Hundreds battle it out, using color as their weapon of choice September 12, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News Usually, kids aren’t encouraged to throw paint at each other, but that’s the whole point of the annual Color War at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz. Hundreds of kids turned out and their enthusiasm for the activity was obvious. Covered from head to toe with paint dust, Isaac Cabrera, a student ministry intern from Land O’ Lakes, takes a moment to pose for a picture while the middle school students engage in their Color War behind him. Andrew Evans, the church’s middle school pastor, said they stage the event to give people a chance to see who they are, what the student ministry is about and to share the gospel — all while having fun. (Christine Holtzman) Roman Sercu, of Wesley Chapel, waits his turn to refill his cup with more paint during the Idlewild Baptist Church’s Student Ministry’s annual Color War on Sept. 5 at the church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz. The 12-year-old took part in the Color War with his travel baseball team, the Marauders. A group of high school freshmen engage in ‘battle’ during the Idlewild Student Ministry’s annual Color War on Sept. 5. This year’s event attracted an estimated 750 participants from middle and high schools around the area. Share this:TweetRedditShare on TumblrEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading...
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