Christian Embassy Church (CEC) of Black Jack has named Fathers’ Support Center of St. Louis as the beneficiary of its 2015 Harvest Fest fundraiser, which will be held September 18-20 at the church, located at 13775 Old Jamestown Rd. in Black Jack.
The CEC Harvest Fest is a three-day festival with a purpose to bring the community together to raise funds to support a local, charitable organization.
“Our parishioners are excited to join Fathers’ Support Center in raising much-needed funds for this vital community-wide initiative,” said Robert S. Griffin, pastor of Christian Embassy Church. “Members of the CEC family have even benefited directly or know someone that has benefited from their services.”
The City of Black Jack will once again join the church in this celebration.
CEC will host the Harvest Fest events on Friday evening and Saturday during the day. The City of Black Jack will continue the festivities into Saturday evening by hosting Harvest Moon Fest in Harold J. Evangelista Park, next door to CEC.
The entire St Louis community is invited to join them in celebrating these three fun-filled events. The schedule:
Friday, September 18 – Step Together for Christ, 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night of step, praise and mime performances from churches, gospel fraternities/sororities and youth groups.
Saturday, September 19 – Harvest Fest, 8 a.m.
8 a.m. – Registration begins for the 9 a.m. 5K run/walk at the new walking trail surrounding the lakes located on 36 beautiful acres of the CEC Kingdom Complex.
10 a.m. – Opening ceremonies kick off with the honorable Norm McCourt, Mayor of Black Jack, the singing of the National Anthem and rising of the American flag by the City of Black Jack Fire department.
10:15 a.m.-4 p.m. – Enjoy paddleboat rides, carnival-type games, inflatables, music, delicious food, fishing, vendors, old fashioned ‘family reunion’ games, hay rides and other fun-filled activities. Spinning classes highlight the fitness segment.
Saturday, September 20 – Harvest Moon Fest, 5 p.m.
5 p.m – Hosted by the City of Black Jack in Harold J Evangelista Park next to the CEC Complex. Music, inflatables, food and fun.
8:30 p.m. – The festivities conclude with a spectacular fireworks show.
Sunday, September 20 – CEC Church Service, 9:30 a.m.
The Harvest Fest weekend culminates with an uplifting worship service at Christian Embassy Church.
From its humble beginnings as a church fish fry to showcase CEC’s ministries, Harvest Fest has grown into the church’s major annual fundraiser dedicated to benefiting worthy causes. Previous Harvest Fest beneficiaries include the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Build A Body Kid’s Fitness, Inc., James S. McDonnell USO, Kingdom House, Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse, Wings of Hope, Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club, Backstoppers, Inc. and Focus Marine Foundation.
“With everything going on with Ferguson, we thought Fathers Support Center was an excellent choice,” said Debra Handley, a member of Christian Embassy Church who helps to promote the church’s good works. “Their mission is to help fathers become more connected to the family, and they provide various means of support.”
She added, Christian Embassy is a non-denominational church which teaches that God’s love and promises are for us today and always.”
Harvest Fest: http://www.2015harvestfest.com. Fathers’ Support Center: http://www.fatherssupportcenter.org/.
