Here are a few Vacation Bible Schools starting in July. To list your VBS, send information to Susan Thacker at the Great Bend Tribune by emailing sthacker@gbtribune.com.

First Southern 

Baptist VBS

Twists & Turns Vacation Bible School will be offered from 6-8:15 p.m. July 17-21 at First Southern Baptist Church, Great Bend. Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds.  Kids will play their way through VBS in fun locations to play, craft, sing, snack, and learn that Jesus guides us through all the twists and turns of life. Sign up online at www.fsbcgreatbend.com/events.

Grace Community Church VBS

Grace Community Church will offer Pilgrim’s Joyful Journey VBS, an adventure to the celestial city, July 10-14. It is for kids who have completed grades PK-5. Hours are 6-8:25 p.m. at the church, 210 McKinley St.

First UMC VBS

First United Methodist Church’s VBS, “Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God!” runs from 5:45-8 p.m. July 17-21. It is five nights of scripture, science, crafts, games, music, and friendships. There is also an Adult VBS part this year, playing games and doing service projects. Sign up the kiddos;  help them take that next step on a lifelong faith journey.