By Jessica Blomquist
Staff Writer

    School bells are silenced for summer, but church bells ring inviting children to attend Vacation Bible School. In the next month, many churches in Morgan County will hold Vacation Bible School, allowing children of all ages to learn about the gospel, have fun and get out of Mom’s hair for a few hours.
    Presently, churches are busily preparing activities and Bible lessons in anticipation of entertaining and teaching the younger members of their congregations.
    “I think it’s important because they are the future of our churches,” said Kristie Alligood, VBS director at Brownwood Baptist Church.
    Soon, little voices will be singing “Jesus Loves Me” and carefully reciting John 3:16, whether the theme is the beach or boot camp. Each child will participate in arts and crafts, recreational activities, and music as well as learn Bible story lessons and memorize Bible verses.
    “Number one, we teach them that Jesus loves them,” Alligood said.
Madison Presbyterian Church
383 S. Main Street, Madison
(706) 342-2813
June 16 to June 20
9 a.m. to noon
$10 per child
Theme: “Beach Party: Surfin’ Through the Scriptures”
Activities: Crafts, Recreation, Snacks, Music, Bible Story Lesson – all geared to the theme
Pre-register or come early to register the day of.
Madison Baptist Church
328 S. Main Street, Madison
(706) 342-2177
June 9 to June 13
9 a.m. to noon
Free to the community
Ages: Four to sixth grade
Theme: “The Power Lab”
Centennial Baptist Church
5321 Brownwood Road, Rutledge
(706) 557-2120
June 15 to June 19
5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ages: Three to adult (Adult class starts at 7 p.m.)
Theme: “Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth”
Activities: Craft, Snack, Bible Story Lessons, and Learn Memory Verses
Trinity Baptist Church
4201 Eatonton Road, Madison
(706) 342-1816
June 22 to June 26
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Free
Ages: Three to sixth grade
Theme: “Boot (Biblical Outlook and Outreach Training) Camp”
Activities: Obstacle Course, Skits, Crafts, Singing, Bible Lessons, Memory Verses
Call Detra Maughon to pre-register by calling the church.
Faith Baptist Church
Washington Street, Madison
(706) 342-3325
June 9 to June 13
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ages: All ages
Theme: “Dino Detectives: Digging for God’s Truth”
Apalachee Baptist Church
5010 Lower Apalachee Road, Apalachee
(706) 752-0201
June 8 to June 13
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Theme: “Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth”

Brownwood Baptist Church
1521 Thankful Road, Madison
(706) 342-3650
June 8 to June 12
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free
Ages: Preschool to 12 years
Theme: “Son Harvest County Fair: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit”