- Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
- Vacation Bible school attendees at Christ the King Lutheran Church, St. Peters, Mo., having a “HayDay” at this year’s “weekend” session in June.
- Day 2 of vacation Bible school at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Monona, Wis., focused on God’s creation and seeds, flowers and plants.
- “And a little child shall lead them!” Children line up for a “Rip Roaring Good Time” at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio.
- Children enjoying vacation Bible school worship at Grace Lutheran Church, Luverne, Minn.
- St. John Lutheran Church, Fargo, N.D., had an awesome week under twinkling stars, around campfires and among tents. For four nights, participants gathered to talk about serving Jesus at God’s Backyard Bible Camp for vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible school, the summer event that connects children to Jesus through fun-filled activities and hands-on learning, has been a staple in many ELCA congregations for many decades. Vacation Bible school is not a new concept, but what congregations are doing with their programs this summer is new and exciting.