Annual Church-Wide Fun Day Picnic

After a spirit-filled week of Vacation Bible School Study for all ages, Zion Hill members, friends and guests began arriving about 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 10, 2023 to enjoy our Annual ChurchWide Fun Day Picnic!

Upon arrival, guests were greeted by our Registration Team and offered a name badge, if they wanted to have more casual interactions with each other.

Wearing their “Power Surge” T-shirts, the crowd grew and grew as attendees gathered on the lower-level of the parking deck to enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, fun, games, food and fellowship!

The DJ created an atmosphere of pure enjoyment as he continued to play our favorite gospel songs over the loud speakers throughout the afternoon.

As the people walked around the grounds, enjoying the scenery, taking photos, laughing and talking with each other, they also partook of the refreshments from the Concession stand: sno cones, popcorn, cotton candy and later on funnel cake fries!

There were train rides, pony rides, a giant water slide, bounce houses to keep the young and old occupied and entertained. The game truck came and some teens escaped the heat for awhile, by going inside to play electronic games. Others continued to play with the basketball and football toss games. Putt-Putt Golf was available for those who enjoy playing golf. Some kids got to participate in sand art activities, while others had fun playing with the old-time hula hoops. Bible Bingo and horse shoes were also available too. Some adults chose card games, playing friendly games of Bid Whist!

Then, it was LunchTime! Our Beloved Pastor, Dr. Aaron L. Parker gave the Grace, and then we got our Eat On! The Culinary Ministry served a delicious fare! The Menu included: Fried Fish, hot dogs, burgers: beef, turkey and veggie; pasta salad, potato salad, steamed broccoli, red beans and rice, cole slaw, French fries, and a variety assorted chips and a variety of sodas and beverages for the kids! And what is a picnic without plenty of ice cold watermelon slices! Later in the day, the waffle ice cream filled cones were also a big hit!

The Cake Walk game returned this year and it is always a treat to watch the youth and adults compete in a game simliar to Musical chairs, where the winner takes home a half of a homemade pound cake as the prize! There were four winners this year!

As the crowd began to dwindle down and clean up and shut down began, it was noted that this had indeed been a day of Fun! As we surge forward through the remainder of the year, we can all exclaim: “I’ve Got This! With Jesus: We’re Surging.” Praise God! n

— Submitted by Sis. Pauline Anderson