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Vacation Bible School offered next month at First Presbyterian Church of Batavia: Go on a virtual quest for the King's armor

By Billie Owens

First Presbyterian Church in Batavia is offering free Vacation Bible School for 4-year-old children through fifth grade from Aug. 10 to 14.

Hey kids, get ready to join the Knights of North Castle on a quest for the King's armor! The materials used are from Cokesbury's Vacation Bible School (cokesburykids.com).

This is a virtual experience with the first day opening worship in person, and to pick up storybooks and craft bags in the church parking lot at 300 E. Main St. That will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10.

Then at 9 a.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 11-13, there will be songs and story time online.

On the last day, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, there will be a closing celebration in the church parking lot.

For in-person events, coronavirus courtesy will be practiced.

Please register online here.

Church contact is Wendy Daniszewski, (585) 343-0505. Email:   wendydaniszewski@yahoo.com

Camp Out Vacation Bible School at Alexander UM Church

By Tracy Eisele

"Getting S'more of Jesus - Camp Out" is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School. Kids entering grades K-6th are invited to join us to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, games, and crafts. The event is held on 8/2/19 - 8/4/19 and runs from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. each night. For more information call (585) 591-1765 or email us at aumcoffice1@rochester.twcbc.com

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Get ready to 'blast off' to a galaxy of Bible school fun Aug. 9-13

By Daniel Crofts

The following news release was submitted, along with the photo, by Roula Alkhouri, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, at 300 E. Main St. in Batavia:

"The Galatic Blast Mission Control Center of Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia is inviting children between the ages of 5 and 11 to board the Starship Galactic Praise on Aug. 9 for an exciting voyage to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God.

"After a high-energy opening on the Starship Galactic Praise, the cadets will spacewalk to the Good News Galaxy. The Cadets will also take spacewalks to the Moons and Tunes Asteroid, the Orbital Observatory, the Rocket Rec Comet, and the Astro Café.

"Starship Galatic Praise will begin its voyage at 9 a.m. on Aug. 9 and return daily at noon. The last day of the voyage will be Aug. 13. Parents are invited to attend the closing voyage Friday, Aug. 13.

"This camp experience is open to the public and free of charge. To register, please go to www.firstpresbny.com or call us at 343-0505."

'Blast off' to a galaxy of Bible School fun Aug. 9-13

By Daniel Crofts

Here's a news release from the First Presbyterian Church:

"The Galatic Blast Mission Control Center of Vacation Bible School at First Presbyterian Church in Batavia is inviting children between the ages of 5 and 11 to board the Starship Galactic Praise on Aug. 9 for an exciting voyage to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God.

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Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph School

By St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School of Batavia, Vacation Bible School
"Adventure Canyon"
August 3rd - 7th
9AM - Noon
ages entering-K through grade-6
$5 per child
$12 for family of 3 or more
call 343-9660 to register

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