Many churches in the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference offer Vacation Bible School Programs throughout the Summer. VBS is a great way to reach out to the community and teach children the love of Jesus!
Here are some of the programs that responded to our invitation to publish their dates on our website. If you do not see your local church, email the information to communications@gnjumc.org to have it added. You can find a local church in your area by searching in Find A Church.
Programs are listed by Location (in Alphabetical Order):
Atco, NJ
Atco United Methodist Church
(combined ministry with Tansboro Trinity UMC, but located at Atco UMC)
2128 Atco Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
Theme: Kingdom Rock (Group Publishing)
July 14-18, 2013
(Sunday-Thursday)
Time: 6:10-8:35pm
Ages 4-12 (free Nursery available for staff workers children)
Cost: Pre-Registration cost is $10; if registered at the door cost is $20
Contact: Lois Hawk at Church (856) 767-0477 or home (856)767-1705 or Lahawk22@comcast.net
For more information: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/AtcoandTansboroUMC
We offer an exciting program that not only rocks the church, but encourages children to love the Lord! The music is awesome, we have skits, drama, Imagination Station, Chadder Chipmunk video, digital Bible Buddies (this is new & will be very memorable), snack customized to reinforce the Bible story of the day, fun active games that are sure to please, and Spotlight Drama which shows VBS children from the program in a PowerPoint presentation as a Bible lesson. Salvation message is given as we look to be "Jesus with skin on" to the children. VBS is limited to the first 75 children to register with the fee paid.
Bordentown, NJ
Hedding UMC
2289 Old York Road
Bordentown, NJ 08022
Theme: SonWest Round UP!
July 8-13; 5:45-8:45 PM
Ages: PreSchool-6th Grade
Cost (if any): $5 a child
Contact: Deann Szatkowski at heddingumc.columbus@gmail.com
For more information: www.heddingumc.net
We will be traveling down the trail through the Old Testament stories of Moses to discover God’s Ultimate plan of salvation in Jesus, because “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) Please join us in the Wild, Wild West!
Cape May, NJ
Cape May United Methodist Church
635 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
July 22 to 26, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages: 4 to 12
Cost: Free
Contact: Carol Salinsky at 609-884-8239 or carolruth@verizon.net
For more info: www.cmumc.org (youth link)
VBS at our church is an exciting, fun-filled, praise event, where children learn to love their neighbors at home and around the world! They learn the teachings of Jesus from the Bible, and to go and shine their light for Him in the world! Teenagers participate as helpers, demonstrating their love for God, and presenting a wonderful example of discipleship for the children. VBS is an outreach event, as we welcome all children in the community.
“Love your God with all your heart….and love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
Luke 10:27
Chatham, NJ
Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main St.
Chatham, NJ 07928
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
June 26 – July 2
Weekdays 9:00-12:00
Family Service & Carnival Sunday at 10:00am
Ages: 4 years (by October 1, 2013) to those entering 6th grade
Cost: $60 per child (camperships available)
Contact: Shelley Rack or Karen Berry
973-635-7740, youthchatumc@optonline.net
For more information: http://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/cumc
Come along, come one, come all – Let’s let the fair begin! CUMC’S EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR invites children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world’s fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God’s love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Campers will learn lessons from welcoming neighbors in the Bible and will see how we can make the world a better place today by understanding and loving our neighbors near and far! (All-Church / VBC Family Carnival: Sunday, June 30 following worship.)
Columbus, NJ
Wesley UMC
24573 East Main Street
Columbus, NJ
Theme: Everywhere Fun Fair
June 24-28; 6:30-8:30 PM
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Cost: Free
Contact: Joyce Dunne at wesleyumc.columbus@gmail.com
Celebrate God’s welcoming love for everyone at Everywhere Fun Fair VBS — where God’s world comes together. Meet welcoming neighbors from the Bible; Explore the everyday life of neighbors around the world; Learn to be a good neighbor to everyone; Discover that God’s love welcomes everyone; Love the Lord your God…and love your neighbor as yourself. – Luke 10:27, CEB
Forked River, NJ
Lacey United Methodist Church
203 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
Theme: "Under the Sea"
June 24-28 2013
6pm-8pm each day
Ages: kindergarten through 5th grade; 6th grade through high school are welcome as Junior Counselors. The program will also be open to LUMC pre-k children.
Cost: $15.00 per child
VBS Contact - Bonnie McGovern or LUMC office at 609.693.5222 or laceyumc@verizon.net
Hackettstown, NJ
Trinity United Methodist Church
213 Main St.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Theme: Kingdom Rock (Group Publishing)
July 22-26, 2013
Time: 9:00am-12:15pm
Ages: 4 years (by October 1, 2013) to those entering 5th grade
Students entering 6th grade and above are encouraged to volunteer
Cost: $15.00 per child with a maximum of $30 per family
Contact: Kari Anzel at 908-852-3020 or kanzel@catchthespirit.org
For more info: catchthespirit.org
Maplewood, NJ
Morrow Memorial UMC
600 Ridgewood Rd.
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Theme: Under the Sea Adventure!
August 26 - August 29 9am to 12noon
Ages: 3 years to 6th grade
Cost: freewill donation received at closing event on August 29th
Contact: Rev. Brenda Wheeler Ehlers at 973-763-7676 or behlers@morrowchurch.org
For more info: www.morrowchurch.org
We'll dive into the deep waters of God's love, as we explore the Bible stories of those who have known and shared God's love. Fabulous island-inspired music, art, ocean science, games, and of course fun snacks!
Pilesgrove, NJ
24 Church Street
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Theme: Colossal Carnival - Sharptown VBS 2013
July 9-11
6-8:35 p.m.
Sharptown Church
24 Church Street
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
July 14-19
6-8:35 p.m.
Locke Ave Park
Locke Ave
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Ages: Age 3 through Grade 8
Cost: Free (donations accepted toward purchase of t-shirts)
Contact:
Kristen Raine
856-769-4716
sharptownkristen@comcast.net
For more information: www.sharptown.org
VBS info on home page and under 'Kids'.
Join us for Carnival Games & Snacks, Wild Music, Great Lessons, New Friends, Cool Crafts and Much MORE!
Swedesboro, NJ
24 Church Street
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Theme: Colossal Carnival - Sharptown VBS 2013
July 9-11
6-8:35 p.m.
Sharptown Church
24 Church Street
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
July 14-19
6-8:35 p.m.
Locke Ave Park
Locke Ave
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Ages: Age 3 through Grade 8
Cost: Free (donations accepted toward purchase of t-shirts)
Contact:
Kristen Raine
856-769-4716
sharptownkristen@comcast.net
For more information: www.sharptown.org
VBS info on home page and under 'Kids'.
Join us for Carnival Games & Snacks, Wild Music, Great Lessons, New Friends, Cool Crafts and Much MORE!
West Berlin, NJ
Wesley United Methodist Church
159 Bate Avenue
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Theme: "Celebrate Christmas"
August 19th-23rd
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
All ages welcome
Cost: FREE!
Contact: 856-767-9269 or rwlj@comcast.net
For more information: Wesleyumc.yolasite.com
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