Submit your Vacation Bible School information by email to faith@salisburypost.com

Faith Lutheran Gym
Where: 205 S. Main St., Faith
When: 7 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 8
Theme: The Gathering
Other: For grades K-12. Unique praise music, flashing lights, videos, special effects. Bible based worship service for grades 7-12; Christian puppets, videos, Bible study for grades K-6. Call 704-279-5489.

Cooleemee First Baptist
Where: 204 Marginal St., Cooleemee
When: Kickoff today from 1 to 3 p.m., continues July 27 through Aug. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Set Sail on an Amazing Grace Adventure
Other: Kickoff includes water slide, bounce houses, snacks, drinks, all free. VBS includes food, drink, games, arts, crafts, dragsters on July 27, family night on Aug. 1. For all ages. Preregister at http://vbs.cph.org/tools/churchinfo.aspx?Church=60FAO2CC
Jackson Park United Methodist and Royal Oaks United Methodist
Where:715 Mable Ave., Kannapolis (Jackson Park UMC)
When: July 27-31, from 5:15 to 8 p.m.
Theme: Workshop of Wonders
Other: Preschool thru 5th grade; free meal each night at 5:30; science, crafts, games, music. Information: church office, 704-932-0501.

North Kannapolis Baptist
Where: 312 Locust St., Kannapolis
When: July 27-31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Agency D3: Discover, Decide, Defend
Other: For ages 2 through adult. A special kick-off event will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. with food provided. Call 704-933-2125 for information.

Immanuel Lutheran
Where: Immanuel Lutheran, Rockwell
When: July 27-31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Weird Animals—Where Jesus’ Love is One-Of-A-Kind
Other: Closing program 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31, followed by a family gathering meal. To enroll call 704-642-2776 by 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 27

Rodgers Park Baptist
Where: 2400 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis
When: July 27- Aug. 1 from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
Theme: Adventure Island
Other: . For children of all ages.

Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist
Where: Corner of S. Clay and 611 E. Monroe St.
When: July 28-31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Theme: The Jesus Connection…What a Friend
Other: Preschool to adult; Bible lessons, games, crafts, and snacks. information, 704-636-7605 or 704-636-8461.

Shady Grove Baptist
Where: East Spencer
When: July 28-Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. nightly
Other: Preregister at 704-223-0263.
Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist
Where: 611 E. Monroe St.
When: July 28-31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Theme: The Jesus Connection … What a Friend!
Other: Preschool-adult Bible lessons, crafts, games, and food.

Union Lutheran
Where: 4770 Bringle Ferry Road
When: July 28-Aug. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Theme: Let’s Build an Ark: Explore the trials and tribulations Noah experienced building and living in the ark.
Other: Ages 3 through grade 6 and their family will be provided a light meal each day at 5:30 p.m. Friday concludes with a fun day for all. Come and experience the flood. Information: 704-636-5092.

Mt. Zion Lutheran
Where: 111 E. Church St., Richfield
When: Aug. 3-6; 6 p.m. Sunday – ice cream social, Bible study, activities based on episodes of the Andy Griffith Show • Monday/Tuesday – light supper, Bible study, other activities • Wednesday – dinner on the grounds, music “On Andy’s Front Porch” featuring Monk’s Band.
Theme: Down by the Fishin’ Hole, a trip back in time to Mayberry, USA
Other: For all ages; pre-registration is requested for children. Call 704-463-7280 or visit www.mtzionrichfield.org

Maranatha Bible Church
Where: 2320 Statesville Blvd.
When: Aug. 4-8 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Theme: Adventures by the Sea
Other: For rising K through rising 5th graders. Snacks, games, crafts, puppet shows, music, Bible stories told through drama. Call 704-637-1995 Wednesday-Friday to register.

Unity United Methodist
Where: 8606 Unity Church, Kannapolis
When: Aug. 7-8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; August 9 from 8:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.)
Theme:Experiencing God’s Word at Weird Animals vacation Bible school
Other: Reinforcing simple Bible truths in a way for kids to remember and apply to real life.
Register at 704-932-7605 or http://unity-umc.org/vacation- bible-school/ or email uumc_1@ windstream.net

Salem Lutheran
Where: 5080 Sherrills Ford Road
When: Aug. 10-14 from 6 to 8 p.m.; 5:30 dinner for the children
Theme: Weird Animals — Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-kind
Other: Preschool-5th grade. Covered dish meal on Aug. 14, also Sunday Aug. 17 to sing during the service. Pre-register at 704-636-0352