Though many of us are shifting gears from a more relaxed pace of summertime fun to a busy schedule of fall activities, for many area churches, it’s important to remember that summer the prime time for meaningful outreach to the children in our communities. Dozens of Christ Together churches sponsored Vacation Bible Schools or backyard Bible clubs.

Others created camp-type experiences. Michael Caldwell, Family Life Pastor at Libertyville’s Trinity Community Church, said, “Because of a partnership with another local church, we were able to charge a very small amount to those participating in our our sports-themed VBS camp this year. The response was that over 60% of the kids attending our Sports/VBS camp were not from either church It was an amazing opportunity to reach out to people in the community and get to tell many people about God.” ...Read More!