Earlier in the week they called for a 40% of rain, then it went to 75%...by Friday they were calling for 90%! Let me just tell you, they got this one right this time! As you can see, we all were dressed in rain gear! Beautiful day for a parade......
That's Steve in a blue rain poncho.....isn't he cute??! also notice ALL the riders on that float....
The show must go on though.......As part of the KC Fall Festival our church puts on a kids street fair.....all activities for free!! Obviously this wasn't on the street (see the ole' blue gym still comes in handy once in a while!) they decided on Friday afternoon to move it inside (good choice!)It was a great attendance in spite of the rain...we were down from '07 by 40! Which they were pleased with, considering the hurricane that blew into town!...thanks IKE!! It ran from 12-2 and we gave away popcorn, cotton candy, snow-cones, backpack bag thingies..... A few of the bigger attractions were the jump house and the dunk tank.
We were able to have our new Superintendent (of KC schools), Pastor Chris, Pastor Ken, Pastor Daren (from Bailey), High School and Elem. School Principals & Trafford Adams all take the bench of the dunk tank. The kids also enjoyed other carnival type games!Dad & Linda headed up the free hot dog and juice area in the basement of the old church. They probably gave away 200 hot dogs. They had a steady stream of takers......
It was very unfortunate that the rain had to keep others away..but I think those that came had a wonderful time! I know the picture doesn't look like very many attended but we did have a good turn out.......
The kids band played from the balcony of the gym (sorry not the best picture) Yep, that's Steve on the right. They also had a base and drummer that I couldn't get in the picture! This band plays on Sundays for the kids church....they dream of, one day playing for the adults. They call themselves the 'No-Show Band'?? I think it should now be the 'Kids Street Band'......kinda like Back Street Boys...what do ya think??
A Great big round of Applause to ALL who put time in to make this happen. These events don't just "come together".....people have to spend hours of their time to make it work! KUDOS to all of you....a job well done!!
It was also a great time to meet our community and spread the love of Christ! We will pray for no rain next year!! We also had a Contra dance in our Gym tonight.......whats up with that? (held but not sponsored by KCBC)