Children and Youth – June 2025

Stay Connected This Summer

As school lets out and we head into the routines of summer, there are several opportunities to continue to serve and connect.

Summer Sunday School – Volunteers Needed

The Summer Sunday School format began on Sunday, May 25. This summer, there is no Time with Children, so kids preschool (potty-trained) through 5th grade report directly to room 110 for a short Bible-based lesson and then have time to socialize and enjoy our playground. Older youth are invited to help lead activities like chalk, crafting, or bubbles. Adult volunteers are needed each week to share the lesson and then oversee the kids. Here is the link to sign-up.

Seeking Small Jobs & Fellowship Visits

We are seeking opportunities throughout the summer for youth and families to be in service with and for our congregation. Do you have a project that might be overwhelming to tackle by yourself, or work that would be easier with a few helping hands? Bower Hill Youth would love to connect with you! Simply call the office, or use this link to tell us about your request, and we will contact you to schedule a visit. Thank you in advance for helping us find ways we can serve and connect this summer!

Also, if you are an adult with time to spare this summer, we’d love to have you join the service team. Please email Amy amy.grella@bowerhillchurch.org to be added to the mailing list when jobs and visits are scheduled

Volunteer at VBS July 28-August 1. Bower Hill's summer VBS will follow a youth-leader model again this year; with pre-school through 3rd grade attending from 9:30 a.m. - noon each day. Older youth from 4th grade and up will serve as helpers in the morning, then stay through 3:00 p.m. each day for more in-depth activities just for them. Both campers and older youth volunteers must register to collect emergency contact information. Cost is the same: $30 for campers and older youth. Click here to register for 2025 VBS. All youth volunteering to lead VBS must attend at least one training/decorating session.

Training dates are:

Sunday, June 1 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 - 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 8 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 11 - 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 - 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 19 - 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 29 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

*NEW* - Water Wednesdays at Mt. Lebo Pool

Meet up with your church friends for a mid-week break at the Mt. Lebanon Outdoor pool. Amy will be at the pool most Wednesdays – see schedule below – from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This is intended to create connection and provide an opportunity for middle school and high school kids to hang out over the summer. Many of these days align with VBS Youth Leader Training, so we will meet at the church from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for training/decorating and then head to the pool afterwards. Younger kids are

welcome, but per the regular pool rules, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Kids must bring money for entry ($12) and snacks if desired. Meet up dates will be June 11, June 19 (NOTE: this is a Thursday), July 2, July 16, July 30 (VBS week), August 6, & August 13.

Excitement is "Building" for Maker Fun Factory VBS July 28 - August 1

At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids discover not only that God made them

the way they are, but for a purpose too. New friends, creative games,

surprising adventures, lip-smacking snacks, and incredible music are just

some of the fun in store for your child. Don't Miss Out on the Best

week of Summer!

Bower Hill follows a unique youth-leader model VBS. Pre-school

(potty trained) through 3rd grade attend from 9:30-noon each day. Older

youth from 4th grade and up serve as helpers in the morning, then stay through 3:00 p.m. for special activities just for them. All youth aged 17 and younger must register. Cost is $30 per child. Older kids who are volunteering only (and do not plan to stay for the afternoons) only pay for the cost of the t-shirt, which is $15. Click here to register. Pick up a flier in the Narthex to share with friends and neighbors.