Hot Rod Sunday Brings New People to Church

Jousting with foam swords, human bowling, face painting, multiple additional kids games a car show and other attractions recently drew people to the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle—and it was all free.

 

The church combined a car show, picnics and other events it has provided in the past into one day of free fun for the community—Hot Rod Sunday—as a way to reach out to new people and foster community spirit.

 

Get the whole story from the Coshocton Tribune.

 

 

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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