Bible Stories

St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown, July 15-19 from a free supper at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., theme - Journeys to the Desert, storyteller, music and classes, call 301-733-2560 to register or for more information. Haven Lutheran Church, July 15-19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., theme - Rescue Zone: Saved by God's Power, light supper at 6 p.m. followed by stories, games, music, crafts, snacks and special guests, call 301-733-5056. Church of Christ at Hagerstown, 10014 White Hall Road, Hagerstown, July 15-19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., ages pre-K through 6th grade, adult Bible study, theme - Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride through God's Word, missions, music, exciting lessons, crafts, snacks, closing program July 21 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. To register, call 301-733-5244.

Are you tired of buying the same kind of gifts every year for your friends? Do you want a gift with a deeper meaning? Maybe you could start with a Bible designed to appeal to teenagers. Or a Bible trivia game that builds Bible knowledge. Here are 10 items, and all are less than $30. · "Revolve: The Complete New Testament for Girls" - This looks like a teen girl fashion magazine but actually contains the entire New Testament. It is also filled with daily devotionals, beauty secrets, fun quizzes and more.

According to storyteller Faith Crumbly, her latest project is only a year old, and already it has a happy ending. Or at least a happy beginning. “We've been going for a year,” Crumbly said. “And people would get to meetings before I did. I was surprised at the interest.” Crumbly, a retired writer and editor with The Review & Herald Publishing Co. in Hagerstown, organized the Christian Storytelling Cafe a year ago. The group meets at a variety of venues, religious and secular, and welcomes the public.