At the first stop, kids collected candy at Martin and Katie Luther’s house (played by Rev. Wayne and Cindy Lunderby). Here they learned that Martin Luther also experienced a pandemic during his lifetime.

Next, kids collected candy from a variety of stops on the farm, including the doghouse, the outhouse (which has since been converted to a tool shed), and a self-serve candy willow tree.

They then got to carve a pumpkin, saving the seeds to feed to the chickens. There was even a vintage car to admire (and the driver was giving out candy, of course!).

In the barn, families got to hear the Bible lesson—the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds—and also sang a song, all while distanced from the leaders.The visit was capped off with a tractor ride from Mr. Rhode, followed by a hot dog dinner and a marshmallow roast.

The opportunity to bring people together in a safe outdoor environment was rejuvenating for all those who attended or volunteered. Organizers witnessed to the church families, as well as many who had no church homes. The congregation is grateful to God for providing this safe environment for the children, and they pray that they would continually learn and grow in His love during these difficult times.

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Amanda Gervais, Children’s Ministry Team Leader