World Changers Church International’s Children's Ministry hosted another wonderful Fall Festival this year in College Park. Each year, this event grows and gets better and better, and this year was no exception! Smiles and laughter filled the event from every activity that was hosted. It was great to see everyone come out and join together for a wholesome experience to celebrate something that most have in common: a love for wholesome fun!
The Children’s Ministry tram, decorated for the festive occasion, was in service and food, crafts, and games were available to everyone. However, the special events for the children stood out as participant favorites. There was a live reading of the rereleased Jeremy the Giraffe children’s book, updated with beautiful new illustrations. Jeremy the Giraffe and his friend, Roary the Lion, discovered how God created the earth and everything in it. They even took photos with the children after the reading.
The ministry brought back the petting zoo, always a crowd favorite. Children love to spend time with animals, especially when they can actually pet and cuddle them. This time, the petting zoo featured a monkey, goat, sheep, pig, bunnies, turtles, an armadillo, and a bearded dragon! Representatives from the Fire and Police Departments of the city of South Fulton also came out to foster positive relations with the community. Children were even able to sit in the fire truck!
Contortionists, ribbon twirlers, and stilt-walkers came out to wow the children, as did an African drum troup. There were sweet treats, balloon sculptors, and face painters. Our costume contest brought out the creativity in our attendees: kids dressed up as their favorite superheros and public servants, and even “kids at heart” participated, making the event more festive. As always, our prayer table was staffed with dedicated volunteers ready to pray with any attendee, be they man, woman, or child.
We are very grateful for all of the volunteers who served at the event. They put their hearts into ensuring everyone had a great experience, and it was readily apparent to everyone involved. We’d also like to recognize the WCCI Children’s Ministry team and its leaders for their ideas, creativity, and willingness to serve. The festival would not be a success each year without all hands on deck. This year's Fall Festival was definitely a team effort, and no action was too small. We know that many worked tirelessly to plan, donate, set-up, or clean-up for this event, and we don’t take their support lightly. We say a humble and hearty “Thank you!” It could not have been done without you. 
Outreach events such as our yearly Harvest Festival allow us to fellowship and spend time with our members and the surrounding community. World Changers Church International is a church family that loves, serves, and gives because that’s what Jesus has called and equipped us to do. Collectively, we are all part of His community. We are in this together, making an impact and making a difference because, together, we are World Changers!