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Gulf Gate Church hosts an eggs-travaganza

The church hosted fun-filled Easter activities after its Sunday service.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 5:53 p.m. April 21, 2019
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It was a peaceful moment under the oaks until the announcement came over the speaker — the egg hunt was on. 

Gulf Gate Church, on Lockwood Ridge Road, held its Easter festivities event right after its service outside, behind the church. The festivities included three bouncy castles, face painting and free coffee and pastries. 

There was a cake walk for those who stayed around after the service, with more than 130 cakes donated. Over 150 children participated in the egg hunts, which were split up into two age groups, up to 5 and 6-12. 

There were two golden eggs hidden, and whoever found the eggs were given bags of toys and candy. 

Over 150 children participated in the egg hunt.
Over 150 children participated in the egg hunt.
Archer Oberhaus tried to hold as many eggs as he could.
Archer Oberhaus tried to hold as many eggs as he could.
The children participating in the egg hunt were given bags of eggs and toys after the hunt ended.
The children participating in the egg hunt were given bags of eggs and toys after the hunt ended.
Elle Carino grabs her first egg of the hunt.
Elle Carino grabs her first egg of the hunt.
Monica Zhou knew she had to limit herself to five eggs, but it was hard to resist.
Monica Zhou knew she had to limit herself to five eggs, but it was hard to resist.
Avery Hamer was on the hunt to get her eggs.
Avery Hamer was on the hunt to get her eggs.
Marshal Siedel was one of the youngest participants in the egg hunt.
Marshal Siedel was one of the youngest participants in the egg hunt.
Ava Hirst
Ava Hirst
Madelyn LeClair gets her face painted during the festivities.
Madelyn LeClair gets her face painted during the festivities.
Tom Hill, Darlene Hayes, Kevin Hayes, Katie Hill and Nathaniel Matney
Tom Hill, Darlene Hayes, Kevin Hayes, Katie Hill and Nathaniel Matney
The church gave away bags of popcorn.
The church gave away bags of popcorn.
Ricky Perrone carried his daughter, Capri Perrone, around on his shoulders.
Ricky Perrone carried his daughter, Capri Perrone, around on his shoulders.
There were three bouncy houses for the children to use.
There were three bouncy houses for the children to use.

 

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