Father/Daughter Dance at Lincoln Christian Church encourages family relationships

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[March 13, 2023]   Church outreach is a common practice for spreading God’s Word and sharing His love with a community with a goal of changing lives.

During an outreach brainstorming meeting of church elders, Chuck McFadden and Ben Rowland (both with daughters of their own) volunteered to co-chair a Father/Daughter dance. While a Father/Daughter dance is typically associated with wedding receptions when the bride and her father take to the dance floor, this dance was for girls of all ages to attend with their beloved escort for a night of fellowship. Young ladies attended the dance with fathers, brothers, uncles, and grandfathers. One grandfather traveled from Florida to attend with his granddaughter. He said, “I would not have missed it.”

The first year, about 300 people attended the dance. This year 400 tickets were printed and on Friday night, March 10th all tickets were sold. McFadden said that any money raised this year will go towards next year’s event. The Father/Daughter dance will be held in early March each year, though a particular weekend has not been established at this time.

McFadden and Rowland have a dedicated committee that helps them plan for months for the big night.

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The theme of this year’s dance was “Butterfly Kisses” with decorations and lighting to exemplify the theme.

This year Adrien McFadden sold tickets at the door. Devin Vannoy helped with music and lights, while Suzanne Gowin taught some dance moves. Professional photographers, Michael Gowin and James Coop, with the help of Marci D’Andrea and Diane Coop, volunteered their time to take pictures of the beautifully dressed girls and their escorts.

Maura Gowin dressed as Cinderella, helped guide the crowd to the different stations, including picture taking, crafts, and snacks.

A group of volunteers in the kitchen helped keep the food and drink station running smoothly.

If you would be interested in helping with next year’s dance, send your contact information to LCChurch@LincolnChristianChurch.org.

[Lisa Ramlow]

 

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