Vacation Bible school originated in Illinois in 1894, when a public school teacher developed a series of Bible lessons for her students during the summer. Four years later, an “Everyday Bible School” began for slum children in New York’s East Side.
When Dr. Robert Boville of the Baptist Mission Society became aware of the programs, he recommended them to other Baptist churches.
Today churches develop their own curricula or use specially prepared theme lessons. Below is a list of vacation Bible schools offered by area churches.
Caraway Baptist Church will hold vacation Bible school classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 20-25. Registration is at 6 p.m. Sunday. Family night will held Friday. The church is at 2928 Beeson Farm Road in Sophia.
Colonial Baptist Church will hold its vacation Bible school, “Saddle Ridge Ranch,” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, June 13-17. Classes are for age 2 to sixth grade. Adult classes will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 and 16. The church is at 6792 Welborn Road in Trinity.
Fairfield United Methodist Church will hold “Saddle Ridge Ranch” Sunday through Friday, July 11-16. Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For details, call the church at 431-5743. The church is at 1505 N.C. Hwy. 62 in High Point.
Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting will hold “High Seas Expedition” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, June 27 through July 1. Classes are for children potty-trained through rising sixth grade. For details, call 861-5026 or visit www.prfriends.org. The meeting is at 3673 Hoover Hill Road in Trinity.
Trinity Heights Wesleyan Church will offer its vacation Bible school, “High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God,” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 14-18. Kickoff will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13. Classes are available for children ages 3 through fifth grade. A closing ceremony will be held during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, June 20, followed by a free hot dog lunch. For more information, contact Donna Murphy at 650-0561 or Pastor Crawford Crenshaw at 431-7238. The church is at 5814 Surrett Drive in Archdale.
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Country breakfast June 19
Hopewell United Methodist Church will be having a country breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19.
The menu includes eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham and choice of beverage.
The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under.
For details, call 431-9507. The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.
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Free supper on Wednesdays
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will serve free community suppers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The menu will vary from week to week.
Organizers said the entire community is invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 431-7217 or mtvernon@northstate.net.
The church is on the corner of Archdale and Robbins Country roads in Trinity.
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Blood drive June 14
Fairfield United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive Monday, June 14.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 431-5743.
The church is at 1505 N.C. Hwy. 62 in High Point.
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Church co-sponsors basketball camp
Crossover Community Church (formerly Reavis Memorial Baptist Church) and the Carl Chavis YMCA will host “Skills in Motion,” a basketball camp, Monday through Friday, June 14-18, at the YMCA.
The camp is for rising first through eighth grade students. The cost is $20.
To register, call the YMCA at 434-4000 or Crossover Community Church at 431-7113.
Registration forms may also be found on the church’s website, www.crossovercommunitychurch.com.
For more information, contact Brent Johnson at 880-6866. The Carl Chavis YMCA is at 2757 Granville St. in High Point.
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Women’s Day program June 13
First Baptist Church of Trinity will hold its annual Women’s Day program at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13.
The Rev. Debora Fields of Friendship Baptist Church in High Point will be the speaker.
The church is at 12504 Trinity Road in Trinity.
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New church launches June 13
Unity Baptist Fellowship will celebrate “Launch Day 2010” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 13, to commemorate the official establishment of the new church.
The church has been operating for several months, but was only recently recognized as an autonomous church within the Southern Baptist Convention.
Dr. Larry Doyle with the Piedmont Baptist Association will deliver the message. A covered-dish meal will follow the service.
For more information, contact Pastor Jimmy Kiker at 861-0701 or jimmy.kiker@unitybaptistfellowship.org.
The church is at 4918 Old Marlboro Road in Sophia.
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The Singing Cookes to perform
Landmark Baptist Church will host The Singing Cookes, from Kingsport, Tenn., in concert during their regular second Sunday singing at 2:30 p.m. June 13.
The church is at 6055 Sunset View Drive in Archdale.
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Yard sale June 12
Gospel Baptist Church will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12.
Proceeds will be used for missions projects.
The church is at 9042 U.S. Hwy. 311 in Archdale.
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Friends golf tourney June 12
The Seeker’s Sunday school class of Springfield Friends Meeting will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 12, at Blair Park Golf Course.
Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and tee time begins at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $200 per team or $50 per player. Lunch is included. First prize is $300 and second prize is $200.
To sign up, call Ken Hill at 495-0672 or Tommy Bryant at 431-4362. Proceeds will benefit outreach programs at Springfield Friends Meeting.
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Community supper June 11
Hopewell United Methodist Church will have a free community dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 11. The menu includes hamburgers and hot dogs. Gospel music will be provided by Straightway.
The meal is free to the public, but donations will be accepted. Organizers said the goal is not to make money, but to share a meal with the community.
For details, call 431-9507. The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.
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BIBLE QUIZ
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Question: After David became old and stricken in years, the people covered him because he was cold and sought a fair damsel, a virgin, to cherish and minister unto him. Who was this woman?
Last Week’s Question: After the death and burial of this prophet after Elijah, several men cast a dead man into his sepulchre. What miracle happened?
Answer: As soon as the dead man’s body touched the bones of the prophet Elisha, the dead man revived and stood on his feet (II Kings 13:20-21).
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