It is the right thing to do

We had our first "unofficial" meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. Unofficial because we sat around and discuss things to do, places to go and people to help and tried to set a schedule. While discussing our up and coming events I found out something that was quite shocking.

You see, I planned the Great America trip thinking it is our fall break and it would work out perfect given the fact that most people have school. Then I found out that it is Fright Fest at Great America and the hours for this day is 5pm - 11pm. Which meant that we would get home after 1:00am. A little disappointing but still thought it was a possibility. Then the bomb hit! I always thought that Fright Fest meant that Great America would decorate the park, change the names of the rides to be more fitting to the theme. But it is so much more than that. I have heard that the night is mass chaos with way too many people and the employees and patrons walk around scaring the "bageebees" out of people. A compelte transformation from what it would be like during the day. The 6 hours that we would be there would be nothing but very long lines, lots of screaming people and way too many people actually running through the park. So I sought the advice of my family. When my sister-in-law says it is bad, it is bad. That is where as a youth group, we have to draw the line. We have to do what is right.

So once again we are having to delay this event until June 12, 2010. If I had a stone tablet I would carve that date now. I feel terrible because I promised everyone that we could go this year but due to many circumstances beyond my control it just is not possible. Please be understanding and know that we are trying to plan another fun filled event for the October 30.

God Bless.

Sandhill Crane Festival - September 19, 2009

We have been asked once again to sell pop at the Sandhill Crane Festival. This event helped us raise money for the group last year. Please let us know if you can help throughout the day. We can schedule time for everyone so that we work in shifts. Please contact Heather, Judy, Luz or Andrew if you can help out.