Annual Labor Day Picnic
Things you need to know……..
- It’s on September 5th—that’s THIS SUNDAY
- It starts at 1:00 pm—that’s right after the 11:00 service
- It’s a POTLUCK AFFAIR—and some things are provided
- There will be water attractions for young and old, other activities and a Cabaret with acts through the day
- St. Thomas Place and Lindner will be blocked off to all traffic at the end of the 11:00 service
How it’s going to work…….
FOOD
- You DON’T need to bring a complete family meal
- You DON’T need to bring plates, utensils, napkins, glasses, condiments or ICE
Each family DOES need to bring 3 things (please):
1 . A family-size pack of hotdogs or hamburgers with the appropriate buns (bring them un-opened in the store packaging—they will be grilled at the picnic for you)
2 . A potluck dish that starts with the 1st letter of your last name (like Bethany’s Baked Beans, or Tanza’s Tortellini)—and, please put a sign on your dish like “Tanza’s Tantalizing Tortellini” or “Bodacious Beans by the Bethanys”
3 . A 2-litre-size beverage of any kind (non-alcoholic)
Persons who attend the 8:00 and 9:00 services may wish to go home and return with their picnic clothes and food items
Persons who attend the 11:00 services should bring their food items to church with them. There will be volunteers in the lobby to receive your food items. Once you have handed them over, you’re done! They will be put out for you at the beginning of the picnic.
ATTIRE
- You can come to church that day in the clothes you intend to wear to the picnic.
- You should bring swim suits—especially for your kids—but adventurous grown-ups may want to bring them as
well (the church restrooms will be available for changing)
PARKING
- Parking will be as usual for the 8:00 and 9:00’ers
- For persons attending the 11:00 service, be aware that atapproximately 12:30, St. Thomas Place and Lindner will be blocked off service you will need to move your car to an adjacent block.
