St. John's UCC contest for free child's bicycle
Application form must be turned in by July 15
Thanks to generous donations in support of the St. John's United Church of Christ Bicycle Ministry, a contest to win a bike shop-quality bicycle and helmet from Bike Crazy LLC has been announced.
The church’s mission is to provide a free bicycle and helmet to children up to 13 years old. The giveaway will focus on local youth who have a need and desire for a high-quality bicycle in the Bluffton, Cory-Rawson and Pandora school districts.
The St. John's Bicycle Ministry Committee will select the best candidate or candidates, based upon how well participants meet the ministry objectives via their submitted responses to four questions on the entry form.
Parents are welcome to help their children complete the form.
The entry form is HERE. The form can also be printed from the St. John's United Church of Christ website at www.blufftonstjohns.com/ or can be picked up at the Bike Crazy, 127 N. Main, Bluffton.
Please submit your response via email to [email protected] or drop off your completed form at Bike Crazy before July 15, 2024.
You may also mail the completed form to St. John’s UCC, 223 W. College Avenue, Bluffton, Ohio 45817. The form must be received by July 15, 2024 to be considered eligible.
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