Christmas in July - VBS 2025
Daily Overview
Monday
Creation
Good
God saw everything that was made and indeed it was very good. Genesis 1:31
God created the world in six days beginning with nothing. Every day God reflected on what was made and deemed that is was good. Creation is still happening today as people discover new things. God continues to believe that what is made is good. This includes humans – we are good. We matter. We are loved by God.
Tuesday
Stars of Promise
Trust
Abram put his trust in the Lord. Genesis 15:6a
Abram and Sarah were getting old and they had no children. God visited Abram and made him a promise that Abram and Sarah would have lots of children and grandchildren. They would have more than the stars in the heavens. Abram trusted God would keep the promise. God makes promises still today and God keeps those promises, even when they might seem impossible.
Wednesday
Wonder at the Heavens
Praise
Let heaven and earth praise God. Psalm 69:34a
God loves to hear us sing songs. Psalms are songs to God that are happy, sad, and everything in between. This song talks about how awesome God is and all the things God created. We are reminded that God wants us to care for the earth. God is so awesome and God cares so much about the world which includes us.
Thursday
Jesus Calms the Storm
Courage
Be strong and of good courage. 2 Chronicles 32:7
Jesus is trying to get away from the crowds for a bit of a rest. He was so tired he fell asleep in a boat in the middle of the lake. While Jesus was sleeping, the weather became stormy and the disciples were afraid. They woke Jesus and he calmed the storm. The wind and the waves were suddenly calm. When we are in a storm, there are a lot of unknown things going on. Jesus is with us all the time – even when we don’t know what is going to happen.
Friday
The Great Commission
Love
Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39
After Jesus was raised from the dead, he went to see his disciples. They were so excited to see their friend. Jesus told them he had a very important message for the disciples. “Go everywhere in the world and teach people about me. And remember, I will always be with you.” The disciples did exactly what Jesus told them to do. We are the disciples today and Jesus wants us to share the good news that Jesus loves everyone.
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