Fun and friendship were shared at the first block party ever at the Caldwell Church in Idaho on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. About 150 neighbors and church members attended the event, which was sponsored by the personal ministries committee.
From vegetarian mini-hamburgers to corn on the cob and ice cream bars, a variety of food was appreciated by visitors, with children also enjoying the “Noah’s ark” inflatable bouncing house, face painting and other activities. Free Bibles and information about living the Christian life were given as prizes or gifts to those attending.
The event helped stir a strong interest for a vegetarian cooking school in October that will help answer questions about why Seventh-day Adventists are healthier and live longer than others.
A church neighbor came to the block party with his pet parrot.
A major attraction at the block party was food prepared by church staff.
Corn on the cob from local farms was a popular food item.
Liz Thomsen was on hand to let block party visitors know about health programs offered by the Adventist Medical Evangelism Network.
Toddlers enjoyed the block party food and fun.
Plenty of energy made the block party fun for all.
Face painting was a popular activity.
The inflatable "Noah's Ark" drew curious and ambitious visitors at the party.
A whirling expert displayed her talent at the block party.
