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By Marianne Austin

The River Church Coshocton is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds again this year on Saturday , April 8 .

“ Last year was our biggest year ,” said Pastor Edie Weber . “ Previously the biggest turnout was about 350 . It ’ s always been a successful thing in the community but last year it was like more than double . It ’ s great just to see everyone have a good time .”

They have an amazing team at the church that makes events happen .

“ We just flow with the Holy Ghost ,” Weber said . “ It just comes together , allows us to bless the community and preach the Gospel . It wasn ’ t overwhelming at all . It ’ s incredible when we have a big crowd show up . Now we are prepared for that large number of people . Last year it was almost the double of the maximum amount of people we thought would be there , but we had 5,000

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The River Church Coshocton is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds again this year on Saturday , April 8 .

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“ New this year will be a special needs section for kids that can ’ t keep up with some of the older kids .”

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eggs . Now we are really prepared for double the amount . This year we have 10,000 eggs . That ’ s exciting . It is the largest egg hunt around . New this year will be a special needs section for kids that can ’ t keep up with some of the older kids .”

A unique thing that happened last year was a man came with his grandkids who had a horse-riding business and gave some free passes to ride to give out . “ One of the kids that got a pass said he loved horses

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Mark your calendar for the River Church Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p . m . on Saturday , April 8 , at the fairgrounds . Included in the day ’ s activities will be giveaways , prizes and a message from Pastor Zach sharing the true meaning of Easter .

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and wanted to ride so it was the perfect gift for him ,” Weber said . “ Other people wanted to give as well and that was a huge blessing . To me it felt like people in the community saw how awesome it was and they wanted to be part of it . Someone donated a laptop and the girl that got it was just starting high school , so she needed a laptop . Last

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year it rained , and the ballgames were canceled but it didn ’ t stop the Easter Egg Hunt . The sun came out . It is just so cool like that . God always comes through .”

Mark your calendar for the River Church Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p . m . on Saturday , April 8 . There will be 10,000 eggs filled with treats and surprises hidden at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds . The hunts will be divided into four groups for ages , 1-2 parents may accompany , 3-5 , 6-12 years and 3-12 special needs , parents may accompany . Each age group will have their own designated area , ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience . Included in the day ’ s activities will be giveaways , prizes and a message from Pastor Zach sharing the true meaning of Easter .

To pre-register go to therivercoshocton . com / easter or call the church at 220-200-9888 .