CLEARLAKE — The church community is uniting today to bring all residents of the area an opportunity to enjoy a day of family unity and entertainment at Austin Park. The fifth annual “Fun in the Son” event promises a variety of family-oriented activities, bounce houses, prizes, free food and access to local resources and ministries.
Fun in the Son will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Austin Park in Clearlake. The entire community is invited to share in this celebration of Jesus Christ regardless of religious affiliation.
Six county churches along with other organizations and contributors are extending community outreach efforts to bring outreach directly to the community. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to find spiritual guidance, personal healing and resources for self-improvement programs.
Youth will have a chance to learn about Xtreme Impact, a youth group of First Assembly of God. The group meets weekly at the church located at the corner of 40th and Snook avenues in Clearlake.
According to organizers, Xtreme Impact is a place for youth to enjoy food, friends and fellowship. The age cut-off for this group is 20. Youth and young adults can engage in fund-raising activities, outreach, praise and enjoy togetherness by taking field trips to ice rinks, snowy slopes and theme parks.
Healing Rooms of Lake County is expected to be in attendance at the event. Representatives will be offering personal, private and confidential prayer for physical, emotional and spiritual healing for anyone seeking guidance.
Celebrate Recovery is also expected to be on hand to provide the community with insight into its programs, which are offered in several locations including Clearlake, Hidden Valley and Lucerne.
Another recovery group is joining this year”s event. “One of the new participants we have this year is Team Challenge. They are a faith-based recovery group and discipleship program,” said Brad Wight, event coordinator. “In my opinion, they have the best success rate in regard to any substance recovery programs that I have ever dealt with.”
The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) will once again be offering bike blessings during the event.
Members will also provide information on its ministry as well as motorcycle safety. Membership information will also be available. “Our local chapter is called ?Soul Searchers for Jesus.” Our meetings are at 8:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Alpine Senior Center in Lucerne,” said Wight, who is also a CMA member. “All motorcyclist enthusiasts are invited to join us to share in our like interest and to learn more about building a relationship with Christ. We even invite tricyclists and we will buy you breakfast with your first visit.”
Musical entertainment will continue throughout the event. One of the faith-based bands to be featured is “Machaira.” “They are a Christian-blues band that comes all the way from the Sacramento Valley to support this event,” Wight said. “They are real crowd pleaser.”
Wight said that Steven Snyder will be welcomed to the community during the event. Snyder is stepping is as new pastor of First Assembly of God Church in Clearlake. He is replacing Marvin Barbee, who has retired.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com.
