• Slatington Baptist Church, 509 Main St. in Slatington, is offering Deep Sea Discovery from July 24-28 from 6-8 p.m. Bible stories, crafts, games, songs and refreshments will be provided, with classes for all ages from nursery to adults. Questions call 610-767-6276.

• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. John's Lutheran Church and Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church are joining together to hold a Vacation Bible School program from 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 24-28. This year Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church (Trachsville) will host the event in their picnic grove.• Effort UMC in Effort will hold Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25-29. This VBS transports kids to ancient Egypt where they meet Bible heroes, visit the Egyptian marketplace, learn hieroglyphics and more. Registration is now open for children 4 through 12. Volunteers are also needed to help with snacks, crafts, music, storytelling and games. Contact VBS Director Deb Audett at

daudett@ptd.net or call the church at 570-629-1890.• St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Old Stage Road, Albrightsville, will hold its school Aug. 1-5, 9:30 a.m. to noon. The theme is "Dive in the Deep Sea, discovery program. It is open to children, preschool through sixth grades. Plunge into Bible stories, crafts, games and snacks. To register call 570-325-3340.Submit your event information to

tneditor@tnonline.com.