vacation bible schools
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the following information: the complete name of the church; address with city or township; time, date and location of sessions; program theme; ages or grades; and whether it’s free or there is a fee. Information should be submitted two weeks before the school’s opening or its registration deadline. Send the information to the Religion Desk by e-mail to religion@vindy.com; by fax to 330-747-6712 and marked for religion desk; or by mail to The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio, 44501-0780. For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.
Who: First Spanish Baptist Church.
What: “Amazing Wonders” is the theme.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Where: Church, 2777 Oak St. Ext., Youngstown.
Details: The free program is for children from kindergarten through 16 years old.
Who: Kingdom Community Church of the Valley.
What: Bible Boot Camp is planned.
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 30 to Aug. 3.
Where: Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St., Struthers.
Details: The free program, which will begin with dinner at 5:30 p.m., is for children from 4 to 11 years old. Each child will receive an age-appropriate activity book. Activity stations will be Scripture message, obstacle course, outdoor games and crafts. Jeannie Rohrbaugh is VBS coordinator. Registration is encouraged; call 330-720-4386 or visit the website at www.kccmv.com.
Who: Liberty Assembly of God.
What: “Sky: Everything is Possible with God” is the theme.
When: 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Closing will be at 10:30 a.m. July 29 with a remote-control airplane show at 11:30.
Where: Freedom Place, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty Township.
Details: The program is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade and includes Bible-learning activities, songs and games. Register the first day.
Who: Third Baptist Church.
What: “Fishin’ On a Mission with Jesus.”
When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Aug 3.
Where: Church, 1177 Park Hill Drive, Youngstown.
Details: The free, two-week program is for participants from 4 to 17 years old. It includes Bible stories, music, crafts, missions, games and snacks. Call 330-743-0640.