A group of churches in Bluffton are conducting a Community VBS program next week, July 21-25, at St. John's United Church of Christ from 6 to 8 p.m.
This year's theme "Hero Central" allows kids to be superheroes and discover their strengths in God. This five-day program, running Sunday through Thursday, will be packed with songs, fun, games and bible stories. This VBS program is for youth ages four through fifth grade.
St. John's United Church of Christ is at 223 W. College Ave.
Trinity Lutheran School, in Jenera, will host a “Miraculous Mission: Jesus Saves the World” Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 14, through Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The school is located at 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
The churches of Pandora are conducting a Community VBS program next week, Sunday through Thursday, July 7-11, at Pandora Missionary Church from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
This year's theme "In the Wild" looks at amazing encounters with Jesus. This five-day program will be packed with songs, fun, games and bible stories. This VBS program is for youth ages five through sixth grade.
Pandora Mission Church is located at 300 Rocket Ridge, Pandora.
County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 6 p.m., including a chicken barbecue and free music.
Bring your own seating for this free outdoor gospel concert, geared towards the whole family, including a free bouncy house to keep children entertained.
The concert will be behind the church, located at 4227 N Hardin Road, (Hancock County Road 15 from Bluffton), Harrod.
The Bluffton Food Pantry regularly distributes food and other essential supplies to approximately 50 families in the area.
The panty’s supplies are currently running low so volunteers from English Lutheran Church are coordinating a food drive from Saturday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 25.
Food pantry donations may be dropped off at the BFR, English Lutheran Church, or St. John’s United Church of Christ. The below items are needed before the next distribution day, which is Saturday, July 20.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora.
The meal is provided by John Perkowski. The menu is spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and beverage.