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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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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