On Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, our church hosted a regular mid-week service, which was followed by a special family-oriented get-together in the activity center to usher in the 2009 new year. Regular members and lots of visitors enjoyed roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over open fires. Chili, chopped onions, pickle relish and other hot dog toppings were provided, along with soft drinks and deserts. Gym activities included basketball, volleyball, while children (ages 10 and under) enjoyed racing contests, and some of the adults faced off in some serious domino games (in the loft area above the gym). The event culminated with a spectacular fireworks show that got under way shortly before midnight. The photo above is one of the many I took during the fireworks show. (Please click on the photo to see some nice details, & then click the back arrow to return). Things got sort of out of hand about midway through the fireworks display whenever some stray sparks ignited a batch of the fireworks, which caused a large portion of the fireworks to explode on the ground, rather than high up in the air. High powered rockets began shooting off in all directions, causing folks in the crowd to quickly scatter and seek protection. Fortunately, nobody was injured during the mishap. Here's a link to a photo gallery I put together to chronicle the activities, which includes dramatic pix of the fireworks exploding on the ground --
Fireworks
