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Free event to take place at CJ Brown Reservoir on Sunday afternoon
A man pictured walking at CJ Brown Reservoir in January 2022. A group of churches and ministries will be hold a free, family-friendly event called "Joy at the Rez" on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2-5 p.m. at the reservoir to promote joy and unity within the local community. STAFF FILE

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

A man pictured walking at CJ Brown Reservoir in January 2022. A group of churches and ministries will be hold a free, family-friendly event called "Joy at the Rez" on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2-5 p.m. at the reservoir to promote joy and unity within the local community. STAFF FILE
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With the goal spreading joy and unity in the local community, a group of churches and ministries will be holding a free, family-friendly event Sunday at the CJ Brown Reservoir.

“Joy at the Rez” will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the picnic shelters at CJ Brown Reservoir, located off of Park Road East in Buck Creek State Park, Springfield.

Organizers will be serving free food and drinks, and they will have games for families. The event is open to everyone.

The Nehemiah Foundation is hosting the event, along with several nonprofits and churches. The Nehemiah Foundation “provides a network for Christian churches and ministries to amplify their positive impact to build God’s kingdom in Springfield and Clark County,” according to its website.

Other ministries involved include the Clark County Prayer Canopy, ReviveOhio, Navigators Church Ministries and the Clark County Jail Chaplaincy, among others.

There will volunteers on hand to counsel and pray with anyone who would like that, organizers said, adding they will be able to direct people to community resources if they need help.

ReviveOhio, a statewide nonprofit, will be on hand with its new food truck to help serve free food to attendees.

This event will have faith elements, but is aimed at being a community service, organizers said.

Any pastors interested in baptizing their congregants will be free to do so in ReviveOhio’s mobile baptismal or in the reservoir, according to event details.

For more information, email kelton@nehemiahfoundation.org.

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