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BlockParty 2008, Two Thumbs Up!

Glowing reports describe BlockParty 2008 as:

...a Roaring Success
“This year we had 300 more guests than last year as well as much more volunteer participation. The week was overflowing with events that engaged the neighborhood from the youngest to the oldest attendee. Some of the activities available were Cornhole, 4-Square, 3-on-3 basketball, a community mosaic, the Chicken Dance and the Senior Steppers. On the Praise and Worship Night, the Brian Arvia and David Minor Praise and Worship Bands rocked the parking lot. ~ Michele Benson

 
Friday Night's Unity Walk
Mayor Mark Mallory Stops by the Recycling Booth
 
Tim Sillaman and Bonnie Mack Grill Hot Dogs for Everyone at the BlockParty

...Inspiring
The weather was perfect, music beautiful, food great. So many new faces were there. It was inspiring to be a part of College Hill that night. ~ Sue Wiers

...Great
A clear strong group of volunteers who not only did the work but enjoyed doing it! I’ll be back next year to help out! ~ Chris Knueven

...Two Thumbs Up
I do not live in College Hill, but I attended the Block Party on Friday Night and found it to be a very pleasant event. The entertainment was very uplifting. Having other churches participating was a great ideal and informative. Also, one of my co-workers (who lives in the area) came out to see what was going on and enjoyed herself. It was a wonderful idea to bring the community together. ~ Kathy Miller

...Fantastic! The event was fun. A great job throughout the week from what I have heard. There was a nice report given at the College Hill Summit meeting on Thursday. You are to be commended. ~ A pastor from another College Hill church

BlockParty 2008 culminated in a single, combined worship service on Sunday morning under the big tent. About 450 people attended with a number of new folks from the community. The Super Choir was featured. After the service everyone was invited to a feast in Fellowship Hall.

Two thumbs up to the BlockParty Committee and every volunteer for all of the time and effort put in to make the week such a gift to our community.
Summer-y
This summer people of all ages had the opportunity to enjoy a number of special programs and events either located at the church or held by the church. Here is a photo summary of the last three months.
The Back 2 Bach concert featuring gifted CCM musicians started the summer off with a beautiful bang. The event was co-sponsored by CHPC and ARCH.
The Swimming Ministry held 3 week-long sessions for children and adults. Their motto: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
The Jr. High Mission Trip went to Confrontation Point and ministered to families in Tennessee using their construction skills.
Music Drama Camp presented Praise Rocks! two times, each with a cast of thirty singers and dancers exploring the lessons different rocks in the Bible have for us.
The Sr. High Mission Trip traveled all the way to Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma for a week to bless others with their abilities to fix up homes .
Galilee-by-the-Sea took people of all ages back in time (complete with first-century clothing, bazaar and food) to study Paul's missionary trips.
The All-Church Picnic attracted church families and their friends who enjoyed games, fried chicken and each other's company.
SonLight Power led two trips including church families south to Honduras to supply six rural schools with solar power and the message of Christ.
Resident Camp was held at King's Domain. Campers studied the Prodigal Son plus participated in arts and crafts, archery, creeking, field games and worship.

Sixth Grade Tweens and High Schoolers met weekly on Wednesdays to play fun and crazy games, swim and study the Bible.
2/3 Overnight campers joined the Resident Camp for one night. They learned Bible truths through the eyes of a cowboy.
The Farm Market sprung up on the CHPC parking lot every Thursday afternoon. Church staff and members handed out free, grilled hotdogs to feed the hungry.
 
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