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Over 200 people were in attendance for the Community Worship Service at the Manitoba Sunflower Festival on Sunday Morning in Altona's Centennial Park.
The Manitoba Sunflower Festival has a long, community-focused history spanning 60 years.
Sunday morning's service included a message, worship, and a time of prayer.
Additionally, there was a story time for children to participate in and enjoy. It was a collaborative effort involving several organizations and churches in the community.
"What this [Community Worship Service] is all about is providing an opportunity for the community to gather and worship together," said Pastor Richard Bage, a committee member for the event.
Bage continued about the importance of unifying people from different backgrounds through the service.
"On a weekend where we talk about community and bringing people together, wouldn't it make sense to do the same thing as churches, where different congregations gather together?" shared Bage.
Sheridan Sawatzky, the executive director of Youth for Christ Altona, shared the message for the morning. Sawatzky spoke about the importance of being a disciple of Christ and living lives that honour Him.
"Being a disciple means to follow what He [Jesus] said in His word and live that out in our lives. Jesus is to be the number one love in your life," said Sawatzky.
Sawatzky continued, "We are to know and share the hope that we have in Jesus, no matter where we are and what we are doing."
Attendees spoke about their excitement and highlights of coming to the Sunflower Festival.
"I love the people of Altona, they are great. It's a great community, and we all support each other," said Alexia, the 2nd Princess of the Sunflower Festival's Queen Quest.
Sunday morning was about a community coming together to worship God and living lives of discipleship in Christ.