Community Interest
St. Paul’s Free Kidz Carnival – What a Great Day!
By Kathy Miller
St. Paul’s Lutheran in New Melle held the second annual St. Paul’s Kidz Carnival on July 16, it was a hot day; fortunately, there was shade, a breeze and a misting station to stay cool. The Kidz Carnival was free; the only request was for donations to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
There were many volunteers and generous sponsors of this event, and they did an impressive job putting this Carnival together for the community. The carnival had something for everyone to enjoy. St. Paul’s Lutheran would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, and the community that came out and supported the Carnival. St. Paul’s Lutheran is located at 150 W Hwy D, New Melle, MO 63365; for more information about the church, visit https://www.stpaulsnewmelle.com/.
(L - R) Pastor Maxx Fisher with the Cummins Family, Sam, Salome, Ann, Sona and Ani.
The Straatmann Corn Crib is always popular. It was in a nice shady spot.
Mabel is wearing balloon art on a headband made by the
balloon artist from Premier Entertainment.
Romeo finishing the bounce house obstacle course for the 2nd time.
Regan chose the Unicorn, the face paint artist,
from Premier Entertainment, was fantastic, as usual.
Eli and Christa Sink at the petting zoo.
Aela and Abby checking out the bunnies in the petting zoo.
Evan Moore playing the rubber chicken catapult game.
The strolling magician did an outstanding job entertaining the crowd,
from Premier Entertainment.
Thomas Brittingham playing the ball toss game. 
Amelia playing the bean bag toss, while her family cheers her on.
Jase Whitley trying his best at the ring toss game.
Mary and Terry with their grandson Ty, with the carnival games.
Sherry greeting the visitors with a goodie bag and free meal and ice cream tickets.
Margo and Darrell preparing lunches for the crowd.
The misting station was popular. It was a hot day!
Larry was very popular, he was handing out the ice cream.
Enjoying the ice cream!
Amo Chappell, member and volunteer, said, “I Love this Church.”
Darwin was manning the grill and having a great time!
Issac Moore front, Evan Moore back with NMFPD
Rick and Debbie volunteers.
All photos by Floyd and Kathy Miller.
