First Baptist celebrates with a fall festival
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Natalee Hoover throws the hoop toward a stuffed bear while parents Debra and Gabe Hoover watch during Florence First Baptist Church's Fall Festival Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC. scnow.com staff photo
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Mother Penny Greeno watches sons, from left, Vincent, Anthony and Dominick take shots at bottles with golf balls on them while Noel Spivey supervises during the Florence First Baptist Church Fall Festival Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC. scnow.com staff photo
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Breanna Carline shows mother, Cheryl, her hand painting during Florence First Baptist Church's Fall Festival Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC. scnow.com staff photo
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Florence First Baptist Church minister of music Rex Hunter hands thrown sponges to Arizona Doyle during the church's fall festival Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC. scnow.com staff photo
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Amber and Preston Huntley with son Jacob are greeted by Bill Conway, background, and Preston Huntley, right, during Florence First Baptist Church's Fall Festival Saturday evening, Oc. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC. scnow.com staff photo
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Phyllis Wedgeworth, left, and Joy Solas play bingo during Florence First Baptist Church’s Fall Festival Saturday evening, Oct. 31, 2009, in Florence, SC.
FLORENCE—First Baptist Church of Florence celebrated Halloween with a fall festival that featured games, dinner and a safe environment for all.
“We’re having a fall festival to give children an option for trick or treating tonight to keep them off the streets,” Patricia Whaley, director of children’s ministries and church growth, said.
More than 150 children were expected to attend, Whaley said.
Children could play a selection of carnival games – broken down by age groups – throw a wet sponge at the minster of music, participate in the cake walk or visit the “dark room” set up for older participants.
For older participants the event offered “senior bingo,” Whaley said.
“In today’s world we have to be really safety conscious. Families are looking for an alternative, somewhere they can take their children where they can get their treat bucket filled but also that they can be sure they’re getting candy that’s not contaminated and in a safe environment,” Whaley said.
Reader Reactions
I think it is wonderful when a church has a fall festival to ensure the safety of kids during this holiday. It’s a wonderful time of fellowship and fun, not to mention, keeps the kids off of the streets.
For every person/organization who gave of there time, energy and finances to host a fall festival last night, Thank You. Most of us realize last night is about children, fun and candy. You helped make memories for many families.
The churches are promoting this pagan holiday. America is going the wrong direction in religion, politics, and education.
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