Joy, faith, and community came together at Ephesus Church in Gastonia, N.C., as its Children’s Ministries, in partnership with Pentecost 2025, concluded a vibrant and Spirit-led Vacation Bible School (VBS).
Led by Nancy Jones, the week-long program welcomed children from the church and surrounding community under the theme “God is Rock Solid.” Through music, art, dance, and themed activities, the children learned that God is bigger than any challenge and He’s steadfast in every circumstance.
Each day featured rotating stations inside and outside the church, creatively transformed with immersive decorations and themed costumes. Mealtime discussions, Scripture memorization, and hands-on learning reinforced the week’s central message. The program embodied Proverbs 22:6: “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
The VBS team, under Jones’s leadership, brought spiritual passion and intentional design to every detail. “They didn’t just teach — they lived the message,” said Ewart Carter, pastor of Ephesus Church, who participated daily. “What Sister Jones and her team accomplished is nothing short of a ministry miracle.”
The impact extended beyond fun and fellowship. The event culminated in baptisms, which were affirmations of the transformative power of children’s ministries.
A festive Sunday celebration closed the week with a waterslide, icy treats, and shared meals, bringing joyful closure to a spiritually rich experience.
For Ephesus Church, VBS wasn’t just an event — it was a mission. Jones’ vision reflects a commitment to viewing children not as the future of the Church, but as vital members of its present. This summer, children left knowing a simple, powerful truth: God is rock solid — and so is their place in His family.
South Atlantic | September 2025
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