Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, welcomed more than 120 children to this year’s Vacation Bible School, which was held the week of June 24-28. This year’s theme was “SCUBA: Diving Into Friendship With God.” More than 40 volunteers helped turn it into a reality. The VBS collected donations for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and The Greatest Journey. In top photo, members of the “Red Team Boys” pose with Pastor Chris Grella near the empty tomb. They are, from left, Sullivan Napier, Zachary Mathis, Grayson Sibley, Hunter Pothier, Kamdyn Alexander-Sweeney, Waylon Crow, Apollo Mireles, Ellis Kancianic, Adam Kancianic, Mason Harvey and Trevor Snowden. In middle photo, Landen Sturms makes a donation to Operation Christmas Child. In bottom photo, leader Sharon Shelton works with Crew 12 members Finlay Napier, Charlotte Chance, Adalean Hudgins, Elouise Hudgins, Landen Sturms, Aden Walker and Ian Head.

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