Vacation Bible School dates

<p class="p1"><strong>Mount Lebanon all-day VBS </strong><strong>set for Saturday, July 22 </strong></p><p class="p3">Mount Lebanon General Baptist Church near Thornfield will host Vacation Bible School all day Saturday, July 22, beginning at 9 a.m.. Activities will be focused on learning about pioneer ways and their connection to Jesus and the plan of salvation. Families are invited to join the students for a closing program at 5:45 p.m. followed by supper for everyone at 6:30 p.m. </p><p class="p3">The church is off County Road 950 near Piland Youth Camp at Thornfield. For more information, call 261-2027.</p><p class="p3">*********</p><p class="p1"><strong>Needmore Church of God </strong><strong>VBS set for July 23-27</strong></p><p class="p3">Maker Fun Factory will be the featured theme of VBS at Needmore Church of God south of Dora, beginning Sunday, July 23 and continuing through Thursday, July 27. Organizers are busy building a variety of gizmos, gadgets and gears to teach kids they are “created by God – built for a purpose,” according to VBS director Debbie Strong. The program will include an imagination station, a kid-vid video station and a wide variety of games and activities, all supporting the Bible discovery of each person’s unique purpose, she added.</p><p class="p3">Needmore welcomes kids from pre-school through sixth grade. Children who are not potty-trained must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Transportation may be provided on a limited basis. For more information, call Pastor Betty Stanley at 417-284-3366 or 417-712-1767.</p><p class="p3">*********</p><p class="p1"><strong>The Fountain Church </strong><strong>hosts VBS July 26-28</strong></p><p class="p3">The Fountain Church in Theodosia will host a Vacation Bible School July 26-28 for children age 5 and older. The theme will be “Guilty for Christ,” and sessions will be presented nightly from 5 to 8 p.m. including games, lessons in a courtroom setting and crafts. The evening meal is also included. The July 28 session will be family night for the final program.</p><p class="p3">Registration is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the church, 4425 Highway 160 in Theodosia. Or, to preregister, call 712-3855 or 989-0636. </p><p class="p3">*********</p><p class="p1"><strong>First Baptist Church hosts VBS July 30-Aug. 4</strong></p><p class="p3">First Baptist Church in Gainesville will host Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Friday, July 30-Aug. 4. Family-and-friends night will be Aug. 4.</p><p class="p3">This year’s theme is “Galactic Starveyors,” encouraging the children to explore the universe and all its marvels as they gaze toward the stars and the God who created them – while also learning that God also wants a close relationship with them.</p><p class="p3">All children are invited to attend. The church is at 122 Second St. For more information, call 679-4473.</p><p class="p3">*********</p><p class="p1"><strong>Frontier Baptist Church </strong><strong>hosts VBS July 30-Aug. 2</strong> </p><p class="p3">Frontier Baptist Church in Pontiac will host Vacation Bible School from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug. 2. Supper will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by VBS classes.</p><p class="p3">This year’s theme is “Maker Fun Factory,” where kids discover they’re lovingly created by God, said VBS director Misty Souder. Kids become hands-on inventors and experience God – the ultimate Maker – in new and creative ways.</p><p class="p3">Everyone is invited to attend – including adults. Children who need a ride may call Michael Terry, 870-404-4747. </p><p class="p3">Frontier Baptist Church is off Highway W on County Road 609 in Pontiac.</p><p class="p3">*********</p><p class="p1"><strong>‘Galactic Starveyors’ is VBS theme at First Baptist-Bakersfield - July 31-Aug. 4</strong></p><p class="p3">First Baptist Church in Bakersfield will host Vacation Bible School July 31-Aug. 4 for kids in first through eighth grades. The theme this year is “Galactic Starveyors,” a series of lessons and activities that takes students on an adventure to explore the wonder of God’s created outer space and see how it points to His glory. The sessions will includes games, snacks, crafts, music, learning and fun. A kickoff event is planned for 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, when families can pre-register and enjoy activities together. Pre-registration is also available online at fbc-bakersfield.org. Monday through Thursday nights’ sessions will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday night will be family night from 5 to 9 p.m. with hot dogs and stargazing after dark. </p><p class="p3">For more information, call 417-298-2091, or visit the website. </p>

Vacation Bible School