Two nearby Missouri congregations are planning a special prom event for people with special needs. Food, dancing, prizes, and games will help make the night one to remember.

“Maybe you’ve heard of Tim Tebow’s ‘Night to Shine'”, Pastor Kevin Moyers asked. ” Rinehart Christian Church and Community Christian Church in Nevada are teaming up to have a  ‘Night to Remember’ for special needs people in our area.

The event will be held at the Rinehart Christian Church, located northwest of Nevada, at 9443 S. 900 Road, Richards, MO on February 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is a casual dress event.

“The churches are really excited to offer this special evening,”  according to Pastor Moyers, “We want to send a message that Jesus loves everybody.  Oftentimes, this is a group of people that is overlooked by the world, but to be sure they are not overlooked by Jesus.”

 “He loves everyone the same, and this will be a night that we emphasize that message.  We’ll have fun, and there will be great food provided and games and dancing, all in a Christian atmosphere.”

“The theme for the evening will be ‘Enchanted Forest.’  There will be a walk-in at 5 p.m. and the event itself will be from 6-8 p.m, including a meal that will be served,” Moyers said.

“Cooper Black, from the Nevada area, has volunteered to be the disc jockey for the night.  There will be a good amount of Christian music played, along with line-dancing music, and bingo will be an option too.  Prizes will be given out to people all through the evening, and prizes for bingo winners.”

“Several Nevada businesses are making this special evening possible, along with the two churches.  Food is being provided through the money donations, and also the prizes for the evening.  We will have a special acknowledgement and thank you to those businesses after the event.”

“Pictures will be taken by Alisha Walker.  A video will be put together of the event by Marli Walker.  Be sure to watch for all of this on the church’s  FACEBOOK pages after the event.”

“The churches have been planning this event for a few months, and have a team of volunteers that have taken a leadership role.” Moyers said.

  Josh Smith is the Pastor at the Community Christian Church in Nevada.

“People have been responding to the invitations given, and we’re expecting around 100 people to attend as special guests.  These folks are from Nevada, El Dorado Springs, and Fort Scott.”

“If the public would like to come for the walk-in at 5 p.m. they are welcome to come and cheer on the special guests as they arrive.”