Calvary Bible Church in North Charleroi

Calvary Bible Church located at 990 4th St. Ext., North Charleroi, will have Vacation Bible School, “Kingdom Kids”, Sunday through Thursday, July 29 – Aug. 2 from 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM. There will be crafts, games, songs, & snacks for all boys and girls in grades K thru 6. During Bible Time the children will learn how Jesus can be the King of their hearts. The week will conclude on Thursday with Family Fun Night to include a gospel presentation, awards, carnival games, a dunk tank, and snacks. All activities are free. For more information or directions call the church office at 724-483-6108.

Bible Fellowship Community Church in West Newton

Bible Fellowship Community Church in West Newton will be having Vacation Bible School each evening, starting Sunday night July 29th through Thursday night August 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

This year's theme is "Shipwrecked - Rescued by JESUS". All children preschool through 6th grade are invited to come. They will venture to an uncharted island where kids discover the truth that by being anchored in the truth of God’s Word the Bible, that Jesus will rescue them and carry them through life’s storms. Each evening of their journey will be filled with uplifting worship songs, Bible lesson, craft, snack and games. For more information to start this adventure call the church office at 724-872-5150.

Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville

“AMPED” will capture the children’s imagination as they have fun discovering that God wants us to live FULLY ALIVE! VBS runs Monday thru Friday, June 9 - 13, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon..

Children will enjoy this exciting VBS. It includes: high energy worship, Bible lessons, hilarious skits, prizes, silly games, snacks, crafts and service projects that reach the hearts of children! We hope it will be your child’s most fun week of the summer!

There is no cost - (purchasing VBS T-shirts is optional. They will be available during the week) - and you can pre-register your child(ren) by going to our website www.crsmin.com and clicking the VBS Registration tab. Please register your child for the grade they will be ENTERING in the Fall; Pre-K (and potty trained) through 6th grade.

Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road in Finleyville; one mile south of Trax Farms overlooking Route 88.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood

Vacation Bible School at St. Peter’s will be held July 23 - July 27 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon each day. All children age 3 1/2 years and older are invited to join us at St. Peter’s VBS! Each day of VBS is filled with many fun activities including Bible study, crafts, snacks, games and songs. The VBS fee is $7.50 per child (special rate available for families of 3 or more – $20/family) which covers all costs, including snacks and drinks.

The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51.

Please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website, www.stpetersbrentwood.org.

Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Elizabeth

All children between the ages of 3 through those finishing 5th Grade are invited to the Elizabeth Community Vacation Bible School “Shipwrecked.” VBS runs July 9 - 13 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

At “Shipwrecked”, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and make fun crafts they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the Sail Away Sendoff that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

Elizabeth UMC is located at 317 Second Ave, in Elizabeth. Call 412-384-8374 or 412-384-7050 for more information.

First United Methodist Church of Monongahela

FUMC Monongahela will host Vacation Bible School (VBS) – July 9-13, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. This year’s theme is "Shipwrecked". Kids will venture to an uncharted island where they discover the truth that Jesus carries them through life's storms. Come join us at First United Methodist Church located at 430 West Main Street in Monongahela. For more information please call 724-258-7054.

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Perryopolis United Methodist Church

July 16 - July 20, at Perryopolis United Methodist Church on Independence Street from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for ages K through 5th grade. The theme will be “Rome: Paul and the Underground Church.” You can pre-register for this event by visiting vbspro.events/p/perry2018vbs

Concord United Methodist Church

July 23 - 25th, at Concord United Methodist Church located just off Route 51 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children 3rd through 5th grade. An enlightening theme will be presented to those in attendance. We encourage you to attend for a day of fun and learning about Jesus.

You can pre-register for this event by visiting vbspro.events/p/concord2018vbs

New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy in New Eagle

The New Beginnings Church of God of Prophecy, located at 411 4th Ave., New Eagle, PA, will be holding Vacation Bible School August 6 through August 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is "Babylon - Daniel's Courage in Captivity". At Babylon VBS, kids and adults discover they're not much different from Daniel and his friends--and that they, too, can courageously keep faith in a faithless culture. All kids welcome from grades K through 8. For more information, please call 724-310-3533.

Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four

Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 45 Church Road, Eighty Four, PA will be having

Vacation Bible School from Monday July 30 thru Friday August 3. The theme is “Shipwrecked”.

Closing Program to be on Sunday, July 31st 10:45 a.m. |To learn more about VBS visit our website at pigeoncreekchurch.com or you can sign up for VBS at vbspro.events/p/ca69d9.

Thomas Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four

Thomas Presbyterian Church, located at 1068 Linden Rd., in Eighty Four, will hold summer VBS the week of July 30 through August 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. VBS is for children aged four through the fifth grade. The theme this year is “Shipwrecked” - Rescued by Jesus. The children will enjoy Bible stories, art, songs, crafts and games. We invite your children to join us for this fun filled week as they learn how Jesus is present in their lives. For information and registration for VBS at Thomas church visit the home page at www.thomaspres.org. Information can also be obtained by calling our office at 724-941-8910. Office hours are 8 to 12 noon Monday through Friday.

Faith Community Church Lakeside in McMurray

A summer kids’ event called ‘Passport to Peru’ VBS will be hosted at Faith Community Church Lakeside from July 16 to July 20. ‘Passport to Peru’ is like taking an adventurous trip to Peru! Kids will sing catchy songs, play high-energy games, dig into tasty Peruvian treats, experience cool Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies, and explore what daily life is like for kids in Peru. Plus, kids get to watch short, captivating videos each day that provide a peek into Peru and the everyday life of kids who live there! Every day concludes with a Closing Celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

Passport to Peru VBS is free for kids entering preschool through 6th grade for the 2018/2019 school year and will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Registration is available at www.faithlakeside.com. For more information, call 724-941-9035.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brentwood will be hosting the following regularly scheduled meetings in July.

• Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Peter’s most every Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. For more information, please contact the Church, and we will put you in touch.

• A.A and Al-Anon meets every Thursday evening at St. Peter’s starting at 6:00 pm.

• N.A. meets every Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm and Saturday evening beginning at 7:00 pm.

The church is located at 4048 Brownsville Road, overlooking Brentwood Towne Center, near Rt. 51.Please call the church at 412-884-5225 or visit our website, www.stpetersbrentwood.org. Volunteer Opportunities are available for nearly all events!

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