Believe it or not, we are under a week away from our annual Trunk or Treat event, and I hope you will make plans to attend with your family and friends! Just like last year, it will take place INSIDE of our Family Ministry Center (Gym and Fellowship Hall). So, make sure to clear Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on your calendar! No matter if you’re young or old, parents or not, or somewhere in between, we invite YOU to come out and join us! There will be a place for everyone to plug in and have fun, whether that means simply attending the event, volunteering, or even some of both. There will be food, games, and lots of sweets, but as you know, an event like this can’t happen on its own, so here are some ways we need your help!
- Candy: If we learned anything from last year’s event, it’s that there is no thing as too much candy! Candy donations can be dropped off in our white donation cabinets or clear bins by the church office. We will need lots of it to make sure our folks decorating trunks and supervising games have a steady supply to hand out to everyone!
- Trunks: Since our event will be inside again, our “trunks” will come in the form of designated spots down the hallway by the Gym and Fellowship Hall. Chairs and tables can be provided for you upon request. You will be able to use the floor space around you and the wall space behind you. We will also be awarding three prizes to the groups who have the best trunks in the following categories: Trunk with the Best Costumes, Most Interactive Trunk, and Most Creative Trunk (one prize per category). The more trunks we have, the better, so please plan to decorate your trunk and ensure your chance to win a prize! Since the event starts at 5:30, we ask that you be in your place and ready to go by about 5:15! Also, I am looking for several judges who are not planning to decorate a trunk but would be willing to help decide who wins the prize for each category.
- Cakewalk: We need lots of cakes and/or other sweet treats for the cakewalk! While we all love homemade goodies, you do not have to make everything you donate to the cakewalk. We will happily accept store-bought items, as will those who win them! You can simply bring them to the Fellowship Hall at the start of the event or drop them off with a staff member beforehand.
- Games: We need some people who would be willing to supervise the carnival-style children’s games that will be set up in the gym. These individuals would help direct participants on how to play the games and make sure that any tools and candy are being shared fairly. Our youth usually do a great job with this one, but they could use some help!
- Food: If you are handy with a spatula, we need several hands to help make and serve hotdogs to our participants. Luckily, we can use our kitchen, so all food, tools, and supplies will be provided. We just need those with the gift of service and hospitality. This includes everything from flipping hot dogs to making fixings and handing out bottled water.
Like last year, we will keep it simple with chips and water so that participants can eat and move around as needed. Monetary donations to help offset the cost of food are welcome, but not necessary. This event is for everyone, and our goal is that, by not charging for it, we provide both our members and all of Aiken with an equal chance to come out and experience the love of God through generosity and sharing in fellowship with our wonderful neighbors!
If you are willing to serve in any of these ways, please contact me either by email or phone (listed below). If not, you can also help by telling those in your circle about this event and inviting them out to join us too! This will be a wonderful opportunity to practice joy through play, deepen relationships with those we know, and make connections with those we don’t. Let’s dig deep to help make this event all it can be and to be a light to our community! 🙂
In truth and love,
Matt Waller
mwaller@fbcaiken.org
(704) 466-2321
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