More than 150 attend Free Gospel Fest in Collins Sunday night
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Above, more than 150 people attended the third annual Free Gospel Fest at Collins United Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Below, featured entertainers of the evening were the bluegrass gospel group The Blue River Boys.
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The Collins United Methodist Church's third annual Free Gospel Fest was a great success.
The event was held Sunday night, August 15, and attended by more than 150 people.
"There was just enough breeze to make everyone comfortable. The grilled hot dogs were great and plentiful. Homemade Coney sauce and homemade sweet hot dog relish were also a hit. The baked beans were great and the desserts good and plentiful," said Pastor Larry Schmoekel. "But the highlight of the evening was The Blue River Boys.”
"They unique style and sound of bluegrass gospel were both entertaining and uplifting. Our bodies were satisfied and so were our souls,” added Schmoekel.
Collins United Methodist Church members prepared the food and covered all of the costs associated with the event, creating a true outreach to the community.
“We are already making plans for Gospel Fest 4,” said church member Kathy Studebaker, and chairperson of the committee who planned the Gospel Fest.