Emerald Crossing VBS 2025

We journeyed through the emerald landscapes of Ireland from June 16–20, 2025, where our kids discovered that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who guides, protects, and loves them through every step of life. What started as an Irish adventure became a week where hearts were changed and faith grew deeper.

Treasures from VBS

The biggest treasure? Watching kids realize that Jesus is their Good Shepherd who will never leave them.

But there’s more: Our kids raised $10,000 for the Eden Church plant in the Dominican Republic! Their generous hearts and excitement to help kids around the world know Jesus was incredible to witness.

And this: Seeing friendships form, volunteers pour their hearts out, and families connect over shared moments of wonder.

Each day our kids discovered that even when life gets confusing, scary, or hard, Jesus is always with them. Through Psalm 23, they learned:

• Day 1: Lost to Found – Jesus is the Good Shepherd who finds us when we’re lost. What amazing hope for every child to know they belong in God's family!
• Day 2: Wrong Path to Right Path – God’s Word guides us like a GPS back to where we need to be. Our kids learned that spending time in the Bible helps us follow God’s plan.
• Day 3: Fearful to Peaceful – God is always with us, so we don’t have to be afraid. When scary things happen, we can talk to God about our worries and trust Him to take care of us.
• Day 4: Grumbling to Grateful – Instead of complaining, we can choose to be thankful for all the good things God gives us. His goodness is everywhere—we just need to look!
• Day 5: Shaky to Sure – God’s promises are rock solid! When we trust Jesus, we can be confident that His goodness and love will follow us every single day.

The Heart Behind It All

Every game, every song, every craft, and every moment was designed with one purpose: to help kids meet and follow Jesus. We believe every child deserves to know how much Jesus loves them, and watching that truth come alive in young hearts is why we do what we do.

From our incredible volunteers who showed up early and stayed late, to the families who trusted us with their kids, to the children who came ready for adventure—thank you for making this week unforgettable.

Watch the highlights, browse the photos, and celebrate with us what God did at Emerald Crossing VBS!