Victory Lutheran Church plans Emerald Crossing vacation Bible school in Jamestown

Victory Lutheran Church is opening its doors to Jamestown families with a four-day vacation Bible school built around Emerald Crossing, an Ireland-themed program that runs June 22-25 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The church is inviting children in pre-K through those entering sixth grade in the fall of 2026, giving parents a structured summer option during one of the busiest stretches of the season.

The setting is designed to make Bible lessons feel like an adventure. Victory Lutheran says children will journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes while exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23, with faith teaching woven together with activities, songs, crafts and group time. The week will close with the church’s traditional family picnic after the final program on Thursday, June 25.

For families weighing summer schedules in Stutsman County, the appeal is practical as much as spiritual. Vacation Bible school can fill a late-June gap between school routines and more expensive camps or travel plans, and Victory’s format makes the program accessible to a wide age span, from preschoolers to children on the cusp of middle school. The church has also said volunteers can register by scanning a QR code posted with the announcement.

Victory Lutheran’s VBS also reflects a larger pattern at the church. Victory says it has ministered to Jamestown for more than 40 years and describes its mission as “To Win & Grow People in Christ.” It is part of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren and says it nurtures children and adults through worship, Word and sacrament, and Christian education for all ages.

That year-round focus on children shows up in other offerings too. During the school year, Victory lists AWANA for ages 2 through sixth grade, reinforcing that the June program is not a one-off event but part of a broader youth ministry that already reaches local families on a regular basis. Victory Christian School also operates at the same 510 9th Ave. SW address in Jamestown, adding to the church campus’ role as a familiar stop for parents and children.

Victory is not the only church leaning into the Emerald Crossing theme this summer. Hillcrest Church in Jamestown is also advertising an Emerald Crossing VBS for pre-K through grade 6, signaling that faith-based summer programming remains a visible part of the local calendar as June turns toward July.