Parking Lot Thank You!

To our First Presbyterian Family and Granville Community,

Who would have thought that black pavement, orange safety cones, yellow caution tape, and red, white, and blue balloons could translate into a colorful and successful church youth money-maker? If you drove by — or into — FPC’s parking lot last week, you would know that a brand-new fundraiser for our youth mission and music programs did just that!

The idea of reserving a spot in our lot—the only private parking available on the busy four corners of Main and Broadway—turned into a rewarding venture during our village’s Fourth of July festivities. Many members of our congregation jumped at the chance to reserve a convenient parking spot for the fireworks, parade, and street fair. Daily crews of teens, parents, and staff greeted drivers with beautiful smiles and sweet welcomes or, depending on the shift, enthusiastic applause and exuberant cheers.

Whether you reserved one space or many (you know who you are … and WOW!), relinquished your regular, convenient staff parking place for a few days, provided the loan of a cone, or shared your time during the holiday weekend to stand in the hot sun and await customers, we are grateful. There may be a few minor kinks to work out, but based on the positive comments we’ve received, this promises to become an annual event supporting our youth mission trips and Angel Choir tours that are so worthwhile and beneficial.

With gratitude,
Joy and Kristin