Several local churches slate vacation Bible school events

Immanuel Lutheran Church

BRECKINRIDGE -- Immanuel Lutheran Church's vacation Bible school will be "Going on Safari." Children, age 3 to eighth grade can participate in the jungle-themed event 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 18-22.

Bible stories, activities, songs, crafts, games, snacks and more are planned.

A closing program will be 7:30 p.m. July 22, followed by refreshments and a look at all the crafts made during VBS.

For information, contact the church office at 446-5521 or April Heitfeld at 446-5404.





Bethel Hawley Baptist Church



Vacation Bible school is 6-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday at Bethel Hawley Baptist Church.

"Ramblin' Road Trip" is the VBS theme. Activities are open to preschoolers through adults, with tours for each age-group.

Places on the "Ramblin' Road Trip" theme will include Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Lebanon, Kan.; Yellowstone National Park; and Knott's Berry Farm.

Bible study, new songs, games and snacks will be included.

A closing program will be 7 p.m. Friday.

For information, call 839-2480. The church is four miles south of the intersection of state highways 11 and 132, then a mile east.





Your Family Church



Vacation Bible school for Your Family Church, 1225 N. Washington, will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 4 to sixth grade. "Ramblin' Road Trip" is the theme. A bus is available for children who need rides by calling 242-0444.





Enid Mennonite Brethren Church



"Serengeti Trek: Where Kids are Wild About God's Love" is the theme for vacation Bible school 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Enid Mennonite Brethren Church, 2500 N. Van Buren.

Bible-learning activities for kids of all ages, songs, teamwork-building games, snacks, daily challenges, Bible Memory Buddies activities and crafts are planned, said Garvie Schmidt, pastor.

Each day concludes with The Maine Event -- a celebration where everyone discusses living what they've learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to attended at 8:05 p.m. and for the open house event Friday evening.