area vacation bible schools

July 11, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

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. The Religion deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday for publication that Saturday. Send the information to the Religion Desk by email 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, OH 44501-0780. For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.

Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard: “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” is the theme of the free program planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday for children in kindergarten through sixth grade (completed). Activity stations include music, dance, crafts, games and snacks. Mission project is raising funds to buy new winter apparel for those in need in the community. Children also can show support by donating gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Children will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate. Call 330-534-0084 or visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/ChestnutRidgeCOG.

Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown: “Adventures at Sea, Diving Deeper for God’s Tresures!” is the theme of the activity planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for participants from 5 years old to adults. Light refreshments will be provided. Director is Pecola H. Hunter and co- director is Dia Haskins.

Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road SE, Howland: “Animals, Kids and God” is the theme of the one-day program set from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 20 for children from 5 years old through fifth grade. Lunch and snacks are included. To register, call 330-856-3628.

New Covenant Worship Center, 1900 Canfield Road, Youngstown: “The Sonshine Ranch: Blazing Trails with God’s Love” activity will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20-24 for children from 4 years old through sixth grade. The free program will include stories, crafts, snacks, games and songs. For information, call 330-783-1977.

Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor, Poland: “Son Harvest County Fair” will be the theme of the free program planned from 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 20-24 for children from 3 years old to those who have completed sixth grade. To register, call 330-757-1547.

Pricetown United Methodist Church, 4640 Pritch- ard-Ohltown Rd, Newton Falls: “G Force” is the theme of the program planned from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 27-31 for participants from 4 years old through 12th grade. There will be Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. Meet “Checkers” the Cheetah. For information, contact Marilyn Hiles at 338-872-3501.

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2985 Center Road, Poland: “Living in God’s Time” is the theme of the free activity set from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 27-30. Registration forms for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade are available at the church office at 330-757-3272 or by email to sec3280@sbcglobal.net. Registration deadline is July 24.

Southington United Methodist Church, town center on state Route 305, Southington: “God’s Love in Action” is the theme of the program set from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20-23 for 3- to 12-year-olds. There will be crafts, songs and storytelling. A free evening meal will be provided. Call 330-898-2156.