Community VBS set for July 25-28

By Sidney Bartee

Community Vacation Bible School will begin Sunday, July 25 and end on Wednesday, July 28.

Volunteers from several local churches are helping with the event, which is sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance and hosted this year by First Baptist Albany.

“Destination Dig” will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with meals and activities provided.

Parents will be able to pick up students at 8:15 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, but everyone is invited to stay and watch a special program on Wednesday.

After the program ends, children will be provided supper and a pool party at the city pool.

“Parents can join us in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday to see what all their kids have been up to,” director Betsy Spraberry said. “Following the program at FBC, we invite your whole family to have a hot dog meal and a free swim at the city pool.”

Families also have the opportunity to win prizes on the last night of the Bible school.

“We will be giving a chance to win a Walmart gift card to each family that is represented at the program,” Spraberry said. “We are excited to bless a few families with back-to-school supplies or groceries.”

Students who are four by Sept. 1  through those who have completed sixth grade are invited to attend the four-day event. 

Parents can call Spraberry at 325-660-1516  or co-director Ginger Bumguardner at 325-660-5420 with questions.