Last Friday we had 29 children of all ages, from 3 months to 63 years old here at the church for a simple dinner and Easter themed scavenger hunt put together by our Christian Ed committee. I think you'll agree that having this many people in our church on a Friday evening is quite amazing!
The significance of this is huge, especially when our average Sunday worship attendance is 23. There was fellowship around the tables and then the hunt began as we broke into teams and answered questions related to the last week of Jesus' life leading up to his resurrection. We searched for objects like perfume, nails, spices, and linens.
I overheard someone say, "that was way more fun than I thought it would be." Who would have thought being at church on a Friday evening would be described as fun?
Another person shared, "having my grandchildren in church means the world to me. East Bethany church is very welcoming to adults and children. wow." This is important feedback because in a family sized church most new folks come to a church because of who they know who go there - like friends and family and they return because they feel a connection.
Have a Great Week and remember good things are happening at EBPC!
God's Peace, Rev. Fry
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