PRESS PHOTOS BY BEVERLY SPINGERFocused on the theme of a “road trip” that put attendees “on the go with God,” Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus, included a weeklong curriculum designed to promote friendship, laughter and fun through religious instruction July 13-17. ABOVE: From left to right, James Orlando, Christopher Zerfass, Lincoln Engelman and Autumn Hess, members of the Adventurers group, await the evening’s introductory presentation.

Scout, the program’s canine mascot, address the children with the help of his handler, Mike Garrison.

The Rev. Woody Maxon takes an active role in the festivities.

Zayden Walkinshaw sits beside Faith Drescher as she prepares to lead the story session at Vacation Bible School.