Celebrating Unity and Proclamation at the Calhoun County Fair

The 176th Calhoun County Fair became more than just a summer tradition this year—it turned into a meaningful opportunity for outreach and service.

Four local Seventh-day Adventist churches—Marshall, Urbandale, Tabernacle, and Hispana (Battle Creek Spanish)—came together to share Christ’s love with the community in a united effort.

Since April, members and leaders from each church have been praying, planning, and working side by side. The momentum really picked up after the Michigan Conference camp meeting in July, giving the team a renewed sense of mission as they prepared for the fair.

At the center of our booth was a clear message of hope—the everlasting gospel of Revelation 14. Fairgoers were invited to attend the upcoming Keys to Revelation prophecy seminars, which will be hosted at all four churches. Guests were also offered uplifting books like The Great Controversy, Steps to Christ, The Desire of Ages, and a variety of GLOW tracts, each one given with prayer that it would meet a need in someone’s life.

Our outreach also included a strong focus on health. Dr. Mike and Melanie Quion, our health ministry leaders, organized a mini health expo where visitors could check their blood pressure and find out their “Health Age.” These simple services opened doors to deeper conversations about wellness, lifestyle, and faith—showing that the gospel touches every part of life.

On Friday, August 8, volunteers from all four churches gathered early in the morning to set up both the health and spiritual booths. By Sunday, everything was in place and the ministries were in full swing, ready to welcome the community.

Throughout the fair, our members were able to connect with neighbors, pray with visitors, and share invitations to study the Bible further through BibleStudyOffer.com. Each interaction was another chance to point someone to Jesus.

The fair reminded us how powerful it is when God’s people work together. We believe the seeds planted will continue to grow through the Keys to Revelation seminars and through the ongoing ministries of each church. Our prayer is that many in Calhoun County will come to know Jesus more personally because of what was shared at the fair.