G.R.A.C.E. Ministries is a beehive of activity this week, and there’s still time for children ages 4-16 to show up for one more day of a summertime fine arts and enrichment camp at the 961 Burr St. location.
Jamie Elliott said he appreciates the help from Deborah Scott with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for her help with the camp, which began Wednesday and continues through Friday. Elliott told John C. Rose that children are welcome to join in the activities – just come to the church by 10:45 a.m. or so and get checked in, he said.
“It’s been a blessing to see kids come in from the community,” Elliott said on Thursday’s Town Talk.
Then on Saturday, the whole family is invited to come back to G.R.A.C.E. Ministries for Family Day – there will be food, games and more, Elliott said. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will include a backpack giveaway while supplies last. Local churches donated school supplies for the backpack giveaway, he said.
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Children can enjoy playing basketball and soccer during the day, and there will be a slip-n-slide as well. “It’s not just for kids,” Elliott said, “it’s for all ages.” Even adults need to take some time every now and then to loosen up, he added.
In addition to the weekend activities at G.R.A.C.E. Ministries, Elliott said organizers are planning an Addiction and Support Rally to help show the community – especially those who may be in the grips of substance abuse – that “there’s a better way than drugs.”
The inaugural event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burr Street location, and will include local agencies and representatives who can help provide resources and information about recovery and about the danger of drugs in the community.
There will be guest speakers who will share their testimonies and their path to recovery, Elliott said, to educate people about drug abuse and to help addicts “see that it’s not the way to go.”
When a person gives their testimonial and shares their story about overcoming addiction, Elliott said, it gives others “the strength to overcome it, too. If that person can do this, maybe I can, too,” he said. But more important than sharing their personal stories, Elliott said the rally is designed to show how Jesus Christ has changed their lives. “Our mission is to reach addicts, those in recovery and their families,” he said.
If your organization would like to participate or set up a booth, contact Elliott 252.204 3617 or Danny Satterwhite at 252.425.3620.
To learn more about the after-school program on Mondays and Tuesdays, contact Bobby West at 252.432.7124.
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