We’re doing something brand new at Homerville Free Will Baptist!
On September 27, we’re having our first-ever Tailgate Sunday, and we want our entire church family to get involved!
Come to church wearing your favorite team gear, worship with us, and then stick around afterward for an afternoon of great food, games, fellowship, and fun.
And don’t come alone! Tailgate Sunday is a great opportunity to invite an unchurched friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker to come experience our church family.
Each of our Sunday School classes will create its own tailgate area outside the church.
Before the worship service, classes will set up their tents, decorate their areas, and get everything ready for the afternoon.
After the service, the tailgate begins!
Each class will gather at its tailgate area with food to share, and we’ll enjoy the afternoon together.
The church will also provide:
Tailgate-themed games and activities
FREE SnowBiz shaved ice
Tables and chairs
Plenty of opportunities to eat, laugh, meet new people, and have a great time together!
We have another goal for September:
Our challenge is to have 100 people attend Sunday School on the same Sunday during the month of September.
And there’s a little extra motivation...
So invite somebody, bring your family, and help us reach 100!
Of course, this is about more than a number—or getting to dump slime on the pastor!
Sunday School is one of the best ways to get connected to other people, build relationships, study God’s Word together, and find your place in our church family.
There are three ways everyone can be part of Tailgate Sunday:
If Homerville Free Will is your church but you’re not currently connected to a Sunday School class, September is the perfect time to jump in!
You don’t have to wait until Tailgate Sunday. Join a class this Sunday, meet some people, and become part of what they’re planning.
If you’re already part of a Sunday School class, don’t leave all the work to a few people!
Talk to your teacher and find out how you can help. You might bring food, help decorate, set up a tent, help clean up, or simply lend a hand wherever it’s needed.
Everybody can do something.
When everyone pitches in, nobody has to do everything—and we can all enjoy the day together.
This is the big one!
Think about someone in your life who doesn’t currently have a church home and personally invite them to come with you.
You don't have to make it complicated. Just say:
“Come to church with me September 27th! We’re having Tailgate Sunday afterward with food, games, shaved ice, and a lot of fun.”
Let’s use this day to welcome people, build relationships, and introduce them to a church family that cares about them.
If you're part of a Sunday School class, your class will work together to decide what food to bring and how to decorate your tailgate area.
Think game-day food: burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, wings, sliders, nachos, dips, chips, drinks, and all your favorite tailgate foods.
We’re asking families to bring enough food for their family plus a guest family, so we'll have plenty to share with the people we invite.
Don't feel like you have to do everything yourself. Work together as a class and divide up the responsibilities.
And remember: SnowBiz shaved ice is on us!
We'd love to help you find one!
You don't have to know which class you should attend, and you don't have to figure it out on your own.
Below you'll find our Sunday School classes and teachers. Reach out to one of them and let them know you'd like to get connected and help with Tailgate Sunday.
ICON: In College Or Not
Teacher: Josh Griffis and Pastor Thomas
Who it's for: College age through your 20s—single, married, or starting a young family. We laugh a lot, get a little goofy, and don’t take ourselves too seriously—but we take following Jesus seriously. Expect honest conversations, practical Bible study, and a down-to-earth look at what it means to follow Jesus in real life.
Contact: 601.912.2248 (Pastor Thomas)
Canvas
Teacher: Sean Mercer and Cole Hendley
Who it's for: Adults in all walks of life—single, married, with kids or without. A fun, easygoing group that enjoys great conversation, plenty of laughter, and growing together in God’s Word.
Contact: 615.579.0778 (Sean)
YAH: Young at Heart
Teacher: Bambi Conner
Who it's for: Young at Heart—and planning to stay that way! This group enjoys plenty of laughs, good-natured cutting up, and the occasional rabbit trail. But at the heart of every gathering is God’s Word and a desire to learn how to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life.
Contact: 229.460.4441 (Bambi)
Senior Saints
Teacher: Barbara Jean Morgan
Who it's for: They may be our Senior Saints, but don’t count them out! This group is still going strong and knows that following Jesus doesn’t come with a retirement age. They gather to study God’s Word, encourage one another, enjoy good fellowship, and occasionally head out for dinner together.
Contact: 912.337.3411
Our first Tailgate Sunday is an opportunity to have fun together, strengthen relationships within our church, and welcome new people into our church family.
So wear your team colors, bring some food, invite somebody, and come ready for a great day!
And let's get 100 in Sunday School so we can SLIME THE PASTOR!