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Summer Programs

Each year Hen­nepin Church offers a fun, faith-filled expe­ri­ence through our Vaca­tion Bible School, or at a camp or mis­sion location.

VBS

Vaca­tion Bible School (VBS) is a week long event in the sum­mer for chil­dren ages 3 years through 4th grade. Chil­dren par­tic­i­pate in crafts, games, singing, and sto­ries that cen­ter around a fun, rel­e­vant, Bible-based theme.

Earth Camp

Chil­dren who have com­pleted 1st through 4th grades are eli­gi­ble to attend Earth Camp in July. Earth Camp is an overnight camp at Koinonia, our church retreat cen­ter in Annan­dale, Min­nesota. In addi­tion to fos­ter­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties for per­sonal growth and fel­low­ship, Earth Camp gives chil­dren a chance to cel­e­brate and learn more about God’s creation.

Jr. High Mis­sion Trip ( for grades com­pleted 7 & 8 )

These stu­dents expe­ri­ence a four ser­vice days at a mis­sion loca­tion. Past loca­tions have been Madi­son, WI and Mar­tin, SD. The stu­dents pro­vide needed work in the com­mu­nity such as scrap­ing and paint­ing houses as well as pro­vid­ing pro­grams for chil­dren or the elderly through out community.

Sr. High Mis­sion Trip ( for grades com­pleted 9–12 )

These stu­dents expe­ri­ence five serve days at a mis­sion loca­tion. Past loca­tions have been Los Ange­les, CA and Hib­bing, MN. For stu­dents at Hen­nepin Church, social aware­ness is a high pri­or­ity. Before many of them expe­ri­ence poverty and extreme need on a mis­sion trip, many of them have already had some expo­sure to these types of cir­cum­stances. With this age group, we do work, such as home repair and painting…but we also dis­cuss the sys­temic needs of the com­mu­nity we serve and how we as Chris­tians can address the issues fac­ing this com­mu­nity and future com­mu­ni­ties in which they may become engaged.

Club 56 Adven­tures ( for grades com­pleted 5–6 )

This ser­vice oppor­tu­nity is paired with Vaca­tion Bible School. Instead of tra­di­tional VBS, these mid­dle school­ers will engage in ser­vice to the Min­neapo­lis com­mu­nity. Mis­sion sites can include, Steeple Peo­ple, Feed my Starv­ing Chil­dren and the Dig­nity Center.

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Summer Fun for Kids

Summer Fun for Kids

Up to your eye­balls with sum­mer camp brochures? Don’t for­get to mark your cal­en­dar for sum­mer fun at Hennepin.

VBS Week in Review: Day 4

VBS Week in Review: Day 4

Bible point: God gives us for­give­ness. Bible story: Joseph for­gives his broth­ers. (Gen­e­sis 42:6–45:15) Bible verse: “But you are a God of for­give­ness, gra­cious and mer­ci­ful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfail­ing love.” (Nehemiah 9:17) When the chil­dren… (keep read­ing…)

VBS Week in Review: Day 3

VBS Week in Review: Day 3

Bible point: God gives us wis­dom. Bible story: Joseph leads Egypt through famine. Bible verse: “If you need wis­dom, ask our gen­er­ous God, and he will give it to you.” (James 1:5) The chil­dren went to the palace to visit… (keep read­ing…)

VBS Week in Review: Day 2

VBS Week in Review: Day 2

Day 2 Bible point: God gives us spe­cial abil­i­ties. Bible story: Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge. (Gen­e­sis 41:1–40) Bible verse: “In his grace, God has given us dif­fer­ent gifts for doing cer­tain things well.” (Romans 12:6) The chil­dren went to… (keep read­ing…)

VBS Week in Review: Day 1

VBS Week in Review: Day 1

Fifty kids (Hen­nepin mem­bers and friends) spent last week in Egypt. Ancient Egypt, that is. They spent the week accom­pa­ny­ing Joseph on his jour­ney from prison to palace and learn­ing about ancient Egypt along the way. Day 1 Bible point: God… (keep read­ing…)