Bible Baptist Church of Mercer, corner of state Route 58 and McMillan Road, Findley Township
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 through 17, for ages 5 and older.
Theme: “A Birthday Party for Jesus.” Bible lessons, holiday treats, and prizes, including a trip to a Scrappers game, will be included. Closing program will be at 7 p.m. July 18.
Transportation and info: 724-662-1573.
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian, 443 N. Main St., Harrisville
• 9 a.m. to noon July 7 through 12, for ages 2 through the completion of sixth grade.
Theme: “Christian Race Summer Olympian.” Costumed Bible storytellers, singing, snacks and crafts will be included.
Info: 724-735-1155.
Emmanuel Christian Church, 4495 Greenville-Sandy Lake Road (Route 358), New Vernon Township
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 through 25, for ages 4 by June 1 through sixth grade.
Theme: “Amazon Expedition.” Singing, crafts, games and lunch will be included. Transportation is available to and from Stoneboro, Sandy Lake and Jackson Center fire halls; Commodore Perry High School, Sandy Creek Township; and Greenville High School. Those riding the bus must register by July 17.
Registration or info: 724-376-3412, Ext. 16.
First United Methodist Church, 237 W. Silver St., Sharon
• 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, for all ages.
Theme: “Jerusalem Marketplace.” Child care is available with registration. Donations will be taken for dinner.
Registration: 724-983-2000 or office@sharonfirstumc.com
A church’s VBS listing will run a maximum of two times “ an initial announcement on the Friday of that church’s choosing, and a reminder on the Friday before the VBS week.
The following information is requested: Church name and address, VBS dates, daily starting and finishing times, ages eligible (if a school grade is used instead, specify if eligibility is for those who have completed that grade or will be entering that grade in the fall), theme, some planned activities including closing program (optional), and phone numbers for information or registration and/or transportation.
Drop off or mail written information to The Herald, 52 S. Dock St., Sharon; or fax it to 724-981-5116.
Religion
Vacation Bible Schools from June 27, 2008
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We are part way there, but don’t allow destination to eclipse journey
Today is Day 42 if you are counting. It is 42 days since we left Egypt. We have seven more days to go. Seven more days until we will camp at the foot of Mount Sinai and prepare ourselves to receive the Ten Commandments on the 50th day.
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Churches eyeing exit
A total of 17 churches in the Shenango Presbytery have withdrawn from the Presbyterian Church (USA) or are considering doing so, all over ongoing issues including the denomination’s decision to ordain gay and lesbian pastors. Two have already voted to leave.
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St. Paul’s UCC to mark 150 years
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., will celebrate its 150th year of ministry on May 20 with a special worship service and banquet.
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Prayer is power, but is it your steering wheel or spare tire?
Dutch Christian and Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once asked this searching question: Is God your steering wheel or your spare tire? We might well substitute “prayer” for “God” in the inquiry.
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Apostle Paul would not be considered a success today
You know, I think we have what it means to be a success a little confused. I think we equate it to one of those models on the front of a glamor magazine – just the right weight, no blemishes anywhere, a smile whiter than snow.
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Cross walk covers 2 cities
A group of local men are going a long way to be involved in the 3rd Annual Men’s Rally in the Valley on May 5 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown.
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For 50 days ... for eternity: Why don’t we pick up when God calls?
Most Christians attended church Easter Sunday. It’s what we do. We celebrate that exquisite moment in salvation history when Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, rose from the dead, conquering sin, evil and death itself. Glory to God!
We also welcome visitors and others who rarely attend other than Christmas and Easter. And we wonder, what happens the rest of the year?
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In words and pictures
A minister and his son combined words and pictures to create 26 portraits of Christ, and now those portraits are available in their new book.
“Portraits of the Christ” is the first collaborative printed project for Rev. Sperry Hogue, the semi-retired associate minister of Hermitage Church of Christ, and his son Nathan Hogue, a mental health therapist at George Junior Republic in Grove City. -
Whole lotta shaking goin’ on: Based on Bible, God’s at work
Does trouble lie ahead for us? I would suggest some possible happenings. You be the judge.
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St. Patrick must have wondered what lesson God was teaching
Have you ever wondered what God is up to in your life? Maybe you have felt frustrated that things weren’t going the way you would want. Or you wonder if God is hearing your prayers or even notices your problems. At times like these we can learn a thing or two from St. Patrick.
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We are part way there, but don’t allow destination to eclipse journey
