The sun was already warming the air in Yuba City when students began arriving for the Northern California Conference’s “Come Have Fun Day.” Vans and buses pulled in from seven different schools—Red Bluff, Middletown, Feather River, Clearlake, Echo Ridge, Westlake, and Galt—bringing with them 167 kids and sponsors, all ready for a day unlike any other.
The celebration began with worship, led by students from Rio Lindo Academy. Their music and testimonies reminded everyone why they had gathered: to lift up the name of Jesus and to remember that, while each school may be small, together they are part of something much bigger—the Northern California Conference family.
Then came the fun. Laughter filled the air as kids raced on go-karts, splashed down the giant water slide, climbed walls, blew bubbles, and met some animals up close. The water slide and climbing wall were made possible thanks to Eddie Heinrich and the NCC Youth Department, while Leoni Meadows contributed the animals and helped with part of the lunch. Their efforts helped make the day memorable for everyone.
Lunch was simple but satisfying—pizza and salad enjoyed under the shade as friends, old and new, shared stories and smiles. Even with the warm weather, the splash from the slide and the breeze from the go-karts kept spirits high. One sponsor summed it up: “The kids were having the time of their lives—and they left knowing they’re part of something really special.”
“Come Have Fun Day” wasn’t just about activities—it was about connection. It reminded these students that their faith, friendships, and future are tied into something bigger than any one school. Together, they’re part of a vibrant, ongoing ministry across Northern California.
Featured in Northern Lights, September 25, 2025
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