Community Picnic & Concert – Sunday, July 5 at 5pm
Join us for an evening of faith, family, freedom, and fellowship as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Bring a lawn chair, invite your friends and neighbors, and enjoy great food, lawn games, patriotic music, and community fun on the Great Lawn. The evening will feature a patriotic concert from The Pettet’s, recognition of our veterans, a community sing-along, and a special closing celebration. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others as we give thanks for God’s blessings on our nation.
Celebration Agenda
5:00 PM: Games on the Grounds Open
- Pickleball
- Cornhole
- Volleyball
- Pop Shot Basketball
- Family activities and fellowship
6:00 PM: Community Picnic & BBQ
Potluck picnic
- Church-provided BBQ favorites
- Casual fellowship and welcoming newcomers
7:00 PM: Patriotic Concert on the Great Lawn with The Pettets
- Patriotic and Americana music
- Community singing
- Recognition of veterans with military service songs
8:00 PM: Community Sing-Along
- America the Beautiful
- God Bless America
8:15 PM: Closing Prayer & Sparklers
- Prayer for our nation, military, and community
- Sparklers on the lawn
- Fellowship until dark
Live Performance From The Pettet's
The Pettets have distinguished careers that brought them to Broadway, movies, radio, and television. They have performed at the White House and national stages around the country. Mother Daughter Denise and Ashley Pettet perform popular music and nostalgic favorites that delight their audiences. Their collaborations are featured in concert series, tours, corporate and private events, and both mainstream and digital media outlets. They work with companies, nonprofits, military and veterans organizations, as well as charitable and civic organizations.
Denise and Ashley provide a unique blend of harmony and melody that can be found from a special Mother Daughter partnership. Their artistic influences can be heard in their song selection and concerts. Ashley’s son Todd plays with them, providing a unique experience as three generations creating music together. Their song styling is refreshing and uplifting.
Questions?
Dave Hentschel
Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation, and Care


