By Loretta Fulton Ah, Vacation Bible School, the unofficial beginning of summer is back. The summertime mainstay of children for generations, VBS offers spiritual growth, arts and crafts, music, refreshments, and lots of fun each summer. This year, First Baptist Church is getting a head start on everyone else, with its VBS running from Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May
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It may not say it on the calendar, but summer is here. Vacation Bible School is the unofficial beginning of summer, even though the calendar says summer starts June 20. But the old summer standby, VBS, will be well under way before then, with some churches starting as early as May 28. As always, the themes carry some intriguing titles–Heavenly Rest
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Even though stores already are displaying back-to-school supplies, it’s not too late to enjoy a summertime staple, Vacation Bible School. The following churches have upcoming sessions planned: FAITH BAPTIST CHURCHWhere: 2300 S. 20th St.When: 6-8:30 p.m. July 16-20Theme: Stompers & ChompersOnline Registration: https://www.faithbaptistabilene.com/vbs-2023-registration.html ALDERSGATE GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCHWhere: 1741 Sayles Blvd.When: July 21-22Theme: The Big SplashRegistration: 672-7893 ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCHWhere: 3100
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Vacation Bible SchoolTo list your church’s Vacation Bible School or summer family activity, send information to editor@spiritofabilene.com By LORETTA FULTON If you’re looking for adventure this summer, look no further than the closest church. Many Abilene churches will be hosting Vacation Bible School sessions with alluring themes like “Wild Life,” “Twists and Turns,” “Stellar,” and “God’s Super Heroes.” You don’t
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Several churches are hosting Vacation Bible School sessions in July, beginning Monday, July 11. Following is a partial listing of of churches that will have VBS in July. To add your church, email information to editor@spiritofabilene.com Trinity Baptist Church, 871 Woodlawn Drive, will have sessions July 17-20, with the theme, “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Sessions are 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 6-8
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Many churches already have staged Vacation Bible School for this year, but there is still time to register your children for upcoming sessions. Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 S. 27th St., is hosting four days of worship, crafts, music, and more, with the theme of “Created in Christ, Designed for God’s Purpose.” Sessions are scheduled for Sunday, June 19, through Thursday,
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By LORETTA FULTON Summer is quickly approaching and that means it’s time for “Space Blast,” “Passport to Peace,” “Be Strong & Courageous,” and the many other Vacation Bible School themes that are popular this year. Most churches are back to the traditional VBS format after the COVID shutdown two years ago and some experimentation with new formats last summer. However,
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By LORETTA FULTON “Destination Dig: Unearthing the Truth About Jesus,” “Anchored: Deepening Faith in God,” “Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through.” Sound familiar? A year after COVID-19 shut everything down, an old favorite, Vacation Bible School, is returning, with its enticing themes and promises of adventure, fun, worship, and learning. Some churches are going totally old school, hosting VBS
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By LORETTA FULTON Vacation Bible School already was unique at Southern Hills Church Christ, so children’s minister Holly Racca wasn’t thrown for a loop when the coronavirus interrupted this summer’s plans–even if it was her first year to be in charge. Several years ago, under the leadership of Ryan Maloney, former children and family minister at Southern Hills, the church
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