Vacation Bible School held at Corticelli Baptist

Youth in the class for second and third graders at the Corticelli Baptist VBS work on "walking through the zoo" during bible study. Teachers of the class, standing behind, from left, are Pam Sandidge and Abby Hansen. Photo by April Arnett.

Democrat Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

A total of 55 children, ranging from toddlers to those entering sixth grade, attended the annual vacation bible school at Corticelli Baptist Church, Russellville, last week (July 17-21), where the theme was "Big Apple Adventure."

Photo by April Arnett

Youth in grades 3-4 learn songs in music class Wednesday at the Corticelli Baptist VBS. Behind, from left, are class teachers Mandy Asbury and Melanie Porter, music teacher Debbie Schroer, and assistant music teacher Kathy Volkart, who is also the organ and piano player as well as the church choir director.

Each evening started with a meal provided for VBS participants. The children then made crafts, learned songs in music class and enjoyed bible study and recreational activities that included some water games, due to the extreme heat last week.

"We had a great group of kids who learned a lot," VBS Director Becky Houston said.

Photo by April Arnett

Corticelli Baptist Church VBS attendees in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten class learn songs in music class Wednesday night. Teachers, from left, are Amanda Smith, (front, at left), Kaleb Libbert (back, at left), Bailey Stiffler (back, at right) and Mechelle Stiffler (front, at right).

Sunday, during the morning church service at Corticelli Baptist, VBS attendees shared songs they learned. That evening, instead of the regular Sunday night service, family night was held, which included a meal and a special program presented by the bible school particpants.

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