The following churches are holding vacation Bible school:
St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Independence from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Children ages 3 through 7th grade are invited to join in this Rainforest Adventure. Lunch will be served. To register, call the church at 816-461-0302.
Heartland Church in Blue Springs from 6:30 to 9:10 p.m. Monday through Friday. For ages 3 through 5th grade. During this High Seas Expedition, there will be Bible adventures, crafts, games, music and snacks. To register, call the church at 816-224-3219 or visit www.myheartland.org.
Calvary Baptist Church in Blue Springs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Saddle up and hit the trail on Saddle Ridge Ranch. To register, call 816-228-5540 or online at www.calvarybluesprings.org.
St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Independence from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24. Galactic Blast includes Bible lessons, crafts, music, games and snacks. For ages 3 through 13. To register, call Shirley Weaver at 816-716-1184.
Pleasant View Christian Church in Independence from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 25 through July 29. Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade to the “SonQuest Rainforest.” There is no charge. Register at the door. For information, call 816-796-3489 or visit www.pvccchurch.com.
Messiah Lutheran Church in Independence from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 26 through 30. For ages 3 through 6th grade. Planet Zoom is where Bold Bee-Livers zip, zap and zoom for Jesus. To register, call 816-245-9405.
Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs from 9 a.m. to noon July 26 through 30. A free kick-off event will be held July 25 for the children and families. To register, call the church at 816-228-5300 or visit www.timothylutheran.com.
Compiled by Jillayne Ritchie
