Article: SUMMER IS TIME FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SOME OF THE CHANGES INCLUDE CLASSES HELD IN THE EVENING SO ENTIRE FAMILIES CAN PARTICIPATE.(SUFFOLK SUN)

Byline: TRUDY CUTHRELL, CORRESPONDENT

Vacation Bible School is a favorite summertime tradition like homemade ice cream and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

The movement began over 100 years ago as a program to teach young children the stories of the Bible in a structured, but fun and relaxed classroom setting. Today the basic tradition goes on, but the form has changed some to more effectively meet the needs of a changing world.

This week's Vacation Bible School at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Suffolk shows the new and creative face of a 1990's VBS. For example, this VBS is an evening program from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. weeknights.

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