Clark Trinity United Methodist Church, 96 Charles St.
• 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, for ages 4 through sixth grade.
Theme: “ Camp E.D.G.E (Experience and Discover God Everywhere.” Bible stories, discovery lab, crafts, songs, games and snacks.
Registration or info: 724-962-9942.
Coolspring Presbyterian Church, 787 Coolspring Church Road, Fairview Twp.
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, for those in preschool through sixth grade.
Theme: “Camp EDGE.” Songs, snacks, Bible stories and crafts are planned.
Registration and directions: 724-475-3712 or coolspringchurch@netzero.net
East Side Church (Baptist-Disciples of Christ), 201 Spruce Ave., Sharon
• 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, for ages 5 through 13.
Theme: “Studio GO!” Games, crafts, songs and snacks. The closing program will be June 28.
Info or registration: 724-981-4223.
Fowler United Methodist Church, 6846 Hartford Road NE
• 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, for ages 3 through 12.
Theme: “Discovery Canyon.” Bible study, recreation, music and crafts will be included.
Info: 330-619-5000.
South Pymatuning (Twp.) Community Church, 3400 Tamarack Drive
• 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, for ages 4 through the completion of sixth grade.
Theme: “Son Rock Kids Camp.” Songs, crafts and games will be included. The church’s annual “Fun in the Son Carnival” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 will conclude the program. Food, games and prizes are free to all children.
Info: 724-962-4601.
Lakeside Evangelical Congregational Church, 3203 N. Hermitage Road, Pymatuning Twp.
• 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, for ages 4 through sixth grade.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.” Crafts, games, snacks, Bible adventures and music.
Info: 724-962-4222.
Faith Presbyterian Church, 2370 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage
• 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Theme: “Camp EDGE: Experience and Discover God’s Love Everywhere.” Science activities, songs, crafts, games and snacks.
Info: 724-962-4155.
First Baptist Church, 185 Union St., Sharpsville
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, for those in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Theme: “Boomerang Express.” Bible stories, games, refreshments and music are planned with an Australian theme. There will be a free family program and hot dog roast on Friday.
Info: 724-962-7107.
Hermitage Church of Christ, 370 Sunset Blvd, Hermitage
• 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, for ages 5 through completion of 6th grade.
Theme: “Parables of Jesus.”
An adult class will discuss evidences for God’s creation.
Info or registration: 724-346-3327.
Hickory United Methodist Church, 240 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage
• 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, for prekindergarten to sixth grade
Theme: “Studio GO!” Daily service projects and weekly service project are among the planned activities.
Info: Geraldine Truog, 724-981-9572. Registration: church office, 724-981-9450.
Miracle Valley Church, 2119 Valley View Road, Hermitage
• 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, for ages 4 through 12.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.” Songs, games, treats and Bible adventures and point crafts. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in at 11 a.m.
Info: 724-962-5400.
New Life Baptist Church, Route 208, Wilmington Township, Lawrence County
• Morning session, 9 a.m. to noon; and evening, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, for age 3 through seventh grade.
Theme: “Crocodile Dock.”
Info: Pastor Greg Marshall, 724-946-2816. ext. 203; or gmarshall@mynlbc.com Online registration, www.nlbcsummerspectacular.com
Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer-West Middlesex Road (Route 318), Lackawannock Twp.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Theme: “Son Rock Camp.”
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage
• 6 to 8 p.m. July 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Theme: “HOME (Habitat Outreach Ministry for Everyone).” Stories, projects, games and guest speakers.
Info: 724-342-2310 or www.StPaulsHermitage.org
Sandy Lake (Twp.) Wesleyan Church, 3096 Sandy Lake-Grove City Road (Route 173)
• 6 to 10 p.m. July 6 through 10.
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.
Religion
Vacation Bible Schools from June 19, 2009
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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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