September 15, 2021

Dear Rockford Reformed Church Family and Friends,

Here’s a quick note to let you know that we still have several tickets (along with drink tickets) to the North Kent Connect “Rocks the Park” Funraiser (at Rogers Park in Sparta, 152 N State St) available for free. Contact Laura and she can arrange to get them to you.

The weather forecast looks perfect and there will be some great food, fun, music, fellowship, and an opportunity to support an excellent ministry that serves and meets many significant needs in our community. And again, yes, you need to “vote” for me (dressed in a toga as Cupid for the Clergy Calendar) with your financial support. You may also be interested in the silent auction items and you can bid for those and your favorite pastor either in person, or right now by clicking on this link.

There will be one table set aside for just 6-8 of us who are attending. And so, everyone attending should remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The gates open at 5 pm, the program will begin at 6 pm, and the concert begins at around 7:15 pm. It should be good fun for a great cause. Thank you for your support and I am sure that some of you look forward to seeing me there ☺.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Tim

Ready to Rock the Park, but not at the park? If you would prefer to watch or bid/vote from home, just register here. There is no charge to enjoy the event from home, but if you decide you'd like to vote for Tim in "The Calendar Clergy" fashion show, or bid on one of the auction items, you will need to enter a credit card. All personal information, including your credit card, will be deleted at the end of the event.

The program starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 16th. You can click on the link anytime throughout the evening, but here are the highlights:

Tickets: If you have requested a ticket from Laura, you should have received an email or text from North Kent Connect that included your virtual ticket. No paper ticket is needed unless you don't have the e-ticket.

Food and Drinks: You are welcome to bring your own food from home or one of the great restaurants in Sparta, or purchase from one of the food trucks on-site (El Jalapeno, Porknstein, Rockin' Dogs). Alcohol cannot be brought in to the venue, but there will be a beer and wine tent for purchase. Tickets and wristbands will be in the ticket hut by the civic center. Drink tickets are $5 for a 12-ounce pour of beer or 5-ounce wine (2 drinks per person per trip).

Voting for Tim in the Calendar Clergy: If you are already registered, then you can bid live at the event from your phone. You can vote early by logging into the bidding system and submitting a donation for your pastor. Cash boxes will be near the stage during the show to drop off checks or cash - all donations will be counted to crown the winner!