The BCC Bash is a part of our DNA We recently held our annual BCC Bash at Springbrook Pool. We have been hosting this event for a long time and it is always such a fun time. It is such a reminder of why we do what we do here at Blount Community Church.
I had a church attender come up to me at the beginning of the event to let me know how much she appreciated all the effort and work that goes into hosting such an event. She proceeded to let me know her parents were hesitant to attend because they had not been to church in a long time, if ever. She said they had attempted to come to our bash previous years, but not once had been able to work up the courage to come in. Made it to the parking lot before but left before entering. This past Sunday was a special day because they actually walked through the gate and attended their very first BCC Bash…their very first event at our church, period. Can you imagine what this daughter felt knowing that her parents had finally entered for the very first time? Her smile said it all. She trusted us. She knew this event would be an easy way to get her parents to feel at home, at ease, fellowshipping with other BCCers. Way to go church.
This is why we do what we do each and every week. This is why we invest in parties such as the BCC Bash each year. For the parents that finally worked up the courage to walk through the gates of a church pool party. For the person who enters our building for the first time on a Sunday morning. For the kids who go to class when it’s scary. For the students who attend the first youth or college function…this is why we do what we do!
As we start gearing up for our “All In” emphasis and building new space for students, kids, more adults and parking, I get fired up because this is why we do what we do. It’s not about new buildings and classrooms, it’s about real people walking through the doors for the first time or the first time in a long time even when it’s hard.
I can’t wait to see what is in the future for BCC. Not just a bigger building and more parking, but BCC Bash’s that allow a place for a person to come who doesn’t do church but will swim with us and fellowship with us. We have some great and exciting times ahead of us and my prayer is that God will be glorified, people will feel loved and welcomed at our fellowships, at our church, and in our lives.
Being “All In” for BCC’s future is thrilling to me. Don’t miss the thrill of a lifetime. Come go “All In” with me!
Blessings, Gina Williams