Seven area churches are again partnering in the community-wide vacation Bible school program. This year’s event will be hosted by Bluffton Presbyterian Church July 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. Children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome to attend, at no cost. Children need not be attenders of any of the seven churches.

Early registration is recommended; registration forms are available at each of the sponsoring churches, through the Bluffton Release Time program and on Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bluffton-VBS-2015/368137046704032

Sponsoring churches include Emmanuel UCC, English Lutheran, First Mennonite, First United Methodist, St. John’s UCC, St. Mary’s Catholic and Bluffton Presbyterian.

This year’s curriculum will feature Bible Blast from the Past by Standard Publishing. Each day will begin with an introduction to the Bible story and daily theme, followed by participation at other sites including Timeless Truth Tent where kids will explore the Bible story in a variety of interactive ways; Backtrack Bazaar where kids have time to move around, have fun, and enjoy snacks; Discovery Ruins where kids discover ancient arts and facts through science and crafts; and Mission Quest Cave where kids are encouraged to serve others. All activities connect to the Bible story and theme.

For more information about this year’s VBS, contact Carole Enneking (319-358-9094), Bluffton Presbyterian Church (419-358-5806) or by visiting www.facebook.com/pages/Bluffton-VBS-2015.