It was a packed house at Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning in Peotone, on Saturday, April 14, as AWANA clubbers, volunteers, family, and friends participated in the annual AWANA Grand Prix event. Clubbers and leaders competed with their handmade race cars for speed and creativity, with trophies awarded in both categories.
Two vintage show cars provided by the Peotone Car Club greeted attendees at the door and set the tone for the day. Fresh popcorn, hot dogs, and other treats were furnished by the church. Race-themed decor could be found throughout the building, including a finish line photo booth, where clubbers could take photos with their cars.
Prior to the race, door prizes were given out, and the gospel message was shared by AWANA leader Matt Wessman. Peotone Boy Scout Troop 315 loaned their track for the day, and Dawn Ramariz volunteered her time to serve as official race time keeper.
•Speed: First – Isaiah Gomez; second – Stephen Fields; and third – Hunter Matthuis.
•Design Girls: First – Elise Campos; second – Chakaylah Anderson; and third – Ramona Keith.
•Boy Design: First – Parker Flanigan; second – Josh Keith; and third (tied) – Clark Carstens and Lucas Podgorny.
AWANA is a worldwide Bible-based program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and is an acronym for Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed.The church outreach program has been going strong since its founding in 1950. The Peotone group meets September through May on Wednesday nights.
For more information about AWANA and other ministries of Christ Community Church, visit www.CCCPeotone.org.