Vacation Bible School List for Houston and Anderson Counties

Staff Reports

Looking for something for the kids to do this summer? Many area churches in Houston and Anderson counties are planning Vacation Bible Schools throughout the months of June, July and August.

Here is a list of upcoming Vacation Bible Schools in the area:

HOUSTON COUNTY

GRAPELAND

SUNDAY, June 11 to THURSDAY, June 15

• Oak Grove Baptist Church, Grapeland   6 to 8:30 p.m. for kids 3 years old through sixth grade.

MONDAY, June 12 to FRIDAY, June 16

• Grapeland Baptist Church   6 to 8 p.m.; Galactic Starveyors is the theme.

MONDAY, June 19 to FRIDAY, June 23

• First Baptist Church, Grapeland – 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children age 3 through sixth grade completed. Theme is Galactic Starveyors. A closing VBS Family Night carnival will follow on Sunday, June 25 with hot dogs, watermelon and games for the kids.

MONDAY, June 26 to WEDNESDAY, June 28

• San Pedro Baptist Church   6 to 8 p.m. for kids in pre-school through sixth grade. Theme is Galactic Starveyors.

WEDNESDAY, June 28 to FRIDAY, June 30

• Grapeland Church of Christ – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come along for an amazing adventure with your favorite Bible hero.

SUNDAY, July 16 to THURSDAY, July 20

• First United Methodist Church, Grapeland – 6 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 4 through those entering sixth grade. Theme is Hero Central.

CROCKETT

SUNDAY, June 12 to Wednesday, June 14

• First Christian Church, Crockett- 9 a.m. to noon for kids who have completed pre-K to those who have finished fifth grade. The church also will feed them lunch. Theme is Camp Out: Getting S’more of Jesus.

MONDAY, June 19

• First United Methodist Church, Crockett – 6:30 p.m., His Hands Puppeteers, a special puppet presentation for kids.

MONDAY, June 19 to FRIDAY, June 23

• Central Baptist Church, Crockett – 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. The church is located at 107 N. 7th St. in Crockett.

LOVELADY

SUNDAY, June 25 to THURSDAY, June 29

• Antioch Baptist Church, Lovelady – 6 to 8:30 p.m.; Galactic Starveyors is the theme.

MONDAY, July 10 to THURSDAY, July 13

• First Baptist Church, Lovelady – Register Sunday, July 9 for a chance to win a telescope. For kids ages 4 years to sixth grade. Theme is Galactic Starveyors.

LATEXO

SUNDAY, July 9 to THURSDAY, July 13

• Latexo Baptist Church – Theme is Galactic Starveyors. For kids pre-K to sixth grade.

KENNARD

SUNDAY, July 23 to FRIDAY, July 28

• First Baptist Church, Kennard – 6 to 9 p.m. for children K-6 plus youth. Theme is Galactic Starveyors.

ANDERSON COUNTY

CAYUGA

MONDAY, June 26 to Friday, June 30

• Judson Baptist Church, Cayuga – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

ELKHART

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 to WEDNESDAY, June 28

• First Baptist Church, Elkhart – 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 4 through fifth grade completed. Registration will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 25 with free snow cones. Theme is Camp Out! Getting S’More of Jesus! Kids will trek through an outdoor adventure and learn that Jesus is the light of the world. A Family Night and hotdog meal will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28.

MONDAY, Aug. 7 to FRIDAY, Aug. 11

• Family Faith Church, Elkhart – The VBS will be held in the evening, with the time to be announced.

SLOCUM

SUNDAY, July 16 to THURSDAY, July 20

• Lakeside Baptist Church – 6 to 8:30 p.m., Hwy. 294 in Elkhart. Theme is “Maker Fun Factory.”

PALESTINE

SATURDAY, June 10

• Lone Pine Baptist Church, Palestine – 9 a.m. to noon. Theme is Out of This World. The church is located at 299 U.S. 287 North in Palestine.

MONDAY, June 12 to FRIDAY, June 16

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palestine – 6 to 8:30 p.m. for K-5.

• Dogwood Hills Baptist Church, Palestine – 9 a.m. to noon for kids in Pre-K through sixth grade completed. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Theme is Galactic Starveyors.

MONDAY, June 19 to FRIDAY, June 23

• Southside Baptist Church, Palestine – 9 a.m. to noon for any child in grades 1-5. Theme is Exploring The Coolest Book on the Planet. Operation Artic.

TUESDAY, June 20

• Crockett Road Church of Christ, Palestine – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., which will include feeding the kids lunch. For children age 2 to sixth grade. Theme is God’s Team.

SATURDAY, June 24

• Grace Church, Palestine – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lakeview Methodist Conference Center for kids in grades K-5. The kids should be dropped off at Lakeview, located at 400 PR 6036 in Palestine (off Hwy. 294). All kids invited.

SUNDAY, June 25 to THURSDAY, June 29

• Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church – Starts at 6 p.m. Meal provided at 5 p.m. For kids age 5 to 12. For more information, call 903-724-4803.

• Norwood Heights Baptist Church, Palestine – 6 to 8:30 p.m. for all ages. Space-themed.

MONDAY, June 26 to FRIDAY, June 30

• Westwood Baptist Church, Palestine – 5:45 to 9 p.m. for ages 4 to sixth grade (completed). Theme is

WEDNESDAY, June 28 to SUNDAY, July 2

• First Baptist Church Music Camp, Palestine – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the church at 903-729-0204 to register.

MONDAY, July 10 to THURSDAY, July 13

• First United Methodist Church, Palestine – 5:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 4 to 11. Theme is Hero Central.

• Court Drive Church of Christ, Palestine – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to fifth grade.

MONDAY, July 10 to FRIDAY, July 14

• First Christian Church, Palestine – 8:45 a.m. to noon for children through sixth grade.

MONDAY, July 24 to THURSDAY, July 27

• First Baptist Church, Palestine – 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children who have finished kindergarten through sixth grade. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Theme is “Everything That Has Breathe Praise the Lord.”

***If your church’s VBS is not listed here, please send in your VBS information to [email protected] or call The Messenger at 936-687-2424.

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