2018 Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off
June 16, 2018
Our annual Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off welcomes Emmanuel's neighbors and members to play together. The event is free! This year's kick off was on Saturday, June 16, from 11 am to 2 pm. The following photos reveal some of the fun we had that day. Hope to see you next year!
Horse riders prepare with safety helmets.
A gentle horse gives rides to all!
The balloniacs help guests make animals, flowers, and other creations.
Children try their skill at some of the carnival games, hoping to win a prize.
The bouncy house and slide are favorites for the youngest children.
Throwing at the dunk tank target.
June 18--22. Monday through Friday evenings. Vacation Bible School classes are held from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. Our theme is "Splash Canyon." There will be classes for ages 2 to 102 years old! The design team is working hard to have the church ready. VBS includes games, singing, Bible lessons, and lots of new friends.
June 24. VBS Closing Service takes place in Sutorius Hall during the 9:15 Bible Class Hour.
Participants at our 2017 Vacation Bible School. We serve children from the neighborhood and members of Emmanuel.

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Past Events
- February 16 Kids' Night Out Event
- Level 2 Snow Emergency Home Prayers
- Baptism of Our Lord Sunday
- New Year's Eve Service
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
- Children's Christmas Service
- Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
- Thanksgiving Day Service
- All Saints' Day (Observed) November 4, 2018
- All Hallows' Eve Labyrinth October 31
- Reformation Dinner
- 120th Anniversary Celebration September 9
- Summer Bible Study
- 2018 Vacation Bible School Closing Service
- 2018 Vacation Bible School Carnival Kick Off
- Emmanuel's Gardens
- Memorial Day Weekend
- Pentecost Color Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Kids' Night Out
- 2018 Easter Egg Hunt
- Youth Service Project: Thank You Very Mulch!