Maple View Mennonite Church will host Vacation Bible School, 6 – 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 26 through July 30.

Students ages four through second grade will participate in a traditional VBS program with games, crafts, music, snacks and more while tackling some of the most mysterious and intriguing questions of human life. Did we come from ape-men? Did the parts of our bodies just “happen” or were they specially designed? Is all human life valuable? Do our lives have a purpose?

Students who’ve just completed grade three through eighth grade will learn new skills. Older students can pick two activities for in-depth study. Choices include workshops on art/painting, bird watching, chess, computers, cooking, horse back riding, jewelry making, self-defense and woodworking. Each workshop allows students in the group time to tackle projects bigger than normally attempted.  For example, the woodworking class will learn basic assembly techniques from sanding and assembly to painting a completed project; the computer class will learn web-design skills. Participants in VBS get all this while learning that God’s word connects to every area of life, answering questions of where we came from; who we are; how we can know we’ll spend eternity with our Creator; and how we should live.

The Egypt File journey begins the minute you walk through the doors and experience the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt! Each action-packed day begins with “Meet at the Museum Opening Assembly,” a high-energy gathering complete with wacky intros, lively songs, a missions’ moment, a Design Time, and prayer. Then it’s off to visit through FIVE fun sites:  dig into God’s Word and uncover eternal truths at the DIG SITE; check out the potter, weaver, and other artisans at the CRAFT MARKET; enjoy a taste of Egypt at the SNACK OASIS; experience snake pits, Nile crocodiles, and more at the SUNSATIONAL GAMES; and enjoy a journey into Egypt through sing-a-long songs at the TREASURE TUNES.

Register on-line at Maple View’s website www.mapleview.com/vbs or call 440-834-8601 for more information.  Register early!!