FamilyFall Festival

Because we want to tell you about the greatest gift ever given!

Have you ever received a gift that seemed too good to be true? Maybe you've wondered why our Fall Festival is completely free. Free food, free games, free activities, and no admission fee. What's the catch? There isn't one! We're not expecting anything in return. We simply wanted to do something special for our community, bring families together, and share a little of the love and kindness that God has shown to us. But there's something much greater than anything we could offer you today. God has a gift for you, too! And it's the greatest gift anyone could ever receive.

 

A Gift We Could Never Earn

The Bible tells us that every one of us has sinned. We've all done things that are wrong in God's eyes. And because God is perfectly holy and righteous, sin separates us from Him. No amount of good works, church attendance, or trying to be a better person can erase our sins.

 

But here's the wonderful news! God didn't leave us without hope. The Lord Jesus willingly went to the cross, where He suffered and died for our sins. He took the punishment that we deserved so that we could be forgiven and brought into a right relationship with God. And three days later, He rose from the dead! Jesus is alive today, and He offers eternal life to everyone who believes in Him.

 

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 (NKJV)

 

What an amazing Savior!

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So, What's the Catch?

Remember how we said today's festival was free? You don't have to work for it, earn it, or pay us back. It's simply something we wanted to give you. God's gift of salvation is also free to receive, but it came at a tremendous cost. It cost the Lord Jesus His life. And because He paid that price, you don't have to earn your way to heaven. You simply need to recognize your need of a Savior, turn to Him, and place your faith in what He has already done for you. "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV) You don't have to make yourself good enough for Jesus to love you. He already loves you, and He invites you to come to Him.​

 

God's Road to Salvation

The Bible makes the way of salvation wonderfully clear. Here are five verses from the book of Romans that explain it.

 

1. We all need a Savior.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

Every one of us has sinned. No one is perfect, and we all need God's forgiveness.

 

2. Sin has serious consequences.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23

Sin brings death and separation from God, but God offers eternal life through Jesus Christ.

 

3. Jesus died because He loves us.

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Jesus didn't wait for us to become good enough. He died for us while we were still sinners.

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4. Jesus is alive, and salvation is offered to you.

"That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead,

you will be saved." Romans 10:9

Salvation is found in the risen Lord Jesus Christ. Believe in Him as your Savior.

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5. God's invitation is for everyone.

"For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13

That includes you! No matter your background or what you've done, you can come to Jesus Christ for salvation.

 

The Best Gift Isn't at This Festival

We hope you enjoy the food, games, activities, and time with your family today. But more than anything, we hope you'll leave knowing that there is a God who loves you and a Savior who gave Himself for you. Everything here is free because we wanted to show you kindness. But eternal life is free because Jesus Christ paid the price. And that's a gift worth receiving!

 

"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved." Acts 16:31 (NKJV)

 

Have questions about Jesus, the Bible, or what it means to be saved? We would love to talk with you! Please feel free to speak with anyone helping at the festival. We'd be happy to open the Bible with you and share more about the wonderful Savior we know.