CHURCH BRIEFS

June 14
"Take the Church Outside the Walls Day." Prayer Walk through some of the neighborhoods in Stanardsville. Begins at 11am-2pm. The starting point will be on the lawn behind Grace Episcopal Church. For more info, please call Grace Episcopal Church. 985-7716.

Shiloh Baptist Church Annual Choir Anniversary will be at 3pm. Various local choirs will be on hand.

June 14-18
Vacation Bible school. Stanardsville Baptist Church. Join us at our dig site of discovery "Truth Trek" where kids will be given an opportunity to uncover the treasures of God's truth as they learn to obey His commands and understand that Jesus is the power by which we live. Bible study, crafts and outdoor fun will be offered Sunday through Thursday nights, 6:30 - 8:45pm. Come join the fun. Ages 3 to 18 are invited. Registration begins at 6 PM on Sunday. Family Night/Hotdog Supper at 6:30 PM on Friday.

June 15-19
Summer Bible School. Mt Hermon Mennonite Church. June 15-19, 7-8:30pm. Classes from Kindergarten through adult. Everyone is welcome.

Vacation Bible School at Ruckersville Baptist Church. "Cruisin' The Amazing Amazon" June 15-June 19. starting at 6:30-8:30pm. Ages: Pre-kindergarten thru 6 grade. Church van will run - call RBC for more info. 985-7365

Evergreen Church of the Brethren Vacation Bible School---Lions, Hippos, Elephants, Zebras and Giraffes. Join us for lots of fund and laughs. We're going to have a good time this is true, the only thing missing is YOU! The dates are June 15-19, 6:45-8-45 p.m., ages 2 and up, including adults. We will have lessons, crafts, snacks and more. There are no strangers at our door. It is an adventure you won't soon forget!!

June 20
Westover United Methodist Church will be having their annual Lawn Party beginning at 5:00 pm. There will be lots of good food, all kinds. The charge will be $8.00 for adults, children under eight years old are free. Come out and enjoy the food and the fellowship. We look forward to seeing you.

June 21- 26
Vacation Bible School at Shiloh Baptist Church. 6:30pm-8pm nightly Adults and children welcome. Please call the church for local pick up locations. 985-1180.

June 22-26
Join us at Shiloh Church of the Brethren for an exiting Vacation Bible School to Discover the Untamed Nature of God in Wildwood Forest. Each evening at 6:30pm-8:45pm Come to have fun and learn about God. Classes are for 2 years-adults. Classes are Monday-Thursday. On Friday will be the program and picnic. The church is located on Rt. 667 (Middle River Road, in Stanardsville.

Fellowship Baptist Church located at 725 Gate Road in Madison will be having Vacation Bible School- Rescue 2009 the week of June 22-26 from 6:30-8:30pm nightly. Ages 4 up to adult classes will be provided. Early registration will be on Sat. June 20 from 4-6:00pm. Carnival style games and ice cream will be provided. For more information, contact us at 540-948-5970

Vacation Bible School at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Tanners, will be held June 22-26, beginning at 6:40pm. Please contact the Church at 540-672-9065 for any questions.

June 22-July 2
The Amicus Seventh-day Adventist Church invites children from ages 8-13 to their annual Vacation Bible School Monday through Thursday, June 22 through July 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Amicus SDA church. The church is located just east of the route 29/33 intersection, on route 33. If you would like to pre-register any children or have any other questions, please call the church at 434-985-1590 and someone will get back with you.
July 6
Grace Episcopal Vacation Bible School starting July 6-July10, 6-8pm. Come and register for VBS, stay for food and games, get your face painted, bring a chair and listen to some church choirs!. For more information contact, Kathryn bobnkathryn@yahoo.com
Mary Buckner- mary@springhillbaptist.org Rhonda Oliver, greenealliance@embarqmail.com

July 12
Join Pastor Walter Bryant & the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Tanners, when they travel to the Jesus Saves Christian Center in Fort Washington, MD on July 12. Tickets are $20 and the departure time is 12pm. Reservation must be made by June 28. Contact Mrs. Jane Wood at 540-672-3717.

July 14-17
Wanted: extreme adventurers ready to trek to the E.D.G.E. -Experiencing & Discovering God Everywhere! Would you like to spend four days this summer camping on the edge, complete with extreme adventures, exciting challenges, great music and hours of fun? Sign up to help with VBS and join in an incredible week of adventure and growing in God's love at Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience + Discover God Everywhere! 6-8pm Call or e-mail Camp Director Betsy Martin with questions or to volunteer. 985-8861 or bmartin@greenecountyschools.com

July 20
Stanardsville United Methodist Church invites all children to go to the edge this summer for Vacation Bible School. Camp E.D.G.E. is an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God everywhere. The fun begins Monday July 20th at 6:00p.m. and ends with a picnic finale on Friday July 24th. Each day kids will rotate through story time, games, snacks, crafts and music. To be a part of all the extreme fun at camp E.D.G.E. register early. Contact the church office at 985-3888. July 20th-24th from 6:00pm- 8:30pm.

September 13
Fall Softball League: Greene County's Ministerial Association will again offer its GCMA Church Fall Youth and Adult Coed Softball League. The season will begin September 13. Games will be on Sundays starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Youth Center in Ruckersville. To field a team, there must be 5 women and 5 men, ages 16 and older. Interested parties may email wayland2831@hughes.net for more information on the rules of game play or call Amy Wayland, Stanardsville United Methodist Church, at 434-985-7466 to field a team.

NOTICES
Swift Run Baptist Church is getting children connected to God; parents bring your children to join us for our exciting Children's Church. We will be exploring fun and creative ways to learn God's word on Sundays at 11 a.m. Swift Run Baptist early worship begins at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 and 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Mark Holder is pastor. 985-7428.