Join us for an outdoor worship service. Plenty of chairs will be available under our huge tent!

We will conclude the service with testimonies and baptisms—always a highlight of the picnic!

Boxed lunches from Jason’s Deli include sandwich, chips, pickle, cookie, and water. Vegetarian and Gluten Free lunches are available by request. Suggested $7 donation per lunch.

12:30-3:00 PM

Rock Climbing Wall provided by 25/8 Xtreme will be staffed for several climbers to challenge themselves simultaneously!

Choose from one of the creative designs provided by the “Zoo Crew”!

Giant Slide, Bounce House, Darts, and more from Fun on the Run.

Canoes, Rowboats, Paddleboats, and Motorboats are available FREE at the marina. Please limit your use to 30 minutes.

FREE! Kona Ice will serve snow cones from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Drop off and pick up in front of the Beach House (where the restrooms are located). Enjoy a scenic ride around Comlara Park.

This is a popular spot for older kids, teens, and adults!

Look for volleyball, Spike Ball, and more as you explore Comlara Park and enjoy the afternoon with friends!

Andrew grew up attending East White Oak. He is now a veteran of the Nashville music industry where he works as a musician, producer, and songwriter. Learn more about his music and ministry at andrewosenga.com

Saturday Night, September 7

Free Group Camping (Tents Only!) on Saturday night before the picnic.

Arrive anytime on Saturday! The whole park is open for recreation, campfires, and cookouts. Check-out extends through 3:00pm on Sunday, so once the picnic has ended you’ll have plenty of time to collect your items and cleanup.

Additional Camping Details –

  • The Main Recreation Area (MRA) group site is reserved for church on Saturday, Sept 7. (This is at the north end of the parking lot where we park for the picnic)
  • No individual check in is needed to tent camp at the MRA group site on Saturday, Sept. 7.
  • Tents only are allowed in campsite area. There is no limit on # of tents
  • No vehicles on grass. Walk in only.
  • Campsite has 2 fire rings and approximately 10 picnic tables.
  • Additional portable off the ground fire pits for more fires can be brought in.
  • Grills can be brought in.
  • Check out of the campsite is 3:00pm Sunday and tents can stay up until that time.
  • No Campers. If someone wants to camp in camper they will have to get a site on the campground.
  • In addition to the beach house, water is conveniently located throughout the Main Recreation Area (MRA) modern campground. Hot showers and a sanitary dump station are also provided in modern areas. Firewood, ice, and fishing worms are only available during the regular business hours of the Visitor Center and MRA Campground Station. The campground is open year-round. For more information please call the COMLARA Park Visitor Center at (309) 434-6770. https://mcleancountyil.gov/358/Camping

Our church plant, Living Stone Communities will join us at the picnic! We have invited LSC to attend the service, lunch, and afternoon activities. Enjoy fellowshipping with them and learn about what God is doing in West Bloomington.