First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs has a pumpkin patch, already gathered from the field, 8650 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Open: Weekday hours are 12 pm to 8 pm and 10 am to 9 pm on weekends. Pumpkins will be for sale between Thursday, September 30, and Sunday, October 31, 2010. Cash only. All pumpkin sales benefit Fusion Youth Ministry and the Fusion Youth Missions projects including service to others and Special Events like spiritual retreats, Christian concerts, youth conferences, and other outreach efforts. This October, there will be an added special feature: Family Fun Days. The Children's Ministry is coordinating activities in conjunction with the Pumpkin Patch between 10 am to 2 p.m. each Saturday of the month. Activities will include a bounce house, face painting, storytelling, games, pumpkin carving, a photo opportunity, and more. Each Saturday will feature different events and activities. No advance purchase necessary. The proceeds of Family Fun Days will be used to fund Children's Mission Trip to Guatemala. Directions: I-95 or Turnpike west on Sample Road (past 441 and Rock Island Road to NW 85th Avenue) - Church is on the south (left) side of the road. U-turn required. For more information about these events, please contact the Church Office at 954-752-0333. ###