the story of how our Lord and friend
Rose up on Easter morning and reigns in highest heav’n.
The love of God the Father, the Spirit, and the Son
Has given us salvation, the free gift Jesus won. REFRAIN
7. I love to tell the story of Spirit, wind, and fire
That gave to the disciples the Word that would inspire.
Three thousand who were gathered, the wayward and the lost,
Would trust in Christ, their Savior, on that first Pentecost. REFRAIN
Refrain (alt.) and stanza 1 by Arabella Katherine Hankey, public domain; stanzas 2–6 copyright © 1991 by Jeffery E. Burkart.
Stanza 7 copyright © 2007 by Jeffrey E. Burkart. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Permission granted for the purchaser
to make copies for the 2007 VBS program.
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Hush! Not a Peep
by Daniel Burow, tr.
1. Hush! Not a peep!
The Christ Child needs to sleep.
Hear Mary singing songs so sweetly
As she feeds our Lord so meekly.
Hush! Not a peep!
The Christ Child needs to sleep.
2. Sleep, sleep, sleep,
My little Jesus, sleep.
The angel choir with muted voices,
Round the sleepy Child rejoices.
Sleep, sleep, sleep,
My little Jesus sleep.
My little Jesus sleep.
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I’ll Never Be Alone
by Lisa Hahn
1. Father, You made me. Jesus, You save me.
Spirit, You give me life.
You’re my God. I’m Your own.
I’ll never be alone.
2. How do I know? God’s Word tells me so—
The Bible, His book for me.
And it’s true, it’s for you.
Read it and you will see.
Jesus loves you and me.
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program.
Who Is Jesus?
by Cynthia A. Wheeler
1. Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
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He’s God’s Son. He’s God’s Son.
He came to save us,
Died and rose to give us
Life with Him, life with Him.
2. Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus?
He’s the One, He’s the One
Promised as our Savior,
Friend and Lord and Brother.
He’s the One. He’s the One.
Sing first stanza as a round.
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program.
Easter Song
by Lisa Hahn
REFRAIN
Alleluia. Alleluia. Jesus lives again!
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Amen!
1. Palms and praises. Palms and praises.
Take and eat. Take and eat.
Garden praying. Garden praying.
Weary feet. Weary feet. REFRAIN
2. Bleeding, dying. Bleeding, dying.
All alone. All alone.
Cross and crying. Cross and crying.
Grave and stone. Grave and stone. REFRAIN
3. Love and mercy. Love and mercy.
Just for me. Just for me.
Sin forgiven. Sin forgiven.
I am free. I am free. REFRAIN
Alleluia. Amen! Alleluia!
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program.
Without a Doubt
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by Lisa Hahn
1. G-R-A-C-E. Grace, grace, grace.
I am saved by grace in Jesus.
I am baptized. Jesus picked me out.
I’m forgiven. I’m His without a doubt.
2. F-A-I-T-H. Faith, faith, faith.
I am saved through faith in Jesus.
I am baptized. Jesus picked me out.
I’m forgiven. I’m His without a doubt.
3. B-I-B-L-E, that’s God’s book.
It tells me I’m saved in Jesus.
I am baptized. Jesus picked me out.
I’m forgiven. I’m His without a doubt.
I’m His without a doubt. REPEAT
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program.
Hymns
Christ Be My Leader
by Timothy Dudley Smith
1. Christ be my leader by night as by day;
Safe through the darkness, for He is the way.
Gladly I follow, my future His care;
Darkness is daylight when Jesus is there.
2. Christ be my teacher in age as in youth,
Drifting or doubting, for He is the truth.
Grant me to trust Him; though shifting as sand,
Doubt cannot daunt me; in Jesus I stand.
3. Christ be my Savior in calm as in strife;
Death cannot hold me, for He is the life.
Nor darkness nor doubting nor sin and its stain
Can touch my salvation: with Jesus I reign.
© 1964 Ren. 1992 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Permission granted
for the purchaser to make copies for the 2007 VBS program.
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Away in a Manger
1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.
Stanza 3 by John T. McFarland. All rights reserved. Permission granted for the purchaser to make copies for the 2007 VBS
program.
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
by F. Bland Tucker
1. Christ, when for us You were baptized,
God’s Spirit on You came,
As peaceful as a dove and yet
As urgent as a flame.
2. God called You His beloved Son,
Called You His servant true,
Sent You His kingdom to proclaim,
His holy will to do.
3. Straightway and steadfast until death
You then obeyed His call
Freely as Son of Man to serve
And give Your life for all.
4. Baptize us with Your Spirit, Lord,
Your cross on us be signed,
That, likewise in God’s service we
May perfect freedom find.
© 1984 The Church Pension Fund, admin. Church Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Permission granted
for the purchaser to make copies for the 2007 VBS program.
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Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
by Edward Plumptre
1. Your hand, O Lord, in days of old
Was strong to heal and save;
It triumphed over ills and death,
All darkness and the grave.
2. To you they came, the blind, the dumb,
The palsied and the lame,
The lepers in their misery,
The sick with fevered frame.
3. Your touch then, Lord, brought life and health,
Gave speech and strength and sight;
And youth renewed and frenzy calmed
Revealed You, Lord of light.
4. To hands that work and eyes that see
Give wisdom’s healing pow’r
That whole and sick and weak and strong
May praise You evermore.
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We Know that Christ Is Raised
by John B. Geyer
1. We know that Christ is raised and dies no more.
Embraced by death, He broke its fearful hold;
And our despair He turned to blazing joy. Alleluia!
2. We share by water in His saving death.
Reborn, we share with Him an Easter life
As living members of a living Christ. Alleluia!
3. The Father’s splendor clothes the Son with life.
The Spirit’s power shakes the Church of God.
Baptized, we live with God the Three in One. Alleluia! Alleluia!
© John B. Geyer. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Permission granted for the purchaser to make copies for the 2007 VBS
program.
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Listen! You Nations
by John W. Arthur
REFRAIN
Listen! You nations of the world: listen to the Word of the Lord.
Announce it from coast to coast; declare it to distant islands.
1. The Lord who scattered Israel will gather His people again;
and He will keep watch over them as a shepherd watches his flock. REFRAIN
2. With shouts of joy they will come, their faces radiantly happy,
for the Lord is so gen’rous to them; He showers His people with gifts. REFRAIN
3. Young women will dance for joy, and men young and old will make merry.
Like a garden refreshed by the rain, they will never be in want again.
4. Break into shouts of great joy: Jacob is free again!
Teach nations to sing the song: “The Lord has saved His people!”
The Lord has saved His people! REPEAT.
Copyright ©1972 by the Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship. Used by permission of Concordia Publishing House,
representing the copyright holders. All rights reserved. Permission granted for the purchaser to make copies for the 2007 VBS
program.