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Vacation Bible school offered across Juniata River Valley

Editor’s note: Below is a list of Vacation Bible School nights that have been submitted. To have your church’s Vacation Bible School event listed on the Religion page, email ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com

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First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church, Route 35, one mile north of Mifflintown, will hold VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 12 to 16. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. outside the FMS on Sunday, June 12. Doors open at 5:55 p.m. each night. The theme is “Spark of Light: Created in Christ, Designed for God’s purpose” which focuses on Ephesians 2:10 and how we are created for good works. There will be Bible lessons, songs, crafts, snacks and more. Grades finished kindergarten through sixth are welcome. For information, call (717) 436-9261.

Maitland Church of the Brethren

Maitland Church of the Brethren will hold VBS from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 to 16. The theme is Monumental. Registration forms are available.

Pine Glen Alliance Church

Pine Glen Alliance Church, 1058 state Route 103 N., Lewistown, will hold VBS from 6 to 8 p.m. June 13 to 17. The theme is Concrete and Cranes. Register at pineglencma.org or call (717) 899-7749.

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church

Valley Parish Bible School will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 to 17 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Havice Valley Road.

Thompsontown Baptist Church

Thompsontown Baptist Church, located in the Delaware Terrace Development in Thompsontown, will hold VBS from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. June 13 to 17 with the theme “Wilderness Escape: Where God Guides and Provides.”

Grace United Methodist Church

Grace United Methodist Church will hold a Bible School event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The theme is “God’s Clubhouse!” Children ages starting kindergarten in the fall through completed 5th grade as of this spring are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided. For information, call the church office at (717) 248-5311 Monday to Thursday morning.

East Salem Otterbein United Mennonite, Delaware Mennonite

East Salem Otterbein UMC and Delaware Mennonite Churches will hold VBS with the theme “Food Truck Party: On a Roll with God” from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 to 23 at East Salem UMC 7393 PA-235, Mifflintown. The event is open to youth ages 4 to sixth grade.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a free camp-themed VBS from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 to 23 with the theme “Boundless: God Beyond Measure” for children ages 3 to 6th grade. Register by June 2 to receive a T-shirt. Call (717) 463-3428 or email TLChurch17049@gmail.com to register.

Big Valley Bible Church

Big Valley Bible Church, 139 W. Railroad St., Reedsville, will hold VBS from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20-24 with the theme “Created by Christ – Designed for His Purpose.” For children entering Kindergarten through children entering 6th grade. Call (717) 667-3123 to register or leave a message.

Fairview Bible Church

Fairview Bible Church, 5290 state Route 103N Lewistown, VBS will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 to 23 for children ages 3 to 12. The theme this year is “Zommerang.” There will be fun, food, lessons and prizes.

Bethel AME

Bethel A.M.E. Church Hope Center, 23 N. Juniata St., Lewistown, will be 6 to 8 p.m. June 22 to 24. Participants can learn about Jonah the whale and enjoy crafts and whales.

Good News Lutheran Brethren/Bunkertown Brethren

Good News Lutheran Brethren/Bunkertown Brethren will hold VBS from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 18 to Friday, July 22 at Bunkertown Brethren Church, 52 Bunkertown Road, McAlisterville with the theme “Zoomerang.” VBS is open for ages 4 years to 6th grade completion. Children will learn how much God values each life, from the tiniest to the largest and the youngest to the oldest. Register children by July 1 for a free T-shirt. Sign up at https://bunkertownchurch.myanswers.com/zoomerang/ For more information or to volunteer, contact Stephanie Freyermuth at (717) 694-3901 or gangelbooks@embarqmail.com.

Grace Covenant Church of

Lewistown

Grace Covenant Church of Lewistown, 227 Washington Avenue, will host a Family Fun Day Vacation Bible School, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25. Families are invited to attend with their children.

Strodes Mills Baptist Church

Strodes Mills Baptist Church, 8151 U.S. Hwy 522 N., McVeytown, will hold VBS from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 25 to 29 for children 3 years to 6th grade. The theme is Kookaburra Coast: Awesome Adventures in God’s Glory, focusing on the Exodus of God’s people from Egypt. There will be singing and a lesson, craft, snack and game every night. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. on the first night. Call (717) 248-6050 for more information.

Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian Church

Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian Church in the Academia area of Mifflin, be 9-11:30 a.m. June 27 through July 1. The theme is Rainforest explorers — Jesus Leads the Way. There will be Bible lessons, music, games, snacks, and crafts. A picnic for students and families will follow a short presentation by students on Friday. Classes for ages 4 through the completion of grade 6. For more information, contact Becky Trego at rtrego@centurylink.net

Lewistown Third Street Churches Community VBS

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 N. Main St., Lewistown, will hold VBS June 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.For information, call (717) 248-8780 or sign up Facebook at Lewistownparenew2022VBS. Theme will be Grow in Faith, Have Fun, Change the World. Join us at Renew; Green VBS.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mifflintown, will host VBS at the Mifflintown playground from 6 to 8 p.m. July 10-14. The theme is Monumental – Celebrating God’s Greatness for ages 4-12. Online registration is available at vbspro.event/p/aumc2022 or call the church office at (717) 436-6750. Any child registered by June 20 will receive a free VBS t-shirt.

New Life Church

New Life Church, Burnham, will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 11 to 15 for ages 4-12. The theme is Zoomerang: Returning to the Value of Life. Sign up at www.newlife101.org/newlifekids or by calling (717) 242-1491.

Church Hill United Methodist Church

Church Hill United Methodist Church, 199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville, will host VBS July 17 to 21. The theme is SonSpark Labs – Discovering God’s Plan 4U = Jesus.

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