Heartiest Congratulations to Hana Mariam Maju! 🏆
On behalf of St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hana for securing First Prize in Elocution at the Diocesan Talent Competition.
We are truly proud of her wonderful achievement and the honour she has brought to our church. Well done, Hana! 👏
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to her parents for their constant support and encouragement.
May God bless Hana with continued success!
OVBS 2026
29th October 2026 - 30th October 2026
🌈 Orthodox Vacation Bible School (OVBS) 2026 🌈
“Be Mindful and Stay Blessed”
Theme Verse: 1 Peter 5:8
📍 St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, Stockport
📌 Venue: Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Stockport
📅 OVBS DATES
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th October 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🙏 VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
Sunday, 1st November 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM onwards
🎥 OVBS 2026
✨ A Joyful Journey of Faith, Fun & Fellowship! ✨
The Orthodox Vacation Bible School (OVBS) 2026 is being organised
for children during the autumn half-term holidays.
This year’s theme,
“Be Mindful and Stay Blessed” (1 Peter 5:8),
encourages our children to remain watchful, mindful and rooted
in God’s love.
We warmly welcome all children aged 3 years and above to join us
for a wonderful time of Bible learning, worship, music, games,
crafts, activities, fellowship and fun.
Together, let us help our children grow in faith and become
joyful bearers of Jesus Christ, sharing His love wherever they go. ❤️
🎨 Dress Colour Themes
To make each day colourful and enjoyable, we have a suggested
dress colour for the children:
🔴 Day 1 – Thursday: Red
🔵 Day 2 – Friday: Blue
⚪ Day 3 – Sunday: White
Please note: The dress colour code is not compulsory.
Children are very welcome to attend even if they are unable
to wear the suggested colour. 😊
🔴 DAY 1 – THURSDAY, 29th OCTOBER
Suggested Dress Colour: RED ❤️
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Breaks & Refreshments
☕ 10:30 AM – First Break Light snack will be provided.
🍽️ 1:00 PM – Lunch Break Lunch will be provided.
🍪 Evening Snack
Parents may collect their children from 4:00 PM onwards.
🔵 DAY 2 – FRIDAY, 30th OCTOBER
Suggested Dress Colour: BLUE 💙
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Breaks & Refreshments
☕ 10:30 AM – First Break
🍽️ 1:00 PM – Lunch Break Lunch will be provided.
❤️ Evening Break – Love Feast
Special Request to Parents
Parents are kindly requested to send a snack item to share
for the Love Feast during the evening break.
Parents may collect their children from 4:00 PM onwards.
⚪ DAY 3 – SUNDAY, 1st NOVEMBER
Suggested Dress Colour: WHITE 🤍
⛪ Holy Qurbana & Valedictory Function
All children and parents are warmly requested to participate
in Holy Qurbana.
Following Holy Qurbana, we will have:
🍽️ Lunch
🎉 Closing Day Activities & Celebrations
🙏 Valedictory Function – 4:00 PM
Let us come together as a church family to celebrate the
children’s journey of faith and the blessings received
during OVBS.
🙏 A Note to Parents
Parents are kindly requested to:
Ensure children are dropped off and collected on time.
Check in and check out your child every day when dropping
off and collecting them.
The dress colour themes are suggested and not compulsory.
Send a snack item for the Love Feast on Day 2.
Encourage children to participate fully in all OVBS activities.
🌟 Let’s Make OVBS 2026 a Blessed Experience! 🌟
We seek everyone’s prayerful participation, encouragement and
support in nurturing our children in the love and teachings
of Jesus Christ.
Let us come together as one church family and give our children
an unforgettable time filled with faith, friendship, learning,
laughter and God’s abundant blessings.
❤️ Come, Learn, Love & Grow in Christ! ❤️
OVBS TEAM
St. Mary’s Indian Orthodox Church, Stockport
