This is one of the best family pictures I’ve ever seen: gorgeous sunset, full smiles, matching clothes. It’s the end of a long day spent together at Fun Fore All. For a lot of families, that’s a great place for some good family time, but for this family on this day it was so much more.
Jesus loved parties so much, he even encouraged us to throw them. Although he said, to throw them not just for our friends, our clients, or people we’re trying to impress, but also for those that simply aren’t celebrated enough. Many people at Discovery have understood this and taken it seriously (however seriously you can take throwing parties). For the last six years, we’ve hosted a giant gala for adults with special needs called A Night to Remember. Last year, we decided to extend the invitation to the younger generation with another event called A Day to Remember. We opened up Fun Fore All for a bunch of special needs kids to enjoy the park for FREE: food, games, rides, karts, boats, whatever.
But the best way we can ensure our guests enjoy the park, is by giving them more kids to enjoy everything with them and create instant friendships. At A Day to Remember, we station families together in different parts of the park so they can engage our guests throughout their experience. That’s what the family in that picture was had just been doing. They didn’t just spend the day
with
each other, they spent the day
serving alongside
each other. You can tell from their faces, it was one of the most exhilarating, binding, and satisfying experiences they’ve ever had. From cheering each guest by name on the red carpet to the bumper boats that got them soaked; from learning names to playing games, They made a real impact by building a relationship and breathing more life into each guest they encountered. And they did it
together
.
We’re doing it again
on September 23rd
and we’d love for you to join us whether you do it with your family or not. But if you do, I can’t wait to see the faces in your family picture as the sun sets again on Fun Fore All.
See you there!
Todd
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Message Series - Deep & Wide
Beginning This Sunday, July 22
Deep & Wide captures the heartbeat and mindset of Jesus, and describes the kind of church we are called to be: a Jesus-centered, Jesus-loving and Jesus-captivated church that offers a clear call to devotion without an us-versus-them mindset.
Deep & Wide pictures a community that cares about justice, compassion, personal holiness, and joyful servanthood... a people who feeds the hungry, loves the lonely, heals the broken, and spreads the gospel around the world... a people shaped by the Scriptures, inspired by God, led by the Holy Spirit and empowered by prayer.
In this three-week series Deep & Wide, we will explore God’s purpose of growing people ‘deep’ in relationship with Him and ‘wide’ in our reach into the world.
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A Day to Remember (Special Needs Event)
Sunday, September 23
Discovery will be hosting the 2nd annual “A Day to Remember” for our friends ages 6-15 in the community with developmental, physical, or mental delays. These friends are not yet old enough for our annual A Night to Remember, but that shouldn’t mean they miss out on the fun! This is a FREE event at Fun Fore All in Cranberry from 5-7:30 PM! Our guests will enjoy a huge four-story play area, arcade games, bumper boats, go-karts, a rock wall, putt-putt golfing … and so much MORE! For more information and to register check out our event page
here
. Volunteers must attend the mandatory training on Sunday, September 16th. Questions about being a guest? Please contact
Jill Henderson
. Questions about being a volunteer? Please contact
Sarah Berry Ann
.
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Summer Play Unplugged
Monday, July 23
Looking to connect this summer with other parents and kids? Discovery has two outings planned each month to do just that! Join us for a variety of events, including pool parties! Invite your friends! These events are for kids of all ages. Mark the “flap” on Sunday to receive more information or for questions, contact
Sarah Berry Ann
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Discovery Unrestricted Group
Monday, August 6 • 7 PM
We all have hurts, hang-ups, and habits that we wish we could shake, from battles with mental illness and addictions to difficult relationships and other deep wounds. This is a group centered on authenticity, encouragement, and practical steps as we journey toward freedom, coping, and healing together. For every aching heart needing to know God’s love and grace: this is for you. This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday each month from 7-830 PM and is led by Tanisha Faber. To sign up, or for more information, please contact
Brennan Skender.
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Over 18 Dek Hockey
Discovery is participating in an adult Dek Hockey league at the Cranberry Dek Hockey Rink on Rowan Road in Cranberry. The cost is $60 for 9 weeks (includes ref fees, hockey balls, and league fees). Experience is NOT required, but running shoes, hockey gloves, stick, and shin guards are. Register
here
. For information, contact
Travis
.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Mondays • 6:30 PM
We play pick-up, co-ed ultimate Frisbee at Cranberry Community Park (behind Fun Fore All, follow the signs to the Dog Park) from 6:30-8 PM. It’s fun, it’s free, and anyone can play…and like all Discovery events, we encourage you to bring a friend! Wear running attire, bring your own water and feel free to bring the kiddos to play on the playground too. To sign up or for questions, please contact
Scott Faber.
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Infertility Support Group
Are you struggling to have your first, or maybe second child? Statistically speaking, you are not alone. Many of us have. Have dinner with us! A group meets periodically for good food and conversation. If you are someone who is experiencing infertility or has experienced this in the past, consider joining us. Contact
Debbie Harrington
for details.
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July
23 Summer Play Unplugged, Ultimate Frisbee
26 Men’s Bible Study, Women’s Summer Study, Discovery Camping Trip
August
6 Discovery Unrestricted, Summer Play Unplugged
18 Power Recovery Visit
20 Summer Play Unplugged (Last Event of the Summer)
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