School is out for the summer, and churches across the area are holding, or preparing to hold, Vacation Bible School programs for local children. Vacation Bible School, commonly known as VBS, has been a summer tradition for generations. The movement began in the late 19th century as a way to provide wholesome, biblically focused summer activities for neighborhood children.
For generations of families in Chattooga County, Camp Hamby has been a summertime tradition where children learn, grow, and build friendships in a setting rooted in faith and community. Operated by local United Methodist Churches, the long-running day camp has served as a welcoming place for kids to explore their relationship with Jesus while enjoying a full schedule of classic camp activities.
West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, under the leadership of Pastor John Mann, is set to bless the Summerville community this Thanksgiving season by distributing 171 meal boxes to families in need. The initiative, aimed at providing homes with the fixings for a traditional holiday feast, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.
