Bible School

Church Women United of Washington County recently recognized four women at its May Friendship Celebration at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsport. Women between the ages of 18 and 40 are nominated by their churches and recognized for their leadership within the church and community. Eighty-seven women and men from 16 supporting churches attended the event. The women recognized were: -  Amanda Boyer-Everett is a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

“Take Me To the Water” begins Sunday evening. That's the theme for this year's vacation Bible school at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church.  The school starts at 7 p.m. and will include music, Bible stories, crafts and games. The program runs through Thursday, July 19, and there are classes for all ages, including adults. The innovative theme reminds everyone of the wonderful creation of the world by God's hand, of baptism, and of the refreshing Holy Spirit.  Hancock is a town where water plays an important role with the Potomac River and the rewatered Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at our doorstep.

A summer children's event called “Babylon” will be hosted at Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church nightly from Sunday, July 22 to Thursday, July 26. Children will step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel's adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Children will participate in a Bible-times marketplace, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, have Bible-times snacks, visit Daniel and collect Bible memory makers to remind them of God's word. Plus, everyone will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called “God Sightings.” Each day concludes a celebration, a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.

Blue Mountain Church of God , Smithsburg, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July 26. Theme: Sonrise National Park. Ages 4 to 12. Bible stories, crafts, skits, games, songs, nature trails and picnic. To register, call 301-824-2325. Calvary Temple , Williamsport, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, through Friday, July 20. Theme: Adventures on Promise Island. Ages 4 to 18. Bible stories, crafts, games, cafe food and Cooper the Dog. Call 301-582-0512. Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene , 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13. Theme: Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity.

The Clear Spring Library will hold a Lego Building Club Tuesday, July 3, at 3:45 p.m. The children will be given access to Duplos and Legos. There will be a building challenge, but free building will be allowed.  For more information, call 301-842-2730. Vacation Bible school Big Pool Community vacation Bible school at Parkhead Fellowship Hall, 9512 National Pike, Big Pool, will start Sunday, Aug. 12. The theme is “Babylon - Daniel's Courage In Captivity.” Bible school will run from Aug. 12 to 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.  There will be a closing picnic on Friday, Aug. 17. The community is invited.

Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren, Pastor Rachel Black will lead the 10 a.m. service Sunday on Open Wide and Say “Ah”! Mary Diehl will be worship leader. Sunday school at 9 a.m. New Horizons Band and Ice Social at 6 p.m. Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Pastor John Dean will preach at 9 a.m. Sunday service on Storm Warning. Nick Stevens will play his saxophone. Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Blair's Valley First Church of God, Sunday at 10:45 a.m., Pastor Bob Stone will speak on Where Will You be in 10 Years?

St. John's Episcopal Church will hold its annual vacation Bible school from July 15 to 19 in the church education building. The theme is “Sky - All Things Are Possible With God!” VBS will begin with supper at 5:30 p.m., followed by classes from 6 to 8 p.m. The school will include a Biblical storyteller, an imagination station, games and crafts. Classes are targeted for those ages 3 to adult. The church is at 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown. For more information, call 301-733-2560.