News from the Pews: Community Meal, Youth Group Car Wash, Vacation Bible Schools

Community Meal

, 1717 W. 13 Mile Road, will host its monthly Community Dinner from 4-6 p.m. on July 24. There is no charge to attend.  The homemade meal will feature pasta, salad, desserts and beverages. Starr Church is collecting new and gently used backpacks for the “Memphis Project.” The backpacks will be given to the guests who will be served during this winter’s Warming Shelter. For more information, call 1-248-288-3230 or visit www.starrchurch.org.

Shrine youth group car wash

The C.R.E.W. youth group of is having a car wash 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Woodward side parking lot. Bake goods and other snacks will be sold. All donations will help send the teens of Shrine Parish to World Youth Day and the National Catholic Youth Conference.

Vacation Bible School run-down

Berkley First United Methodist Church, 2820 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley

When: July 25-July 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: No fee to attend

More information: In the Shake It Up Café, kids carry out God's recipe, which includes Bible fun, crafts, hands-on mission work, food science and music.

Register by calling Chris Schulte at 1-248-399-3698 or online www.cokesburyvbs.com/shake-it-up-cafe/BerkleyFirstVBS.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson

When: July 25-29 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Suggested ages: 3 years through sixth grade

More information: To register for Son Rock Kids Camp, call 1-248- 435-8025 or visit  www.trinityevclawson.org.

Choir Camp, 320 W. Seventh St., Royal Oak

When: July 24-31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Suggested ages: Grades 3-12 (next fall)

Cost: $250

More information: Kids and adult volunteers enjoy swimming, boating, crafting, disc golfing, worshipping, laughing and singing. The week begins at worship July 24 and ends with the grand finale, Camp Sunday, on July 31. Call 1-248-541-4100 or visit www.rofum.org.

Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, 1357 W. 14 Mile Rd., Madison Heights

When: July 25- 29 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free

Suggested ages: 3 years (with one year of preschool) through sixth grade.

More information: Bible Heroes Bible Camp will be taking a look at several Bible heroes, including David and Goliath, Joseph and Esther. There will be skits, music, Bible study, science, crafts and recreation. A light lunch will be served at noon for the participants and their families. Call 1-248-588-4652 or register online at www.princeofglory.org/biblecamp.

Is your church hosting an event, rummage sale, Bible study or a special time of worship? Send an email to Lynne Cobb to have your event considered for publication.