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.
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Are we terminal generation? Signs suggest so; are you ready?
America is being threatened on all fronts. But is anyone even paying attention? Our very way of life as we know it is at stake. As Jesus revealed the future of the world to His disciples and the future church in Matthew 24, the disciples asked Jesus three critical questions concerning the future.
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To cure our ills, we should reflect unity in our community
I write this on that special and official day that we honor the remarkable ministry and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And by the time you read this, I will have had the privilege of addressing those gathered in West Middlesex for the Christian Unity Service, sponsored by the Christian Associates of the Shenango Valley.
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Christmas lights gone, but would you be a light in dark times?
“Wow! Look at all the beautiful lights” was something we heard in our car driving through downtown Sharon and the surrounding communities during Christmas. For my family, John 1:4-5 says it: “The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.”
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Blessing of Water outdoors 1st time
Area Orthodox churches will gather on the banks of the Shenango River in downtown Sharon to perform the Blessing of Water at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Blessings from God come with obedience to Him
I can't imagine how frustrated God must become when He watches us strut around like a Bantam rooster as we allow our pride to get the best of us.
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A plea like that of David: God, this year please change my life
Whenever we enter into the psalms, it feels like we are entering holy ground. We are entering a person’s inner sanctum. But, to enter the inner sanctum of a person confessing his sin to God is a place we are never allowed. The exception to the rule is Psalm 51.
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Words can be cheap, but the right words have the power to save
My attendance at a recent Veterans’ Day program placed me within earshot of some words that characterized not only that gathering, but also provided some rich food for thought. Referring to veterans past and present, a speaker said, “We will never forget your sacrifice for us.”
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Grinch had it right: Christmas doesn’t come from a store
December marks the beginning of winter which, to the joy of many children (and child-like adults), means the beginning of the snow season. And speaking of children, December is when we celebrate the saint of children – Saint Nicholas, known more commonly in the West as Father Christmas, Santa Claus. And if we spend this cold winter month in the quiet embrace of our families, then we end it with a bang.
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Giving thanks is oft times overlooked on Thanksgiving
One has to admit that Thanksgiving has grown into quite an important and beautiful holiday since back in 1863 when President Lincoln first proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. However, I believe that in too many homes the one thing that is missing from the Thanksgiving table is prayer and moments of discussion of the various blessings of life which enabled us to reach this day.
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The good and bad about the Wall Street protesters
They may have left the front page, at least most days, at least for now. But they most certainly have not left Zuccotti Park in Manhattan’s financial district. It seems that the Occupy Wall Street protesters, who’ve inspired similar acts of civil disobedience around the country and overseas, advocate some sort of direct government intervention, to “level” the economic playing field.
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