PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
CARS … The River of Life Worship Center was filled with lots of classic cars and trucks in the parking lot at its first annual Fall Car and Truck Show held on Saturday, October 11.
By: John Fryman
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
john@thevillagereporter.com
It was just a couple of months ago when Patty Miller came up with a great idea of hosting a fall car and truck show at River of Life Worship Center just outside of Montpelier on Saturday, October 11.
Not only did the show attract many classic vehicles representing the Tri-State Area (Ohio, Indiana and Michigan), but it also served as a purpose to enjoy the fellowship of others and provide an outreach ministry at the same time.
“I just had an idea for an awesome outreach to the community,” said Miller, who also serves as administrator of the church.
“We had a meeting, and I said, ‘let’s have a car and truck show’ and have some praise and worship music going on and just to have fun and let people see the church at work.”
On a perfect fall morning, attendees witnessed a spectacular display of cars and trucks each with its own story and history, along with enjoying a time of worship and fellowship among friends.
The importance of hosting a car and truck show stressed the importance of being thankful for those who participated and helped support the church. “We’re here for them, and to be thankful for friends and family,” pointed out Miller.
Miller stressed the event was open to the entire community. It was directed towards families who gathered for a time not only to view classic vehicles but also to celebrate their own faith.
“It’s a family-friendly event open to the community and is absolutely free to come to for everyone,” said Miller.
She had known that car and truck shows were very popular throughout Williams County and hosting one was going to be quite special for the church.
“I said to myself, ‘let’s just put it out there and see what happens,” said Miller. “And let’s just all come together from the Tri-State area and have fun.”
Attendees had an opportunity to vote on first, second and third place dash plaques and raffle bags were also being offered for the event.
“For the raffle bags, the people who are coming get to vote on those as well,” pointed out Miller.
There were three concession stands, Mike’s Salty Dogs, Java Hut and Creamy Aqua Ice provided food for purchase, and Four of a Kind Entertainment provided musical entertainment.