Singing, eating and being good neighbors in the rain

The tail gate party was a go even in the misty rain and we had a great time hanging out with the students and neighbors that pass our Church building every day.

Here are some photos from the day...

Chris Bell singing and performing.

Senior High students taking in the music.

Sno-cones were slurped.

Brain freeze afflicted many.

The hot dogs were happily eaten.

Favor cups were given to over 100 students.

We had a chance to talk with everyone...

and I think we made some new friends too!

Thank you to all the volunteers who set up, served food and tore down. Thanks to Cable 8 News for coming and doing a story on the event. Most of all, thanks to G-d for help in bringing all the details together!
Take a minute and stop by First Lutheran Church of Jamestown's website to learn what else we have to offer!

Comments

Ian Eastman, M.A. said…

How come whenever I see Trace I think "here is the new Jack Black"?

5:38 AM EST

Anonymous said…

It looks like a good time was had by all. Your photographs are good. I like the "brain freeze" photograph the best!

7:12 AM EST

Sheri, RN said…

Looks like a great time! Glad you guys all had such a fun time :)

9:56 AM EST

Mel said…

Yeah!!

Sounds all good to me--'cept for the brain freeze....LOL

Congratulations! Job well done!!

4:53 AM EST

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