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Juniata Valley churches host Vacation Bible School

Locust Run UMC

THOMPSONTOWN –Locust Run United Methodist Church, between Thompsontown and Mifflintown on William Penn Highway, will hold VBS 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. July 14 to 18. The theme is “Fixer Upper: Wait till you see what God can do!” Attendees will learn about our Savior and King with stories, games, crafts and snacks. The program is open to children age 3 to sixth grade. Information/preregistration: (717) 535-0070 or juniataministry.org/vbs

Milroy Alliance Church

MILROY — The theme for VBS at Milroy Alliance Church is To Mars and Beyond. The program will be held 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 to 18 for prekindergarten to sixth grade. Attendees will explore where God’s power can take them. Register at: cokesburyvbs.com/ MilroyAlliance or (717) 953-8920.

Rhodes Memorial UMC

LEWISTOWN — Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church will host VBS 6 to 8 p.m. July 14 to 18 and ages 3 years to sixth grade. The theme is Galactic Starveyors.

McVeytown and Wayne UMC

McVEYTOWN –McVeytown and Wayne United Methodist Churches will host Roar! VBS July 15 to 19. There will be a free dinner at 5:45 p.m. followed by a fun filled evening that will conclude at 8:30 p.m. Information: McVeytownUnited@verizon.net or (717) 899-7866.

Milroy Presbyterian

MILROY — Milroy Presbyterian Church Camp is 5 to 8 p.m. July 15 to 19 for kindergarten through sixth grade. Camp will be at the church. A light meal will be provided. Registration/information: (717) 437-5818 or (717) 667-3438.

Paintersville CMA

LEWISTOWN — Paintersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 3195 Back Maitland Road, Lewistown, is having “The Incredible Race VBS” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday evenings July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7 and 14. for children preschool to eighth grade. Information (717) 543-5249.

Church Hill UMC

REEDSVILLE — Church Hill United Methodist Church, 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville, host “Son Treasure Island” VBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 to 25 for kindergarden to sixth grade.

Aldersgate UMC

MIFFLINTOWN — Aldersgate United Methodist Church will hold VBS with the theme, Roar, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 to 25 for children ages 4 to 12. Register at the church, call the church at (717) 436-6750 or register at vbspro.events/p /aldersgatevbs2019.

Vira UMC

LEWISTOWN — Vira United Methodist, 111 Long Lane, Derry Township, Lewistown, will host VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 to 25. The theme is Roar!

Assembly Church of God

LEWISTOWN — Assembly Church of God, 6th Street and Summit Drive, will hold VBS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 to 24 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 25. The theme is Roar.

Combined program

McALISTERVILLE — Niemond’s Independent, Good News Lutheran Brethren and Bunkertown Church of the Brethren will hold a combined VBS at Bunkertown Church, 52 Bunkertown Road, McAlisterville, 5:45-8:30 p.m. July 22 to 26 with a closing service at 4 p.m. July 28. The theme is “The Incredible Race: Come Explore God’s Love for the Nation at VBS” for ages 3 to 12.

Combined program

McCLURE — Mt. Bethel Church, First United Church of McClure and West End Grace are teaming up to create a week of VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 22 to 26. A pool party will be held on July 26. Children who have just finished kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome to participate. The program is held at Mt. Bethel Church, 16 E. Specht St. in McClure. All volunteers have their Child and Youth clearances. Information: (570) 658-3563.

Strodes Mills Baptist

STRODES MILLS — Strodes Mills Baptist Church, 8151 U.S. Highway 522 S., Lewistown, is having “Giddy Up Junction: Taking God’s Love to New Frontiers” Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 22 to 25 for children 3 years to sixth grade. Information: (717) 248-9484.

Pentecostal Freedom Church

MOUNT UNION — Pentecostal Freedom Church in Mount Union will hold Vacation Bible School titled “Eye of the Storm” 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 24 to 26, for children ages 2 to 12. There will be games, crafts, songs and missions while learning more about Jesus and his world of sand and sea. Nightly snacks provided.

Watts Memorial UMC

BELLEVILLE — Watts Memorial United Methodist Church in Belleville will hold Vacation Bible School July 25 to 28 for ages 3 to fifth grade. Times are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday and there will be a 9 a.m. service on Sunday. The theme is Fruits of the Spirit.

Messiah Lutheran

MIFFLINTOWN — Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown, will hold Vacation Bible School 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Aug. 5 to 8 for ages 3 to sixth grade. The theme is Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth. There will be a splash party at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Mifflin Pool. The children will present a program 9:15 s.m. Aug. 11, during the worship service.

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Churches can submit information about Vacation Bible School by calling Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by emailing ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com

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