The 18th Annual Summer Shindig will take place on June 6th, 7th, & 8th in Wellsburg, WV! This event is an attempt to provide an opportunity for young people to get together in a relaxed atmosphere, to become acquainted with individuals from other areas, and to spend time in study of the word of God. This event is solely provided by individuals, not a local church.
The topic of this year’s event is Identity in Christ: Who Am I? (Galatians 2:20).
The cost of this event is twenty ($20) dollars. NOTE: All funds go to the cost of the prizes for contests, admission to the weekend's activities, and food and games for the weekend.
Payment can be sent via Venmo or PayPal to Nathan Marshall (contact him for more details.) If sending a check, they should be made payable to Nathan Marshall, and can be sent by mail to:
Nathan Marshall
109 Willow Springs Drive
Wellsburg, WV 26070
At this event, we expect everyone to dress with modesty (I Timothy 2:8-10, I Peter 3:1-7).
Additionally, please note that the accommodations for this event will be provided by the family of Harold & Linda Marshall and the family of Shannon & Nathan Marshall. The girls will be staying at Harold & Linda Marshall’s home, and the boy’s will be staying at Shannon & Nathan Marshall's home for the weekend. These accommodations will be sleepover style, so make sure to bring your own pillows and covers. The accommodations are limited, so make sure to RSVP! Anyone is welcome to attend and participate in this event!
SUMMER SHINDIG 2025 WEEKEND ITINERARY
FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH
5-5:30PM - Check-In @ at Bethany Park in Bethany, WV
5:30PM – The TENTH Annual Cynthia Hall Memorial Great Bake-Off Contest & Dinner – There will be one winner for the best Potluck dinner dish and the best dessert dish! Additional food, plates, cups, drinks, and ice will be provided the Shindig Planning Committee.
5:30-7:30PM - The FIFTEENTH Annual Summer Shindig Softball Game @ the Bethany Park baseball field – bring your gloves and bats!
7:30-8PM - Hymn Singing
8PM - Opening Devotion
8:30PM - Leave for Harold & Linda Marshall's
9:00PM-? - Games, movies, hide-n-seek, bonfire, and fellowship @ the Marshall’s
SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
9-10:00am - Continental style breakfast @ Harold & Linda Marshall’s
10AM - Morning Devotion & Hymn Singing
11AM - Group photo
11AM – Leave for Oglebay Good Zoo (included in the price for the weekend) -
https://oglebay.com/good-zoo/
1PM - Lunch at Oglebay Good Zoo (not part of the cost for the weekend).
2PM - Enjoy Oglebay Park activities (not part of the cost for the weekend).
NOTE: For $15.46 per person you can buy an Oglebay Park wristband that includes unlimited access to the following: Crispin Center Outdoor Pool & Fountains of Fun Splash Pad, Oglebay Good Zoo Train Ride, Aerial Challenge Course, Rock Climbing Wall, Miniature Golf, Par 3 Golf, Fishing at Schenk Lake, Pedal Boating, Aqua Cycles & Kayaks at Schenk Lake, Oglebay Trolley, Tennis Court Rentals & Pickleball, Bike Rentals, Mansion & Glass Museum Admission, and Schrader Environmental Center Nature Programs - learn more here:
https://oglebay.com/activity-wristbands/
4pm - The FIFTH Annual Golden Putter Tournament @ Oglebay Park (admission not part of the cost for the weekend).
6-6:30PM – Leave Oglebay Park
7PM - Dinner at Harold & Linda Marshall’s
8PM - Hymn Singing at Harold & Linda Marshall’s
8:30-10PM – Games & Activities TBA
10PM – Head for assigned accommodations for the night
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
7-9:00AM - Continental style breakfast @ assigned accommodations
10AM - Sunday morning Bible Class w/ Vernon Teagarden at the Wellsburg church of Christ
10:45AM - Sunday morning worship service at the Wellsburg church of Christ w/ Vernon Teagarden
12:30-1:30PM - Lunch @ Harold & Linda Marshall's (Deli sandwiches, chips, vegetables, pop, dessert)
2-3:00PM - Closing Hymn Singing
6:30PM - Sunday evening worship service at the Wellsburg church of Christ w/ Jay Stevens
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