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Jonesboro Church to Host First-Ever Harvest Fest on Halloween

Jonesboro Church to Host First-Ever Harvest Fest on Halloween

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Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Jonesboro church will be hosting a festival on Halloween to engage with the community and provide a safe outing for families.

Fullness of Joy Ministries will be hosting its first Harvest Fest later this month, of which pastor Adrian Rodgers said aims to is a remixed version of a community engagement event the church used to host in the summer.

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“We wanted to do something different in the fall, to give people something to do to give back to the community,” Rodgers said. “Just to provide another opportunity for people to get out in a safe environment where they feel welcomed and they can get information that will enrich their lives as well.”

The event will feature food trucks, live music, performances from area churches, trunk or treating, games, and more. Rodgers said the church is also reaching out to various nonprofits and organizations so they may hand out information and resources to attendees, with an emphasis on community health.

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There is no registration fee for vendors, and those interested can sign up here.

In addition, the church is collecting donations for candy to hand out. Those wanting to donate candy can contact the church at 870-930-9569 or at mediafoj@gmail.com to receive further instructions.

Harvest Fest is set for Halloween from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Full of Joy Ministries parking lot, located at 2120 Thorn St.

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