Crime & Safety
Local Church Hosts 18-Hour BBQ for First Responders
In an effort to give thanks to local first responders, community church performs acts of service.
will host an 18-Hour BBQ starting Friday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 10 at noon.
Church member Jim Atkinson explained the event as “for civil servants, in appreciation and in recognition of 9/11.”
Adam Bishop, Pastor of Ministries at Mountain Lake, shared in a message on the church’s Web site that “we want to serve and thank our community’s public safety personnel in honor of the 10 year anniversary of September 11."
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The event will coincide with the church’s new teaching series “We the People” which starts this weekend.
Several opportunities exist for those who wish to participate:
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Plenty of water will be needed for the BBQ, so why not donate a 12- or 24-pack of bottled water? Drop off your donation anytime Thursday, Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Also on Thursday, anyone wishing to help set-up for the BBQ may stop by the church from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and set up the tables, chairs, and sound system.
Love to talk on the phone? Volunteers are needed to place “reminder” phone calls to police and fire stations. Contact the church office to receive your list and start dialing Friday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Another way to volunteer would be to serve at the 18-Hour BBQ. Sign up for a three-hour shift and serve where needed.
The shifts are:
Friday: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday: 9 p.m. - midnight; Saturday: midnight - 3 a.m.; Saturday: 3 a.m. - 6 a.m.; Saturday: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.; and Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon.
Any one interested in helping should e-mail Adam Bishop or call 770-888-2513.
Mountain Lake Church is located at 3105 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming.
