The Faith Family at St. Charles Christian Church in St. Charles, MO frequently partners with their friends and neighbors in the Orchard Farm School District to serve and play. Again this year, SCCC jumped in to sponsor the New Town Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day.

Following Sunday services, their new Pastor, Matthew Ricks, several of the church member families, and hundreds of neighbors gathered at the neighborhood beach to plunge into the New Year and raise funds for Special Olympics.

The temperature was nearly 60 degrees, so there were large crowds of supporters cheering on over 70 “Plungers” who scurried into the still icy waters. Local first responders suited up in their dive gear and joined those in the water - and monitored the event from the shore - to ensure that the fun and frivolity went smoothly. In all, over $1,400 was raised for Special Olympics.

The congregation sends a huge thanks to the Robbers family who champion this event and invite them to play a little role in this annual activity.

Thank you to SCCC’s Susie Pundmann and Matthew Ricks for this information and photos.