Faith Matters
Local Youth Have Big Fun at Blodgett Paintball
November 18th 2012 by Staff Writer
The groups met at Trinity United Methodist following the church services Sunday morning for a quick BBQ lunch prior to the caravan leaving for Blodgett. Many of the parents and teachers from each group joined in to help with the transportation of the group to the event.
"We were so glad to be invited to join in on this event," commented Richard Vaughn, as youth worker at St. Joe General Baptist. "We all had a blast".The ideas surfaced from the First Christian Church in Dexter, who normally participates in the joint youth events. Tim and Kay Holder had taken their youth to the Blodgett Paintball on other occasions and highly recommended the trip.
"I just can't tell you how good Margaret and her team were to us at Blodgett Paintball." noted Alan Hedrick. "They really have a passion for young people and a real knack for creating fun for the groups." "I told my husband (David Russell) one day that I wanted to have a youth camp that churches could use and have fun as a group," shared Margaret Russell, co-owner of Blodgett Paintball and Fun Factory. "We host overnight youth lock-ins and have recently completed several 6-person cabins that we will use for church camp events in the future."
Though paintball courses can be dangerous, the referees and team members at Blodgett Paintball are extremely attentive to details that keep everyone safe while participating in the games. Many of the youth involved in this weekend's activities were first-timers but found the fun to totally wipe away any fear they had experienced prior to the event.
Overall, the combined youth events offer the participating churches a joint effort that allows all the youth to experience a good time as a group of faith based friends. Many of the youth often attend youth group activities at other churches, and this offers a chance for everyone to join in the fun.
For additional information about activities available at Blodgett Paintball and Fun Factory, you may contact Margaret Russell at 573-471-9197 or email her at margaret@tanktech.com. You can also visit their website at: http://blodgettpaintball.com/
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Last Updated on November 18th 2012 by Staff Writer
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