Many of our local churches present excellent Vacation Bible Schools that subtly teach great character-building lessons. Plan now to take your children to one of these listed here or call your own church.
July 2010
Brookline First Baptist Church
2044 S. State Hwy. MM, Brookline Station – 864-8521
Dates & Times: Kick-off June 26 – 2-5 p.m. Free fun, food, and fellowship. VBS – June 27-July 1 – 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Saddle Ridge Ranch
Ages: 1 year - youth No pre-registration is
required – just register at the kickoff or the night Bible school starts.
Willard Community Christian Church
300 W. Proctor Road in Willard – 417.742.1222
Dates & Times: VBS preregistration event: Sunday, June 27, 5;30-7:30 p.m. VBS: July 7-9, 6-8:45 p.m. each evening. Closing event: Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m.
Ages: 4 years to entering 6th grade.
Theme: “Hero Headquarters”
Preregistration event will have free food and several activities/games for the family. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. The closing activities will be during Sunday morning worship. Call the church office for more information.
Messiah Lutheran Church
925 E. Seminole in Springfield – 881-2192
Dates & Times: July 12-16 – VBS 5:45-8:30 p.m. Supper will be served nightly July 13-18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. Closing program is July 17 at 5:30 p.m..
Theme: Egypt, Joseph's Journey from Prison to Place
Ages: 2 years-5th grade
Visit www.messiahmo.org or call 881-2192
for more information. Pre-registration
encouraged, but not required.
University Heights Baptist Church
Corner of Grand & National - Springfield - 862-0789
Dates & Times: July 12-16 – 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Also offering an Afternoon Day Camp for K-5, 12:30-5 p.m.
Theme: High Seas Adventure VBS and Dive Right In Day Camp
Ages: 4 years-5th grade completed
Registration is required. www.uhbc.org - see ad page 21.
Antioch United Methodist Church
3614 N. State Hwy. H, Springfield – 833-6171
Dates & Times: July 19-23 – 6-8:30 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade
Call 234-0418 for info. No registration is needed.
Countryside Christian Church
3350 West Jackson, Nixa – 581-6290
Dates & Times: July 19-22 – 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Ramblin’ Road Trip. Ages 5-12 years.
www.ccc4him.com
First Baptist Church
1400 W. Jackson St. in Ozark – 581-2484
Dates & Times: July 19-22 – 6-8 p.m.
Theme: Kid's Power Camp
Age 4 years–6th Grade – FBCO location only Grades 1-6.
Pre-registration is helpful, but not required.
Glendale Christian Church
2110 S. Blackman Rd., Springfield – 881-7614
Dates & Times: July 19-22 – Times: 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. VBS Program & Carnival – July 25, from 5-8 p.m. Pre-register by phone or email (dana@glendalechristian.org).
www.glendalechristian.org
Nixa First Assembly of God
113 West Mount Vernon Street in Nixa – 725-3075
Dates & Times: July 25-29 – Sunday- 9 a.m., 6 p.m. and Mon.-Thur.- 6 p.m.
Theme: Moosefeather 5 “The Final Chapter”
Ages: 4-12 years
Orchard Crest Baptist Church
320 S. Orchard Crest Ave. in Springfield – 417.865.0395
Dates & Times: July 25-28, 6-8:15 p.m. each evening.
Please register online at www.orchardcrest.org.
Sunset Church of Christ
1222 W. Sunset in Springfield – 883-2044
Dates & Times: July 25-28 – 7-8:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
No pre-registration required.
Hopedale Baptist Church
5370 N. State Hwy. NN in Ozark – 581-3836
Dates & Times: July 26-30 – 9 a.m.-Noon
Theme: High Seas Expedition
Ages: 5 through 6th grade
Register at www.hopedale.org. May also
register by calling or in person on first day.
King's Way United Methodist Church
2401 South Lone Pine Avenue in Springfield – 417-881-6363
Dates & Times:
Monday, July 26-29 – 9 a.m. to noon daily.
Theme: Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace
Ages: Ages 3 years to entering 6th grade
Register your children by July 18 and they will receive free VBS t-shirts. Registration can be done in person at the church or online at http://www.kingsway-umc.org.
August 2010
Brookline Church of Christ
3086 N. Brookline Ave. in Brookline –
(417) 862-0551
Dates & Times: August 1-4 – Sun. 5-7 p.m., MTW 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Call the church for more info or check out www.brooklinechurchofchrist.org.
River Bluff Fellowship
2655 E. Evans Rd. in Ozark – 866-7202
Dates & Times: August 2-6 – 6-8:30 p.m.
Theme: Club VBS, Route 252
Ages: 3 years-5th grade. Call church for info.
If your church is hosting a Vacation Bible School this summer, email details to kathy@springfieldkids.com. We will post your VBS listing on our website!
