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Churches set to 'Celebrate Jesus' on Sept. 23

By Bill Moss, Published: August 20, 2012

More than 50 area churches are banding together  to sponsor a "Celebrate Jesus" afternoon on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 3-6 p.m. at Jackson Park.The entire community is welcome to enjoy fellowship, food and  music popular with all ages. Entertainment ranges from youth praise bands to Hispanic favorites and Christian rap.
The event will feature free snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, with paid concessions also available.
According to the Rev. Bill Campbell, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church and president of the Henderson County Ministerial Association, the event will focus on demonstrating as fully as possible the love and goodness of God.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and picnic food. To avoid scheduling conflicts, most local churches plan to cancel Sunday evening events, organizers said in a news release.
"Celebrate Jesus" is sponsored by the Henderson County Ministerial Association (828-696-1168) and the Carolina Baptist Association (828-693-4274).