Pumpkin Patch 2007
We are noted for our Pumpkin Patch, which is held in October of each year. There is Storytime for children from the area Head Start programs, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary schools through third grade. The children are told a story about Pumpkins, do dances and exercises and each is given a pumpkin cookie and juice. Afterwards they are allowed to pick their very own pumpkin. These activities are held on weekdays, starting at 9:45 A.M. On Saturdays, there is Playland where the children can play games, do face painting, crafts and purchase lunch. There is a Country Store open every day from 10:00AM until dark. Pumpkins are for sale every day from 10:00AM until dark. Proceeds go to our church ministries as well as several local charities.
SEP 3 Set Pumpkin Patch (PP) Sign at Church
SEP 10 Move PP material from Larry’s Storage & set out signs
SEP 22&29 Church grounds and Fellowship Hall cleanup day
OCT 1 Setup parking lot with pallets for pumpkins
OCT 1-6 Setup and decorate courtyard and Wesley Hall
OCT 5 Receive pumpkins – unload at 5:00PM
OCT 6-31 Patch opens at 10:00AM until dark
OCT 8-30 Story-Time for school children weekdays 9:45AM thru 2:15PM
OCT 13&20 Saturday events – Play Land 10:00AM thru 3:00PM
NOV 1 Remove Pumpkin Patch signs and materials and place in Larry’s
Storage
Pumpkin Patch Storytime
Welcome to the 2007 Pumpkin Patch Storytime at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. We look forward to seeing you again this October.
Pumpkin Patch Storytime provides students with an educational experience. Students will be involved in music, imagination, listening skills, imagery, following directions and creative stimulation. Our storytellers will have another new special story for all students and will talk about fall harvest and pumpkins.
The $3.00 fee per student will include storytime, cookie, punch, and a small pumpkin for each child to take home. Adults and chaperones may order refreshments for $1.00. Please call the church office at 447-4287 from 8:30AM to 12:00 PM and ask for "Pumpkin Patch Storytime" to schedule your class. Please provide an approximated count of students when you schedule. Each class scheduled will be contacted before visiting for confirmation and an accurate count of students visiting the pumpkin patch. Extra cookies are not available for purchase the day of your visit.
Our best to all of you as you begin your new school year.
Patch Open October 6-31 (Daily) 10:00AM to dark
Storytime October 8-30 (Weekdays only) 9:45AM - 2:15PM
Playland October 13 & 20 (Saturdays) 10:00AM – 3:00PM
First United Methodist Church
1255 Canal Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA
(985) 447-4287
presents
Indian Summer
October 13th and 20th
10:00 – 3:00 pm
Games
Fishing
Game
TeePee Twirl
Totem Toss
Canoe Catch
Plinko
Easel Painting
Face Painting
Pumpkin Painting
Balloon Shapes
Crafts
Native American Bracelets
Seed Art
Native American Name Catcher
Gobbler Grabber
Pumpkin Lanterns
CRAFT STORE
FOOD
Kids of all ages are welcome!
Activities range from 25˘ to $4.00
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2006 PUMPKIN PATCH Results
Storytime Attendance; 3,773 School Children
Income;
Country Store $ 7,148
Storytime $11,319
Pumpkin Sales and
Playland $17,359
Total Income $35,826
Expenses $16,457
Net Income $19,369
Thanks to the FUMC Congregation and community volunteers for donating their time and talents to make the 11th annual Pumpkin Patch a success.
Bumpy Pumpkin
I'm going to Pumpkin Patch!!
A PORTION OF PUMPKIN
PATCH PROCEEDS SUPPORTS:
03/17/2008