Community Block Party

While it was a cool and windy day, we had a great day demonstrating to the community that we care for them.

The wind did not inhibit the children from having a great time on the inflatable. Bro. Jimmy Holcomb had a brisk business serving FREE Hot Dogs. Covenant's Hot Chocolate was a welcomed warm gift.

Many folks registered at our booth and many of them are prospects for our church. We painted faces and styled "crazy hair" for many of the kids.

The churches and organizations that helped with the event were:

Antioch Baptist
Cedar Grove Baptist
Covenant Baptist
First Baptist Leakesville
First United Methodist Leakesville
Heritage Baptist
Baptist Student Union, Jone County Junior College
New Covenant Ministires
Kids Zone
Greene County Sheriff Department
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
United Blood Services

The City of Leakesville provided generators. The Alternative School allowed us to use electricity. Bruce Duiett allowed us to park the Stage/Trailer on his property. Jack Brewer allowed the Blood Mobile to park on his property.

Boo White, FBC Student Minister, was a great help. Susanne Rustin, Ministry Assistant, helped prepare the materials we distributed.

Cedar Grove Baptist and Heritage Baptist were represented by a Student Praise Band. They did an awesome job. This was their first outdoor "gig." Jamie and Kandie Hamm sang several songs. Also, New Covenant Ministries provided music for us.

Also, thanks to those who donated blood. United Blood Services was pleased with the number of donors who participated.

The Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife set up an interactive hunting video game in the Activities Building. This was a popular activity.

We distributed several CD's that includes a gospel presentation by Rick Warren.

The George-Greene Baptist Association provided excellent support for the event. Bro. Jimmy Holcomb first planned Community Block Parties in this area many years ago. We draw from his success.

As pastor, I am so thankful for the FBC members who volunteered to help with this event. I pray that we will become known as a Church for the Community.