Photo Caption: The New Day Music Ministries will perform live in concert at the First Community Congregational Church on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken for the group. Pastor Deb Frysinger said the community is invited and experience a blessing “and bring a guest.” Other activities are planned throughout the day at the church at 200 Leeland Heights Blvd, the church known for its Pumpkin Patch. The new Day Music Ministries is a vocal group that perform the Gospel in songs and hymns in four-part harmony.

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The annual Pumpkin Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 beginning at 10 a.m. with lots of activities for the entire family. It all happens at the First Community Congregational Church at 200 E. Leeland Heights Blvd. in Lehigh Acres, the site of the Pumpkin Patch.

Pastor Deb Frysinger announced the schedule for Saturday.

10 a.m., Pumpkin Rolling Contest for all ages

10 a.m., Bounce House all day

11 a.m., Baby Crawling Contest, (6 months to a year)

Noon, Costume Contest for pets and their owners

12:30 p.m., German Lunch, inside church

1 p.m., Costume Contest: best, funniest, prettiest, etc.

2 p.m., Carving a Pumpkin Contest for ages 3 to 93 years, bring your own carving tools.

2 to 4 p.m., Free Pony Rides

4:30 to 6 p.m., 50-cent hot dogs, 50-cent chips and 50 cents for sodas.

Something new this year: PD’S Pumpkin chili, 50 cents. Frysinger says, “try it, it’s delicious.”

7 p.m. New Day Music Concert, inside the church. Love offering will be taken for the group.

Visit the Pumpkin Pantry. It opens at noon with pumpkin food items for sale.

Medals, ribbons and gift certificates, including gasoline gift cards and Walmart gift cards given to all winners. $200 in gift items to be donated by CVS pharmacy.