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Family Fun Night: Fun for all generations
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliAustin Prince (back) came with his family and younger brother, George Berendt (front) to Family Fun Night on July 24 at Smith Corners United Methodist Church.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliFirmly Grounded, a Christian rock band from Howland United Methodist Church, came to Smith Corners United Methodist Church’s Family Fun Night on July 24. Pictured, from left, are band member David Rider’s family, Anna, Lynn, Katie, band member David and Luke Rider.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliChildren got to enjoy a bounce-a-round at Family Fun Night on July 24. Pictured, from left, are Katelyn Berendt, Kylie Berendt, Katie Rider and Michaela Bodnar.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliSmith Corners United Methodist Church sponsored Family Fun Night on July 24, welcoming patrons and visitors alike to enjoy free food and entertainment for the community.
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Neighbors | Amanda TonoliMichaela Bodnar (left) and her mother, Megan Bodnar, played games during Family Fun Night at Smith Corners United Methodist Church on July 24.
By amanda tonoli
Smith Corners United Methodist Church provided a fun-filled night of food, entertainment and fun at Family Fun Night on July 24.
Pastor Marilyn Coney said she was excited for second season of Family Fun Night at the church. The event was started the summer previous, providing a free night for families and friends the fourth Friday of June, July and August.
Firmly Grounded, a Christian rock band from Howland United Methodist Church, came to the event to play music, for the second time this summer, for the crowd as they ate and played games.
Band member David Rider said he enjoyed being able to share his music with people during Family Fun Night.
“I like just being able to play music to people and see them respond to it,” Rider said.
Clay Colley, another band member, said he liked being able to share religion through music, two things he loves.
“It’s nice to get people in a non-awkward space and really appreciate God,” Colley said. “It catches them by surprise.”
Gary Reel, from Austintown Rotary, praised the scenery provided by the Church.
“We’ve got the facility, the shade, the space for the kids — it’s great,” Reel said.
Reel said he was glad they were blessed with nice weather for the event, especially because of this overly rainy season.
Recently, the church has been adding food to the menu, expanding from hot dogs and potato chips to more as more people join the event each month.
“Now we’ve got macaroni salad and cookies, but it’s okay, the kids have a good time,” Reel said.
Provided by the church are bounce-a-rounds, toys and games, food, music, and many other forms of entertainment that are fun for everyone.
“We’ve got a place that appeals to all generations,” Reel said.