Magnifying the Greatness of God at VBS

Thanks to the time and effort of Pastor Jim and dozens of volunteers, Monaca UMC was able to put on another great Vacation Bible School this summer!

This year’s VBS was held Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, with the theme: Magnified!

An average of 25 kids attended VBS each day, discovering the BIGNESS of God in the smallest of things through music, lessons, games, crafts, and—new this year—skits!

Photo: Denny Houser and Kathy Glovier performing a skit during VBS. Denny is now recognized by kids as “Red,” his character’s name!

At the close of VBS on June 27, the activities from the week were highlighted during a wrap-up party and lunch for the participants and their families in the Carey Community Center.

After VBS came another example of magnifying the greatness of God! The amazing decorations created by Tina Allen and Vera Lovewell were later shared with Mt. Carmel VBS in Aliquippa, Kingdom Week VBS in Aliquippa, and at the Hookstown Fair!

Special thanks to Jennifer Hamner for leading the effort and to the many, many outstanding people who came together to make such a successful program for local children and teens.

Check out our VBS slideshow on YouTube to see more photos and highlights from the week!

Coming Up…

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  1 2Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendarBowling Banquet from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Paid event for bowling league members and guests to celebrate a great season + Google calendar
3AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
4Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarPickle Ball from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
At this time, for members only - See John H or Deb C for details Carey Center + Google calendar
5 6AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
7Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Sunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word. Overflow Room + Google calendarWorship w/ Communion 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holy Communion Offered Church Sanctuary + Google calendarChildren's Sunday School from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Open to children of all ages and no pre-registration required. After the children's message during worship, the children are welcome to receive additional age-appropriate lessons in the Word during this time that is all about them! Sunday School classrooms, Lower Level + Google calendar
8Hymn Sing from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am
Click/tap for details Brighton Rehab + Google calendar
9Community Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Held during monthly food pantry + Google calendarFood Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
+ Google calendarBible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
10AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
11Refresh & Recharge: Revival from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Click/tap for details! Sanctuary + Google calendar
12 13AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
14Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
15 16Municipal Primary Elections from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Carey Community Center + Google calendarBible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
17United Women in Faith Meeting from 1:00 pm to 12:00 am
(formerly United Methodist Women) business meeting and informative program at Aliquippa First UMC Map+ Google calendarExecutive Council from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
+ Google calendarAA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
18Busy Hands 1pm from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Knitting/crochet Group Carey Community Center + Google calendarPickle Ball from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
At this time, for members only - See Deb C for details Carey Center + Google calendar
19 20AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
21Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
22 23Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
24AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
25Organ Dedication & Recital from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Click/tap for details! + Google calendar
26 27AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar
28Worship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Traditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns. Church Sanctuary + Google calendar
29 30Bible 101 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Bible study led by Pastor Jim, Tuesdays through May - join at any time! + Google calendar
31AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall + Google calendar