Harvest Party 2011

Last Saturday October 8th 2011, we put on a "Free Community Harvest Party".  None of us knew what to expect (which probably led to a TON of prayer) but what we got was an awesome time!!  The parking lot was jam packed for all 3 hours and we probably had somewhere between 150-200 people who came out and enjoyed the afternoon with us. We had 400+ pounds of apples and pressed it all into cider and gave it all away.  We had over a hundred pumpkins for people to carve and take home and we only had to take 15 home.  Our lovely Marianne had to run to the store during the party because we ran out of snacks and drinks due to the amazing turn out.  As you can see from the pictures we had bouncy houses, face painting, mask making, popcorn, cotton candy, and so much more for people to enjoy. 

Several people in our group had a lot of conversations with people throughout the day who showed up and at least 3 couples told us they would come out to church next week.  Anna and I also ran into several people we went to high school with and got to catch up with them.  Join us in praying that we will get to continue to love on the people in our community in such a way that they will come to find the hope, grace, and love that we have found in Jesus.  We hope to have another type of event like this soon so that the relationships that started Saturday can continue!!  Thanks for your prayers, financial contributions, and involvement in our church plant here in the Palouse.  We are so privileged to be here and be supported and used by God.  May He continue to shine His light here through us in all we do!!