Combine a parking lot sale, a youth games tournament, some special events, specific targets, with prayer, advertizing and great messages from evangelist Larry Bubb, and you end up praising the Lord for twenty-one professions of faith. First Baptist Church of Oakhurst reached out to children with a free hot dog meal for Kid's night. Then they invited the youth to a pizza-bash for Youth Ralley night. Finally, they hosted for the community a free pasta night celebration.
"At first it looked like we might have a scheduling conflict" said pastor Richard Cavoretto. "But we realized the parking lot sale was an excellent way to get people onto the property and give them invitations to the special events of the week." "One of our college students came up with the idea of reaching out to the kids who don't tend to be very athletic. He dreamed of having a Games Tournament." That was Matt Stephens, a member of Harry Williams' evangelism team at First Baptist. Yes - the same Harry Williams who retired as our State Evangelism Director. Matt planned for a series of video and other games where youths could compete for the grand prize -- an X-Box-360. There were some ipods and other prizes for every contestant. Harry Williams worked with Larry Bubb to design the services. And Larry Bubb even came early so he could mingle with the youth at the tournament.
Pastor Cavoretto said, "Matt Stephens was thinking ahead and made plans for future events to maintain contact with the kids. These kids really connected with Larry Bubb, just as Harry thought they would. The kids are asking me when we can have Larry back."
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