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!
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1AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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2Adult 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 pmOpen 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 | 3 | 4Bowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Join the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 5AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendarWednesday Night Movie Series from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am Join Monaca UMC on Wednesdays in October, as we explore the four Chronicles of Narnia films, based on the classic books by the well-known Christian author C.S. Lewis. Great for ages 9-99!
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 6 | 7Blood Donation Drive from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm You could save a life! We are partnering with the American Red Cross to hold blood donation drives at the Carey Community Center on October 7th (Noon-5pm) and December 23rd (9:30am-2pm). Blood donations are by appointment only. You can register via redcross.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 8AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 9Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
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 | 10 | 11Food Pantry Distribution from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Proof of income not needed; proof of residence required for first visit.
+ Google calendarCommunity Lunch from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Free lunch for the local community
Carey Center
+ Google calendarBowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 12AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendarWednesday Night Movie Series from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin Monaca UMC on Wednesdays in October, as we explore the four Chronicles of Narnia films, based on the classic books by the well-known Christian author C.S. Lewis. Great for ages 9-99!
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 13 | 14 | 15AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 16Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
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 | 17 | 18Bowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 19AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendarWednesday Night Movie Series from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin Monaca UMC on Wednesdays in October, as we explore the four Chronicles of Narnia films, based on the classic books by the well-known Christian author C.S. Lewis. Great for ages 9-99!
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 20 | 21 | 22AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 23Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
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 | 24 | 25Bowling from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin the Methodists at the lanes for laughs! Must pre-register.
Baden Bowl
+ Google calendar | 26AA Meeting 7pm from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pmMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
+ Google calendarWednesday Night Movie Series from 7:00 pm to 12:00 amJoin Monaca UMC on Wednesdays in October, as we explore the four Chronicles of Narnia films, based on the classic books by the well-known Christian author C.S. Lewis. Great for ages 9-99!
Carey Community Center
+ Google calendar | 27 | 28 | 29AA Meeting 10:30am from 10:30 am to 11:30 amMeeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship Hall
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| 30Adult Sunday School from 9:30 am to 10:30 amSunday School for adults seeking a deeper connection to the Word.
Overflow Room
+ Google calendarWorship 11am from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmTraditional worship, including prayer and the singing of traditional hymns.
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 | 31 | ||||||||