Religion notes

Children Vacation Bible School Calvary Chapel Chester Springs: Children’s Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 10-13 for children ages 3 (pottytrained) to 6th grade. This free program will engage all ages including tweens and upper elementary age children. Participants will see a live drama each night, complete with elaborate sets and music. This year’s theme is “The Vikings of Cape Calvary,” a story about a band of sailors who thought they were heroes, but they lived like villains. They had everything they wanted; yet they were never

satisfied. Each night’s event is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the church at 217 Dowlin Forge Road in Exton. Games, crafts, Bible stories and snacks will also be part of each evening’s activities. The entire event – registration, crafts, games, entertainment, and snacks – is free of charge.

To register, visit www. cc-chestersprings.com by noon on July 9. If you do not have online access, you may call the church office at 610-524-5338. Walk-ins are welcome.

Chicken BBQ Dinner The Marshallton United

Methodist Church: A Chicken BBQ Dinner will be Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at the church, 1282 West Strasburg Road, West Chester, PA. The menu includes BBQ chicken (leg/ thigh), cole slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans, roll and butter, dessert, and beverage. Hours for the “Eat-in” or “Take-out” option are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $13/adult and $5/child (5 to 12 years of age) if ordered before Aug.7 and $15/$5 at the door. For information, phone the church office at 610-696-5247 or office@ marshalltonchurch.org with any questions.

Picnic and summer events The First Baptist Church

of Passtown: The church, at 117 Barber Ave., Coatesville, will host the following events:

On Saturday, July 8, at 4 p.m. is the Annual Amateur Cookoff - Sample & Judge for the Best, additional food available (included in price of ticket), Entry fee $15 for cooks and for guests, contact Deacon Ricky Campbell at 610-7502270 or Rev. Lee Tee at 610405-3424; On Saturday, July 15, at 6 p.m. is Praise Night with The Purnell Family of Maryland; Tuesday, July 18 to Saturday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. is Oscar’s Amusement Carnival at Gateway Park, corner of East Lincoln Highway and First Avenue, Coatesville; For information on all events, call 610-384-9888.

From Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be Vacation Bible School with the theme: Promises of God; Sister Marsha London is directress; and Dr. David A. Heard is pastor. For information, phone 610384-9888. Vacation Bible School Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn: Children from age 4 through 5th grade are invited to Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School July 17-21 from 1 to 4 p.m. This year’s curriculum emphasizes that we are all created by God and built for a purpose. Register your kids today for free or sign up to volunteer as a leader or helper at http://vbs. trinityberwyn.com. You may also call the church at 610-644-0932, or contact John Wunderlich at cedirector@trinityberwyn. com. The church is at 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn PA 19312.

Summer schedule change St. Paul’s United Church

of Christ: The church, at 101 Worthington Road, Exton, welcomes the community to services on its summer schedule. One worship service will be held at 10 a.m. During services, a children’s program will also be offered, and a time of fellowship and refreshments follows each service. The summer service is a blend of traditional and modern worship styles, with a variety of music genres. For more information, visit https://saintpaulsucc.net/ or call 610-363-7285.

Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church of Passtown: The church at 117 Barber Ave., Coatesville will host Vacation

Bible School Tuesday, July 25 to Friday, July 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme is Promises of God. Phone 610-384-9888. Sister Marsha London, director; Dr. David A. Heard, pastor.

Little Falcons programs West Fallowfield Christian School: Two-, threeand five-day programs for three and four year olds are offered. The classes meet from 9 to 11:45 a.m. The hands-on curriculum incorporates reading readiness, math skills, language arts, pre-handwriting, science, art, music, drama, physical education, devotions, Bible, Spanish and library. Students learn through center time, discovery play, and hands-on activities, as well as fine and gross motor skill development. Small class sizes allow for individual attention.

The preschool also offers a Mom’s Day Out program monthly on the third Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. It features a different theme each month. The goal of the program is to provide structured themebased activities for the children in a caring and nurturing environment. It includes learning centers, story time, circle time, craft and outdoor play. The cost for the program is $15 per session. A snack is provided. Space is limited. The registration for Mom’s Day Out can be found on the school’s website.

For comparable tuition rates and more information, call the school at 610-593-5011 or visit the school’s Facebook and website at www.wfcs.org. The

school is located at 795 Fallowfield Road in Atglen. Thrift shop final sale The Church of the Holy

Trinity: 212 S. High St. West Chester; The Catacomb Closet located in the Parish Hall of the church will hold it’s final summer sale Friday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The thrift shop will be closing for the summer and will resume it’s regular schedule after Labor Day. All items in the shop are half price and there will be a bag sale as well. In addition, Family Formation is a new program that will begin in September. Now is the time for parishioners, old and new, to sign up for one of the many opportunities to support our children and youth. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex each Sunday morning after the 7:45 Rite 1 service and the 9:00 Rite 11 service.

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