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Beaver Island churches plan a joint summer Bible school, 2008

Also Beaver Island Vacation Bible School 2008

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Dates2008-07-01 – 2008-07-03
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era
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Summary

Representatives of Beaver Island Christian Church, St. James Episcopal Mission, and Holy Cross Catholic Church planned a free Vacation Bible School for children ages three through twelve on July 1–3. “Jerusalem Market Place” was the theme, with music, crafts, games, age-appropriate lessons, snacks, and a picnic lunch.

Evidence limits

This is an advance program notice, not proof of attendance, completion, or a complete volunteer and student roster.

Sources

  1. A planning notice confirms the July 1–3 joint program, its ages 3–12 audience, Jerusalem Market Place theme, free admission, activities, snacks, and request for volunteers. It remains an advance notice, not proof of attendance or completion.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 01 · t001067
  2. A later notice gives the July 1–3 times and location at Holy Cross Parish Hall and convent lawn, asks families to pre-register, and reports 36 children already registered. Registration is organizer-reported and does not establish final attendance or completion.
    forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 01 · t001175
  3. Beaver Beacon, March 2008, "Summer Bible School".
    Announces a July 1–3 Vacation Bible School for children ages 3–12 jointly planned by the Christian, Episcopal, and Catholic churches. No public copy of this file is known; the archive holds one and can provide it on request.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 2008-03_Beaver-Beacon
  4. The held issue scan confirms the announcement.
    data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 2008-03_Beaver-Beacon

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Beaver Island Archive, “Beaver Island churches plan a joint summer Bible school, 2008”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-summer-bible-school-2008/, accessed [date], citing “Vacation Bible School,” Beaver Island Forum, February 21, 2008. (and 3 further sources listed on the page).

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