Leitchfield Church Reaches Community at County Fair

The county fair has long been a highlight for communities across the nation, and Leitchfield is no exception. From rides and food trucks to animal exhibits, the fairgrounds draw large crowds each year. For several years, the Leitchfield Seventh-day Adventist Church has taken advantage of the foot traffic by hosting a booth in the exhibition hall.

The booth, stocked with magazines, books, and brochures beneath a sign reading “ASK Me Anything”, serves as an outreach point where church members share their faith and message of hope. But its biggest draw is a creative feature for children: “Golden Nuggets.” These river rocks, painted gold on one side with a Bible verse written in black letters, are given to children (and sometimes adults) who then decorate the other side. Participants can paint their designs and even glue on googly eyes.

The tradition has become a staple of the booth. Children who decorated rocks last year often return eagerly to paint another. While young artists are busy, parents are encouraged to browse the booth’s literature.

Church leaders hope the rocks, marked with Bible verses, inspire children to look up the texts and discover the deeper value of Scripture. They also pray that parents who take literature home will find encouragement and strength for their spiritual journeys.