vacation bible school

vacation bible school

Sessions at Valley churches

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will be published 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 For verification, include a name and phone number of a contact person, which will not be published.

Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown: “I’ve Got Talent” is the theme of the free program from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 6-10 for children 5 and older to adults. The Rev. Kenneth M. Donaldson is pastor. For information, call the church at 330-746-5890 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, or send email to office@rsbcjesus.org.

St. Joseph Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown: “Barnyard Roundup” is the theme of the program planned from 9 a.m. to noon June 20-24 for children 3 years old through fifth grade. Sixth-grade students and older are invited to be peer helpers.) Cost is $10 per child and $15 for two or more children; scholarships are available. For information, call the church at 330-792-1919 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, send email to ccdcoor@zoominternet.net or visit ww.stjosephaustintown.

Gospel Baptist Church, 6235 Clingan Road, Poland: “Overboard: God’s Ocean Full of Mercy” is the theme of the program planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 13-17. Children can register when they arrive. For information, call the church at 330-757-0736. Children will learn lessons in mercy on the high seas, as the Captain, First Mate and Swabbie encounter a stowaway. Salty the Parrot helps teach Bible verses.

St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown: “Downtown Missions Children’s Art Camp,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28-30. Children age 6 to 11 can take part in this educational and fun three-day camp filled with art, music and religious activities. Children will be provided with a morning snack and lunch at no charge. A field trip is planned to the Butler Institute of American Art. The camp will conclude with a children’s art show in the parish hall. Participation is limited to 25. Reservations are required. Contact Michelle Gearhart at 330-881-6888.