Vacation Bible Schools

The Herald

July 02, 2009 05:40 pm

— Gentle Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 3480 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage
• 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, for first through sixth grade.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.”
Info: 724-342-7729.
Grace United Methodist Church, 210 S. Broad St., Grove City
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 17, for ages 4 through adult. Families welcome. Held jointly with Mount Olive Baptist Church, Pine Township.
Theme: “Camp E.D.G.E. — Experience + Discover God Everywhere.” Music, skits, lessons, snacks, games, science experiments and crafts will be included. Adult Bible study will be offered.
Registration or info: 724-458-8660.
Emmanuel Christian Church, 4495 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road (Route 358), New Vernon Township
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20 through 24, for ages 4 (by June 1) through sixth grade.
Theme: “Operation Space” a day camp. Lunch will be provided. Singing, crafts and games will be included. Bus transportation is available from Stoneboro, Sandy Lake and Jackson Center fire halls; and Greenville and Commodore Perry high schools.
Those riding the bus must register by July 17. Registration or info: 724-376-3412, Ext. 16.
Fredonia Community
• 9 a.m. to noon July 13 through 17 in Fredonia United Methodist Church, Church Street, for age 3 through sixth grade.
Theme: “SCUBA,” Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventures. Singing, crafts, skits, and games will be included. Youth are welcome as helpers. The closing program and light lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to noon July 17.
Registration and info: 724-475-2881.
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 411 Liberty St.
• 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 12 through 16, for ages 4 through 12.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.”
Info: 724-932-2101.
Lakeview United Methodist Church, 1472 School Road (Route 173), Sandy Lake Township
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 17, for ages 4 through sixth grade.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.” Bible adventures, crafts, snacks, music and games will be included.
Info: 724-376-2081.
Lakeview Church of God, 2479 Mercer St. (Route 62), Sandy Lake Township
• 6 to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, for those in nursery school through sixth grade. Program is at 10 a.m. July 12.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.”
Info: 724-376-3075 or 724-376-2790; or lakeviewchurchofgod@windstream.net
Mercer Baptist Church, 908 Butler Pike, Mercer
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 17, with closing program July 17.
Theme: “SonRock VBS Camp.”
Info: 724-530-7391.
Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 699 Stambaugh Ave., Sharon
• 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, for age 3 through sixth grade.
Theme: “Gadget’s Garage.” Bible lessons, games, snacks, video time and crafts will be included.
Info: 724-347-3620.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage
• 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and July 16, 23 and 30.
Theme: “HOME (Habitat Outreach Ministry for Everyone).” Stories, projects, games and guest speakers will be included.
Info: 724-342-2310; or on-line www.StPaulsHermitage.org
Sandy Lake (Township) Wesleyan Church, 3096 Sandy Lake-Grove City Road (Route 173)
• 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Theme: “Flipt VBS.”
Registration and info: 724-376-2233; or www.slwchurch.org

A church’s VBS listing will run two times — an initial announcement on the Friday of that church’s choosing, and a reminder on the Friday before the VBS week. Submit church name and address, VBS dates, daily starting and finishing times, ages or school grades eligible, theme, some planned activities including closing program (optional), and phone number for information, registration and/or transportation.
Drop off or mail written information to The Herald, 52 S. Dock St., Sharon 16146; fax it to 724-981-5116; or e-mail to religion@sharonherald.com Call to confirm the information was received at The Herald.