The block party is an occasion for making real connections with one another in a fun atmosphere with food, games, worship, and music.
Everyone is invited on Saturday, September 7, 2019!
The SOTV Block Party is like having “an old fashioned county fair in our own back yard,” reflected one volunteer.
I’ve been asking SOTV staff and members what their thoughts and experiences have been at the annual September church block party in the parking lot. The answers have been fun and insightful.
One person recalled, “I met a man at the block party who said that his wife had died a year earlier. He told me he came that day to be with people, and he especially loved being with all the families.” This man had a door hanger placed in his neighborhood, encouraging him to attend.
Pastor Rick Summy describes the annual effort as “SOTV hosting a party of pure joy for members of our neighborhood and for members of SOTV to be in community with one another.”
A staff person added, “There is something for people of every age. My preschool and early elementary grandchildren love it!”
“Last year my neighbors came when they heard there would be live music from the SOTV worship band,” contributed another.
It was especially fun hearing about one family who saw the block party when driving past the church. They stopped with their family, and soon were on the phone inviting relatives and neighbors in their apartment building to come join the party.
The planning committee for the SOTV Block Party is clear about the purpose of this event. Jesus calls us to love our neighbors. SOTV is a church that cares about our local community. The block party is an occasion for making real connections with one another in a fun atmosphere with food, games, worship, and music. Everyone is invited. There is no cost. It really is reminiscent of having an old fashioned county fair, right in our own back yard.
Learn more about the block party on the back cover, take a promo card from the kiosks, or find information at sotv.org/events.
We are looking for volunteers to help set-up, work, and tear down the block party. If you are interested in volunteering, sign-up at sotv.org/serve or at the Welcome Center.
Help us spread the word!
Stop by the Welcome Center to grab some door hangers to inform your neighbors about this fun and free event on Saturday, September 7.
