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CENTERED IN CHRIST ✦ Celebrating Love – Serving All
30 West Chestnut St., Hanover, PA  17331
info@stmattlutheran.org

Vacation Bible School 2025

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VBS was held June 23-26

Thank you to all who came out to our Vacation Bible School this year!

Check back next summer for information on VBS 2026!

Children and Family Ministry Coordinator:
Melissa Smith, msmith@stmattlutheran.org

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