There will be a 5-Day Club for boys and girls 5 to 12 years old from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 27, to Friday, July 31, at 924 Christopher Circle.
The clubs are a Bible-centered ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship, which is active in 163 countries.
The clubs feature Bible lessons, songs, games, activities, memory verses, and prizes.
The local club is sponsored by the group that does the Good News Clubs at the Ada Schools. For more information, call Susan Rorabaugh at 419-544-8525. (Monty Siekerman)
Ada Full Gospel Church, 1047 State Route 235, Ada, will hold its Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 27 to Thursday, July 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The VBS is for youth ages 3 to teens.
VBS planners say: "Grab your expedition gear and prepare for Journey Off the Map! Come join us as we discover truths about Jesus-the Ultimate Guide! Kids will enter the Worship Rally at Overlook and make their first stop in the Tangled Branch Tree House for Bible study.
While on their journey, kids will also visit:
· Survival Springs for snacks
· Rappelling Ravine for recreation
· Rushing Waters for music
· And Shady Grove for crafts
Puppets and evangelist Jim Walker help kids learn Bible verses at the Liberty Baptist Church on Monday.
Nineteen children attended the first evening. VBS continues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Friday.
This year's theme is Heavenly Hospital, providing care that changes lives forever.
The church is located a few miles north of Ada on State Route 235. The address is 2955 County Road 20. The phone number is 567-204-2441.
First United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will hold their summer Vacation Bible School from Sunday, Aug. 2, to Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the First UMC, Ada.
This year's VBS theme centers on devouring The Fruits of the Spirit. Those include patience, faithfulness, self-control, kindness, joy, gentleness, love, goodness and peace.
VBS is open to youth ages 3 to sixth grade. To register your child email to: [email protected], or call the church at 419-634-4626 between 9 a.m. and noon Mondays through Fridays.