Christ Lutheran Carnival Offers Chance to Dunk Pastor

Preschoolers as well as their friends and parents took in food and fun on a warm Saturday at the first annual carnival.

There was a large, blow-up slide and a bouncy house as well as one of the most popular attractions, a dunking booth featuring Pastor Robert Cederstrom. There was minimal cost to the patrons, such as $1 for a hamburger.

The church would like to make this an annual occurrence with a second fair in the fall. Director of Community Outreach Angela Tigner said about three months ago someone came up with the idea for a carnival and planning began six weeks ago.

"For the first time out, this was a good event," Cederstrom said. "We wanted to reach out to the commmunity. We got a good turnout of volunteers."

The had a truck at the carnival and Send in the Clowns donated $3,000 worth of materials, Cederstrom said.

"Having a nice day and watching the kids bounce around is worth it," Cederstrom said.