A favorite summertime tradition for many children and church members, Vacation Bible Schools are taking place at many local churches this summer. Volunteers are working hard to make special experiences and memories for children. Customarily offered are weeks full of learning about God and Christian teachings, arts & crafts, plus Kool-Aid and lots of cookies.
Schedules of vacation Bible schools and kids camps that are being offered in the coming weeks are below.
Austin Avenue Church of Christ hosts Kids Matter Kamp every Thursday starting June 19 and ending July 31. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 12:00 pm. and is for kids that have just finished kindergarten through kids that have just finished 5th grade. Parents can drop their children off in the back of the main church building by the tree and little white stair case; look for the sign that says “Visitation Room.” Austin Avenue Church of Christ is located at 1020 Austin Avenue.
Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana will host a Vacation Bible School themed “Weird Animals” from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 14-18. Children Pre-k thru 6th grade are invited to attend. Organizers state that there will be music, snacks, crafts and lots of fun. Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana is located at 1600 Melwood. For more information, please call 325 642 5299.
First United Methodist Church Brownwood will host Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. The VBS theme for this year is “WEIRD ANIMALS: Where JESUS’ love is one-of-a-kind!” FUMC is located at 2500 11th Street in Brownwood.
Rocky Creek Baptist Church invites children ages 4 to 5th grade to attend VBS July 20-24 (Sunday – Thursday) at Rocky Creek Baptist Church on Hwy 279 near Lake Brownwood. The theme for the week is “Wilderness Escape,” and the fun will begin at 5:15 p.m. each night w/ registration & meal for kids attending. VBS will be from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information or questions, please call Renee Blisard at 325-642-4824.
Early Church of Christ will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 21-23, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Those attending will learn some great lessons about Jesus, prayer, and an awesome future God has planned. VBS is open to all children who are 3 years old as of VBS through 5th grade. For more info, contact the church office at 325-643-2504 or earlychurchofchrist@gmail.com. Early Church of Christ is located at 900 Early Blvd.
Milton Avenue Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School on Monday July 21st – Friday July 25th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Children kindergarten thru 6th grade are invited to attend VBS! Milton Avenue Baptist Church is located at 702 Milton Avenue, near the Brownwood Coliseum. For bus pickup of children, please call 325-646-0866 before 4 pm each day of VBS.
Southside Church will host Vacation Bible School from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM on July 27-31. Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited to attend. Southside Church is located at 1219 Indian Creek Drive in Brownwood. Please Brownwood Evangelism Center, located at 2515 Ave D, will host King’s Creed Vacation Bible School on August 1-3, 2014 to children from age 4 – 11. On August 1st and 2nd, the times will be 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and on August 3rd, the time will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Renaissance Fair immediately following. Guests of the King will be given access to the King’s Kingdom Celebration, feast in the King’s Kitchen, apprentice at the Master’s Guild, take part in the Tournament Games, and study The Word in the Great Hall. The Renaissance Fair will include food, games, and FUN! Parents are encouraged to attend the session on Sunday and participate in the Renaissance Fair. Registration forms can be accessed at www.pentecostalsofbrownwood.org or requested by calling 325-998-6291, leave a message including your name and address. Registration should be completed by July 20th.
Milton Ave Baptist Church will host another Vacation Bible School from 6-8 pm August 13 -15th for children kindergarten through 6th grade. There will be puppets games, a bounce house, water slide and refreshments. For children who need a ride, please call 325-646-0866. MABC is located at 702 Milton behind the Brownwood Coliseum.
To add your church’s Vacation Bible School event or special children’s activity to this list, email information to lisa@mitdil1.dream.press.
