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Vacation Bible School, 2019

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• St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church-North Weissport, 222 Church St., Franklin Township, presents Panda Mania, Where God is Wild About You! 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 7-11. For ages 3 through sixth grade. Call 610-377-2972 for more information.

• Cornerstone Community Church, 388 Polk Township Road, Kunkletown, will host “The Incredible Race” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 7-11. Open to ages 4 through sixth grade. Closing program at 7 p.m. July 12. Call 610-681-3534.

• St. Matthew’s UCC, Kunkletown, age 3-12, “To Mars and Beyond!” held in the church at 102 Church Road from 9 a.m. to noon July 8-12. Party in the church grove on Friday. For information, contact Staci at 610-283-4696 or stacigeorge0317@gmail.com.

• Grace-St. Paul’s UMC, 40 Church Road, Jim Thorpe, 6 to 8 p.m. July 8-12. Free and open to children preschool through fifth grades. Email office@gspumc.org.

• Bethany EC Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, Vacation Bible School: 6-8:30 p.m. July 9, 10, 11.

• Living Hope Lighthouse Church, 705 Third St., Palmerton, will hold Illuminate Summer Camp July 11-18 from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. for ages 5 to fifth grade. Come for games, lessons, music, and fun and discover the wonders of God through STEM. On the final night will be a closing synopsis and a cookout for the children and their families.

• Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 3940 Mountain Road, Slatington, July 14-18: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, closing program at 7 p.m. Thursday. Theme is “Giddyup Junction.” For information, contact Tammy White at 610-390-5806 or Katie Koneschusky at 610-751-8796.

• Slatington Baptist Church, 509 Main St., is presenting “Roar” because sometimes life is wild, but God is always good! July 21-25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6 p.m. on July 21, and we will end with a closing program at 8 p.m. July 25. We have classes for all ages, preschool to adults. Come enjoy Bible stories, songs, crafts, games and snacks. For more information, please call 610-767-6276.

• Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Trachsville will hold its annual VBS from 6-8 p.m. July 15-18 with a closing program on July 21 at the morning service. After the service, children and families are invited to a family carnival. This year’s theme is “Camp Jerusalem!” Kids from ages 5-12 can come and play games/sports and do artistic crafts in a Christ-centered environment. Children 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult and will sing, play games and make crafts. The event will be held in the church grove, or in the church in case of bad weather. See or email Marcia at mheinick@ptd.net. for registration forms.

• SS. Peter and Paul, 260 N. Third St., Lehighton, from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 15-19 at the church. This year’s theme is “Roar! Life is Wild. God is good.” To register, visit vbspro.events/p/events/sspeter-paullehighton.

• Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church (Ashfield, Lehighton Area School District) will hold its VBS from 6-8:30 p.m. July 22-24. Call 610-377-4242 for information.

• Effort UMC will hold its VBS from July 22-26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration forms are on the Welcome Center in the main church entrance.

• Jacob’s UCC, Weissport, will hold its VBS, Jacob’s Farm, 6:30-8 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1. For ages 3 through 12. Please register by July 19 by calling the church office at 610-377-1188 or Pastor Eunice at 610-349-7185.

• Lighthouse Baptist of Lehighton, 1349 Green St. (Franklin Township), July 31-Aug. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Zoom in! Focus on Jesus! Grab your camera and get ready for wild encounters! Join us for In the Wild 2019! For grades K5 to sixth grades. Includes games, snacks, crafts, prizes and Bible stories. Transportation is available.

• Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5-9. The theme is “Who’s Your Neighbor? Learning to Love Like Jesus.” Free registration for children ages 3 through sixth grade. For more information or to register, call 610-377-4303 or email telc1872@ptd.net. Teen and adult volunteers are welcome.

• Bethany Wesleyan Church Lehighton, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 7-9 in the Lehighton Grove and Rec Center. 610-767-1239.