Icon viewers are invited to a community picnic hosted by First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and Rockport United Methodist Church.
The picnic is at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at the Buckeye park. Members of the host congregations will bring hot and cold dishes to share.
In case of inclement weather watch for signs at the park. In that event the picnic will take place in the First United Church fellowship hall located at 116 Church Street. The picnic is open to the public and it includes music, worship, food, fellowship and games.
Bluffton Community Vacation Bible School starts Sunday evening at St. John's United Church of Christ. VBS runs from 6 to 8 p.m., through Thursday, July 25.
This year's theme "Hero Central" allows kids to be superheroes and discover their strengths in God.
This five-day program 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.
County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Vacation Bible School program next week, Monday through Friday, July 22-26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This year's theme is "To Mars and Beyond," where kids become space voyagers and explore the power of God, based off of Ephesians 3:20: "Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us."
Emmanuel United Church of Christ is holding their annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. All are encouraged to attend, whether it's for dinner or just ice cream.
The menu includes shredded chicken or sloppy joe sandwiches, chicken noodles , baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus beverages and, of course, ice cream.
The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children (ages 10 and under).
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.
