Vacation Bible School

Click here to download a registration form! VBS Registration Form.2024

Walk-ins are welcome, BUT . . . you can help us plan

please pre-register!

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

DROP-OFF: Children should be dropped off no earlier than 8:50 each morning. All children will report directly to their classrooms, which are located on the top floor of the education building. Children must be taken to the classroom by a parent or designated adult.
PICK-UP: All children must be picked up from their classroom by a designated adult.  Dismissal is at noon.
NO COST! There is no cost to attend. Messiah Lutheran Church offers Vacation Bible School as an outreach ministry to the community.
OFFERINGS: A free will offering will be taken each day. Children are encouraged to give as they are able. Offerings this year will be used to help fund our Missional Outreach group’s project to assemble School Kits for Lutheran World Relief. More information will be sent home during the week about this project.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FORMS are available from the church office or you can print one here!

Vacation Bible School at a Glance 

Following is a snapshot of the lessons the children will explore during the week.
Please join us from home by reading the daily verses and the accompanying stories!

VBS Theme for the Week – June 17-21, 2024
SCUBA VBS –
DIVING INTO FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD!

DAY 1:  God is a friend who’s real.
Bible Verse of the Day: John 6:69  “We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.”
Bible Story: 1 Kings 18-19  God shows himself to Elijah through ups and downs.

DAY 2: God is a friend who loves!
Bible Verse of the Day: John 13:34  “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”
Bible Story: Jonah 1-3  God shows compassion to the people of Nineveh.

DAY 3: God is a friend  we trust!
Bible Verse of the Day: John 14:27  “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.”
Bible Story: Mark 4:35-41  Jesus calms a storm.

DAY 4: God is a friend forever!
Bible Verse of the Day: John 11:25  “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.”
Bible Story: John 18-20  Jesus dies and comes back to life.

DAY 5: God is a friend for everyone!
Bible Verse of the Day: John 3:16  “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Bible Story: Acts 16:11-15  Lydia believes in Jesus.

Scripture verses are from New Living Translation (NLT).

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Contact Us

Office Address:
Messiah Lutheran Church
324 South Howard Street
South Williamsport, PA 17702
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Non-emergency Phone:  (570) 326-9171
Email:  messiahoffice@comcast.net

Pastoral Emergency:
Pastor Jeff LeCrone is currently our pastoral care pastor. To reach him, please call (570) 326-9171. This number is available 24 hours a day. During working hours, office staff will assist you in contacting the Pastor. When the office is closed, you will be asked to press “3” for a Pastoral emergency. When you press “3” you will be connected to the Pastor.