On September 6th, 2009 Liquid Church in New Jersey canceled it's Sunday morning services and over 1,200 people participated in Rock and Run for Africa. The church raised over $75,000 in one day for clean water in Africa.
Rock and Run For Africa, in Morristown, NJ
In September 2009, over 1,200 people ran, walk, rolled, and strolled to bring Clean Water to Africa. The 5K "Rock-&-Run for Africa" was hosted by Liquid Church in New Jersey, which cancelled weekend services to bring the Cause to an entire city. To date, over $250,000 has been donated to fund Clean Water Wells.
The Daily Record
MORRISTOWN — With their pastor's blessing, members of Liquid Church skipped services Sunday and instead hung out at the Morristown Green listening to rock music and eating pulled pork sandwiches. That was after they raised more than $70,000 to bring clean water to Africa.
The Star-Ledger
On Sunday, Morristown's Liquid Church will be busier than usual--which is saying a lot for this high-energy flock--with a 5K run and a rock concert on the Green. The festivities are scheduled for 11 am to 2 pm, and they aim to raise money for clean water projects in Africa.
NJ.com
Pastor Tim Lucas of Morristown's Liquid Church said yesterday's "Rock and Run for Africa" helped raise $72,000 toward the church's African water project. The church held a 5K run, followed by a rock concert with free food on the Morristown Green.
Even Professional Pig Roasters covered it!
MORRISTOWN, NJ, September 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Professional pit masters/pig roasters, the Porkers provided 200 pounds of pulled pork on the Morristown Green for members of Liquid Church who participated in a charity run for clean water this past Sunday.
