VBS 2017 will strive to involve children, youth, families & students from the church & neighborhood in a relationship-building ministry beyond the once-&-done traditional weekend VBS of the past. Our goal for VBS 2017 is to incorporate the four focus areas of the Mission Study: hospitality, relevance to the neighborhood, connecting with youth and children and increasing the use of our church campus. This new direction was the result of the Christian Education Committee’s discernment for this summer’s VBS program.We continue to listen to where God is leading us creatively and relationally in mission. We hope to see you there!
Here are the Highlights:
JUNE 26 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FPCC & The Looking Glass Art Project present: “Community Mural Night”
- Parents and children of all ages (Kindergarten-12th Grade) are invited to explore color, shapes, texture, and mediums of all kinds as we collaboratively create a mural for the playground wall with community artists Tom Ferraro and Ed Grout. Families will join together in groups to build relationships, brainstorm, and paint a mural for 8 Mondays during the summer with a reveal and celebration once completed! RSVP to Britney Knight to sign your family up at 814-456-4243 x 112. Additional dates for this art project are: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
JULY 16 at 10:00 a.m. “Family Worship Service & Church Picnic”
- Invite your neighbors and friends to family-friendly Worship Service and enjoy a picnic underneath the bell tower after Worship! Rain Location: Knox Hall
JULY 19 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “Bedtime Stories in the Library”
- Parents and children in 3rd Grade and younger are invited to gather in the library for a themed story, snack, and activity. RSVP to Seph Kumer at 814-456-4243 x 105.
AUGUST 1 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “National Night Out”
- Join Our West Bayfront neighbors in Gridley Park to build relationships with each other and promote neighborhood safety while listening to live music, eating great food, and playing games! For more information or to sign up to help with the bounce houses and games, contact Seph Kumer at 814-456-4243 x105 or mailto:[email protected]
AUGUST 7 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FPCC & The Looking Glass Art Project present: “Community Mural Night” (see above)
AUGUST 16 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “Bedtime Stories in the Library”
- Parents and children in 3rd Grade and younger are invited to gather in the library for a themed story, snack, and activity. RSVP to Seph Kumer at 814-456-4243 x 105.
AUGUST 30 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. “Annual Block Party”
- NEW DATE & TIME! It’s that time again! Live music & entertainment, grilled burgers, face painting, games, great conversation and SO MUCH MORE! Volunteers are needed for this is our opportunity to welcome neighbors & build relationships with every event!
Please contact: Seph at [email protected] or Britney at [email protected] to explore how you can share your gifts & skills with the neighborhood this summer!
