Summer Bible schools coming up

Sat., June 23, 2007

By Nina Culver nculver47@gmail.com

Vacation Bible school sessions are still cropping up on church calendars in the Valley. The sessions combine games, crafts, Bible stories and all-around fun for kids.

Valley Bible Church will host its VBS session titled “Making a Splash with Jesus” July 9 through 13. The event will take place in Terrace View Park, at the corner of 24th Avenue and Blake Road, and children are advised to bring a swim suit and towel and be prepared to get a little wet. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. Registration will be held in the morning before camp begins.

The cost is $10 per child, which includes lunch and a T-shirt. Call the church at 928-5161 for more information.

Zion Lutheran Church will host its VBS session for ages 4 through sixth grade July 9 through 13. The group will meet daily for crafts, games, Bible stories, music and puppetry. Classes will be held each day from 9 to 11:45 a.m. The suggested donation is $15 per child or $30 per family, which includes a t-shirt.

Call the church office at 926-5407 for more information or to register. The church is at 8304 E. Buckeye Ave.

A pastor’s farewell

The Rev. Norm and Debbie Thomas will celebrate their last day at Valley Assembly of God Church on Sunday. Rev. Thomas will speak during the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday. A fellowship time will follow the evening service with refreshments served.

Thomas has been the church’s senior associate pastor since 2000. During his tenure the church built a new classroom building and expanded the worship center.

The church is at 15618 E. Broadway Ave.

Lawn movies

Zion Lutheran Church will host occasional movies shown on the church lawn this summer. The first will be 6 p.m. Wednesday. Those attending the free movie are invited to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. The scheduled movie is “Cars.” The festivities will move indoors if it rains. The church is at 8304 E. Buckeye Ave.

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