The Willow Grove church’s annual Community Fair hosted over 300 families, making it one of their largest fairs to date. The event came at the tail end of the Vacation Bible School that started the week prior. Representatives from organizations, such as the Abington Jefferson Hospital, Redeemer Health Cancer Center, and Cavity Busters dental office, Abington YMCA, Gentle Hands Home care services, Angel Flight East, and other local agencies were present.

Abington fire department brought a fire truck and handed out smoke detectors to attendees. There were also activities for the children, including a moon bounce and water slide. They also distributed book bags with back to school items, and 15 bikes were raffled out. Adults we able to “shop” for new clothing, shoes, household items and other goods.

Willow Grove partnered with others for its success. AEC’s disaster relief vehicle, known as “Big Red,” was present and used to distribute dish washing detergent and literatures. Robert Smith, AEC’s Adventist community services (ACS) director was present to support. AEC drum corp also performed during the fair. The hospitality also served a hot full-course meal. “The aim was to unite with the community, not to tell them only that we love them but actually proving to them that we love them,” said Stacia Smith, the ACS leader of Willow Grove church.