Last weekend was a very good one for the Capitan community. After months of organizing and planning, one of Ed's visions came to pass--several Lincoln Churches descended upon Capitan and just gave back to the entire community. They erected a huge circus-type tent on a vacant lot on Smokey Bear Blvd. (the main highway) and hosted events on Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26.
Saturday afternoon was primarily for the kids with an inflatable jumping toy,
lots of games and relays, and face painting,
as well as a fire safety training trailer that educated the kids on what to do in case of a fire--how to find their way out, etc.
There were also 180 backpacks full of school supplies given away to any elementary student and free immunizations for school.
Then in the evening a local restauranteur brought a huge portable grill and served free hamburgers and hot dogs to anyone who came.
After that there was gospel singing with several local church groups on stages under the tent. On Sunday morning many of the local churches dismissed their services and met under the tent again for lots of singing, fellowship, a message, and chicken fajitas cooked by Pete the restauranteur. Everything provided was by donation, so Capitan was just able to enjoy lots of Christian benevolence and fellowship without being asked for anything in return. This is Christianity in action!
Saturday afternoon was primarily for the kids with an inflatable jumping toy, lots of games and relays, and face painting,as well as a fire safety training trailer that educated the kids on what to do in case of a fire--how to find their way out, etc.There were also 180 backpacks full of school supplies given away to any elementary student and free immunizations for school.Then in the evening a local restauranteur brought a huge portable grill and served free hamburgers and hot dogs to anyone who came.After that there was gospel singing with several local church groups on stages under the tent. On Sunday morning many of the local churches dismissed their services and met under the tent again for lots of singing, fellowship, a message, and chicken fajitas cooked by Pete the restauranteur. Everything provided was by donation, so Capitan was just able to enjoy lots of Christian benevolence and fellowship without being asked for anything in return. This is Christianity in action!
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