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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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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Are we terminal generation? Signs suggest so; are you ready?
