A block party brings the community together

SPRUCE VIEW, Alta. - King of Kings Lutheran Church hosted their second annual block party on August 28, 2021. It was a fabulous outreach for the community, especially in light of the recent pandemic. The congregation could not have been happier with the attendance of approximately 300 guests and new acquaintances—a great success in building connections with the wider community.

The event was entirely free. The Spruce View Co-op joined in to provide a hotdog barbeque with drinks and ice cream, and JR Adventures volunteered horse and wagon rides around Spruce View. The church is thankful for the community partners’ generosity.

The event also included Wood Shed Axe Throwing, two bouncy castles, face painting and airbrushed tattoos, and Mr. Chris Gamble’s clowning around. Local folk music artists, Curtis Phagoo from Red Deer and Justine Vandergrift from Cochrane, blessed folks with good vibes and great music. Dave and Tammy Grobe from Crossroads Church performed some of their high-energy kid’s songs, which included bubbles and dancing.

The dunk tank was a highlight and drew a constant crowd. Local teachers Cheri Sanche and Joseph Amundrud, Red Deer County Peace Officer Stephan Poburan, and the congregation’s very own pastor, Rev. Russ Howard, were wonderful sports and braved the cold water to the delight of everyone.

The congregation thank God for the work He has given them in sharing the gospel and being good neighbours and friends.

Kristine Amundrud