County Line: Salem, Harmony Methodist churches plan VBS this weekend

Published 10:22 am Tuesday, July 29, 2025

By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent

Salem Methodist Church will host a VBS Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3. Classes with theme “True North, Trusting Jesus in a Wild World” will be for children Pre-K-5th grade. Family night kickoff will be Friday beginning with on-site registration at 5:45 p.m. followed by VBS opening ceremony. Friday events include hotdog supper with chips, dessert, and drink plus games and other fun activities. VBS Saturday will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. Activities include Bible stories, crafts, music, and recreation. Lunch plus snacks throughout the day will be served. VBS will conclude with a commencement in the church sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call or text Shelia Campbell, 980-232-6309.
Harmony Methodist Church will host a VBS Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3. The title of VBS is “Yee Haw” and will include classes for all children Pre-K-6th grade plus an adult class. Friday and Saturday VBS will be from 5:30-8 p.m. and a meal will be served. Classes for children will include Bible story, crafts, music, and recreation. The adult class will include Bible study and discussion. On Sunday children will present a program of VBS songs during worship service at 11 a.m., followed by a”VBS Celebration” with cookout, water slide, and ice cream truck. For more information, call or text VBS Director Mindy Johnson on 717-658-6292.
Upcoming community events: homecoming at Clarksbury Methodist Sunday, Aug. 17; and Eddie & Pat St. Claire prison ministry 11 a.m. worship Sunday, Aug. 31, followed by dinner at Calvary Baptist.
Our community extends sympathy to the family of Roy Shoffner, who died suddenly of auto crash Thursday of last week. He was born in Rowan County in 1950 to the late Richard and Margie Ireland Shoffner. A Vietnam veteran of the US Army, he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his bravery. Retired from Southern States after 42 year, he lived with wife Diane and daughter Angie on Rock Springs Road. A graveside service with full military rites and burial was held Monday morning in the cemetery of Pleasant View Baptist, where he had been a longtime faithful member.
We send get-well wishes to Jarrett Daniels, who broke his ankle last week. During surgery to repair his ankle, the doctor found he had multiple blood clots in his legs moving upward. More surgery was done Sunday to try to remove the clots. Romaro Scott remains in rehab at Avante of Wilkesboro on College Street in Wilkesboro.
Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Jarrett, Romaro, and other residents who are having health issues. Pray for the Lord’s blessings and comfort upon the family of Roy as they deeply miss him in life.
For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.