MORE THAN 30 children from preschoolers to fifth-graders had a great time participating in the weeklong SCUBA Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church to close out their summer Aug. 19-23. They were joined by 16 Youth Leaders and 14 Adult Leaders, all volunteers who represented five different churches. (Courtesy Photo)
NORTH READING — SCUBA Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park St., was a “splash!” From Monday to Friday, August 19-23, children preschool to fifth grade learned songs, played games, did crafts, and “dove” into Bible stories learning about the love of Jesus.
“We had 31 children from the community, many who attend local churches, and some not connected to any church,” said Rev. Rachel Fisher of Aldersgate UMC. “It’s wonderful to have a week of learning about God’s love for us during the summer, because the school year is often really busy!” Rev. Fisher notes that just as the children came from a number of local churches, the volunteers also came from other churches including Old South UMC in Reading, First UMC in North Andover, First Baptist Church of Reading, and St. Theresa’s in North Reading.
The VBS participants were Edith Ainebyona, Violet Gershman, Luke Gilleberto, Sadie Grande, Guy Gravel, Olive Gravel, Brady Guidicianne, AJ Guidicianne, Charlotte Howsare, Crosby Kumin, Izzy Madden, Charlie Madden, Eisley Madden, Teddy McCollem, Drew McCollem, Dean Mineiri, Remy Moros, Lincoln Palmer, Reese Palmer, Isla Parent, Jackson Previte, Blake Previte, Chase Previte, Luke Quesnel, Fia Reed, Giada Saviano, Gino Saviano, Loui Saviano, James Saviano, Jacob Thompson and Weston Washburn.
The Adult Leaders were: Elaine Tanner, Rev. Rachel Fisher, Rev. Johngwook Hong, Annie Berkley, Matt Garlin, Carrie Mazza, Nora Bucko, Lana Davies, Sally Meredith, Liz Donaldson, Jess Minieri, Jenn Moros, Joy Chandler and Marie Larose.
The Youth Leaders were Charlotte Gershman, Hanna Morrissette, Lucy Fisher, Calvin Fisher, Eva Fisher, Juliana Batchelder, Riley White, Anissa Larose, Bryce Larose, Cammi Larose, Peter Foley, Franklin Samson, Dylan Mainini, Evangeline Samson, Evan Phan and Kate Berkley.
