Just Kidding 2014: Bible camps, church activities

Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School is hosting a free end of the summer Carnival 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August 24 where kids can participate in fun activities like a cupcake walk, face painting, build your own picture frames, and also enjoy hot dogs, chips and ice cream. Register by August 22. The carnival will be at Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School (Mile Post 89 on Sterling Highway – turn right on Murray Lane by Zimco Construction). For more information, contact Tracey at 262-1423 or Sherry at 262-0853 for registration. If kids need a ride to AAJC Sunday School, please call Jeremiah at 398-1184.

The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ, SALT Youth Group, for Jr. High and High School age students, will meet at 1:00 p.m. June 7 at the AAJC church and then head outdoors for an afternoon of hiking and light snacks. Register by June 4, please call Jeremiah Bergevin, 907-398-1184 for permission slip information. This activity is free.

The Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ, SALT Youth Group, for Jr. High and High School age students, will meet at the Kenai beach at the end of Spruce Street for a bonfire, s’mores and worship music around the fire from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9. For more information, call Inger Deede at 907-360-7062.

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Birch Ridge Community Church will have Vacation Bible School on August 4-8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Our theme is Flight School, and kids ages 4-5th grades are welcome. Call 260-6705 for more information.

An International Spy Academy Vacation Bible School will be held at First Baptist Church of Kenai.

Grab your secret decoder ring and put on your rearview mirror glasses because this summer, your kids are heading to the International Spy Academy where they’ll train to become special agents for the one true God! Bible school is June 2-6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 4 through 6th grade. For more information, call 907-283-7672, visit http://www.firstbaptistkenai.net or email fbck@alaska.net.

The Midnight Son Seventh Day Adventist Church proudly presents Son of Treasure Island VBS, June 23-27 at 10 a.m. Open to ages 3 and up. It is free. Church is located at Mile 8.4 Kenai Spur Highway in Kenai. For more information contact Charce Dunn at 260-9331.

Ninilchik Community Vacation Bible (non-denominational) Camp will be held July 7-11 (Mon-Fri), 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kenai Peninsula Fair grounds. Ages 4-15 years. Snacks provided. Call Grace Huhndorf at 907-394-3714 to register or for information.

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