Kids across Columbus County are counting down the final days of school, and churches are gearing up for one of the busiest traditions of the summer: Vacation Bible School. Submissions for the 2026 BC News & Dollar‑Saver Vacation Bible School List are already arriving from congregations across the region, and local churches are inviting families to mark their calendars for a full season of faith‑focused activities.

Churches may still be added to the countywide roundup by emailing their name, address, dates, and times to events@bcdollarsaver.com. All listings are published free of charge and updated weekly.

2026 Vacation Bible School Schedule

Cornerstone Original Free Will Baptist Church – Whiteville

• Theme: Junkyard Redemption
• Dates: June 22–26Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Address:  8428 Hallsboro Rd S.
  

Antioch Baptist Church — Whiteville

• Theme: Junkyard Redemption
• Dates: June 15–19
• Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Address: 1463 Antioch Church Road

Beaverdam Original Free Will Baptist Church — Chadbourn

• Dates: June 8–12
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Address: 2665 Beaverdam Road

Cedar Grove Baptist Church — Cerro Gordo

• Theme: Illumination Station
• Kickoff: June 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Water Fun Day, fire truck rides, shaved ice, hot dogs)
• VBS: June 7–12
• Schedule: Supper 5:30 p.m.; March‑in 6:30 p.m.; Dismissal 8:30–8:45 p.m.
• Address: 2372 Cedar Grove Church Road

Cherry Grove Baptist Church — Cerro Gordo

• Dates: July 12–16
• Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
• Meal: Served nightly at 6 p.m.
• Address: 9833 Swamp Fox Highway

Crossroads Church — Whiteville

• Theme: Paul and the Underground Church
• Dates: July 20–24
• Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
• Ages: 3 through teens
• Address: 87 Southwood Road

Engage Life Church — Whiteville

• Theme: Rainforest Falls
• Dates: June 24–26, 6–8:30 p.m.
• Closeout Day: June 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (waterslide; bring towel and clothes)
• Ages: Preschool–6th grade (preschoolers must be potty trained)
• Address: 386 Thompson Town Road
• Registration: www.vbspro.events/p_early/17f4fb

Faith Baptist Church

• Adults: June 22–24, 7–8 p.m.
• Children (newborn–12): June 29–July 1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Gapway Baptist Church — Tabor City

• Theme: Trailblazers
• Dates: June 8–12
• Time: 6:30 p.m. nightly
• Notes: Bible teaching, worship, group discussion, activities for all ages
• Address: 939 Gapway Church Road

New Horizon Baptist Worship Center — Tabor City

• Dates: June 14–19
• Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
• Meal: Served nightly
• Ages: Infants through adults
• Address: 11316 Joe Brown Highway South

New Life Community Church — Whiteville

• Theme: Rainforest Falls
• Dates: June 15–19
• Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
• Ages: All ages
• Address: 107 Maultsby Street

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