Vacation Bible School is over for 2018. Please return next summer year for details about the 2019 Vacation Bible School.

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June 18 – June 22, 2018. Daily, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Be a kingdom building during Gethsemane United Methodist Church’s 2018 Vacation Bible School. During this years session, participants will learn how our gifts, talents, and abilities to employ in our work and careers for His glory. Together, we can build—and rebuild—so that our communities thrive.Week-long activities include bible-exploration, crafting, dancing, games, food, fellowship, faith development and ends with a fun glow party. Vacation Bible School is FREE and classes are offered for people of all ages.

This year we are reminded that our cities need rebuilding! There is work to do to fortify the African-American community. The 2018 VBS continues the theme of Vocational Theology, which teaches that God has given each of us gifts, talents, and abilities to employ in our work and careers for His glory. Together, we can build—and rebuild—so that our communities thrive.

Building examples abound from the historical roots of Black History when former slaves built towns in the 1800s during Reconstruction. The main structure—the church—was usually built first and became the town’s center. Homes and businesses were then constructed. Today, churches continue the work of rebuilding their communities through Community Development Corporations (CDCs). Examples are Pastor Floyd Flake (New York), Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell (Houston), Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake (Los Angeles), Pastor James Meeks (Chicago), Attorney Genora Boykins (Houston), Pastor Jerald January (Lynwood, Ill), and Dr. Byron Brazier (Chicago).

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Vacation Bible School, or VBS, is a fun-filled program that Gethsemane United Methodist Church offers during the summer-season, to connect with the children and families in our community. Vacation Bible School is an opportunity for families to grow in their faith in an exciting and vibrant way.

We offer the following classes

  • Pre-School: Ages 3 – 5
  • Primary: Ages 6 – 9
  • Junior: Ages 10 – 12
  • Teen: Ages 13 – 17
  • Young Adults: 18 – 35
  • Adults: 36+

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