SUCCESS! That is the main word I've heard in association with last night's Fall Festival, and it was! You can check out all our photos from Fall Festival here.
What went well?
1. We had a simple vision of reaching out to our immediate neighborhood and touching persons with the genuine love of Christ.
2. We had passionate and committed leaders who took ownership of this vision and set simple and realistic goals...to be the hands and feet of Christ. We wanted children and adults to feel welcomed and experience Christ’s love in tangible ways.
3. We marketed and promoted the event well.
4. Various groups and individuals in the church rallied together to fulfill a common goal.
5. And, we went to work, did our part, and left the results to God’s. A beautiful spirit of joy, care and love was all encompassing.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew19.14). Through all our expressions of genuine care and love, perhaps, we helped many children take a closer step toward Christ!"
What really made the evening was successful the atmosphere that we created and participated in with God. Everyone was enjoying him or herself, kids were laughing, smiling, dancing; all signs that God was with us and that God's love and care was being FELT by those around us. Thanks of course goes to God for working in our hearts and minds, preparing us for this evening, but I want to also thank all those who volunteered their time, talents, candy and love. We may never know the type of impact that we may have had last night, but we do trust that God will take whatever happened last night and use it for good, to draw others closer to God. That's exciting and a success regardless of the number of people or hot dogs that were there last night. Thanks for BEING the church last night, West Des Moines United Methodist Church!"
Jen Hibben, Associate Pastor
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