Churches hold VBS programs

Area kids sing at a Vacation Bible School program held by St. John's Lutheran Church this past year. The church, along with several others in Wharton, will again hold VBS this month.

A summer blizzard of different Vacation Bible schools are being offered in Wharton this June.

The College Heights Baptist Church, 1515 Briar Lane, will have a free Vacation Bible School June 1-5 from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. each day. It is open to children ages 4 to sixth grade. The theme for this year's VBS will be "Outrigger Island - Living God's Unshakable Truth." There will be Bible stories, games, refreshment, music and crafts. For information, call Rev. Don Hurley at 532-4442.

The New Hope Community Church is holding a nightly Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. the week of June 2-6. The theme is "Chosen Champions for Jesus." For information, contact the church at 532-3224. First Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School the week of Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, from 8:45-11:30 a.m. It is for kids who have completed Pre-K through 5th Grade. Pre-registration forms are at the church office, 507 N. Fulton. For information, call 532-4295 or 533-1938.

St. John's Lutheran Church, 614 Pecan St., will host a Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on June 9-13. The theme is "Friendship Trek - Jesus Our Forever Friend" and will include Bible stories, music, crafts, refreshments and games. Free and open to the public, it is for ages four through completed 7th grade. For information, call 532-1644.