Orange Beach, Alabama

September 26, 2025

The Christian Service Center Service Project

Every year we strive to be lights in our community as we come together at the Feast of Tabernacles in Orange Beach, AL. This year, as in previous years, we have chosen to be lights by partnering with The Christian Service Center.

The Christian Service Center (CSC) is an all-volunteer agency providing food and emergency financial aid to low-income families in the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan area. The Center is supported by the churches, businesses, community organizations, and individuals in this area. No one at CSC is paid for their service – not officers, directors, board members, nor anyone else. All funds raised (other than necessary operating costs) go to help those less fortunate.

This year the greatest need is personal care items. Many governmental service programs offer benefits for food, but they do not cover personal care items. Non-perishable food items are also always welcomed, and they are thankful for everything given to CSC. Financial donations are equally appreciated as they can purchase food at a discount from Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Bank, thus getting more food for the money! This is true only for food – not other items.

Please see the list below of donation suggestions. We also have provided a link with donation methods and instructions if you choose to donate monetarily.

In years past we have overwhelmed them with our donations, and we hope to do so again this year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kathleen Henry at 281-636-8325, or [email protected].

“We are so excited it’s time again to work with COGWA! We love working with you and being able to be the hands and feet of God to our community! Thank you for all you do!”

~Stan & Janice Moss, CSC Food Pantry Chairman and Board Vice President

Donation Suggestions:

• Diapers, wipes, other baby items
• Toiletries
  • Soap/bodywash
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste/toothbrushes
  • Feminine Products
• Paper towels, toilet paper
• Non-Perishable Food items that are boxed/packages, canned, bottled, etc.
  • Cereal
  • Soup
  • Mac & cheese
  • Canned vegetables
  • Dry beans
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Ramen noodles
  • Microwavable meals such as Chef Boyardee cups, etc.
  • Canned tuna/chicken.

Christian Service Center Online Website Donations: https://www.cscgs.com/donate/.

September 22, 2025

Festival Youth Instruction volunteers needed

The Festival Youth Instruction team is looking for more volunteers who could assist with teaching lessons on Thursday and Friday. No material preparation will be required. If you are available to help serve in this capacity, please email Sarah Hanson at [email protected]. Thank you! 

September 15, 2025

Golf Scramble deadline extended!

Attention golfers,

The sign-up deadline for the Orange Beach Golf Scramble has been extended to Sunday, Sept. 21. There is still room for more golfers. Go to the COGWA Events app or Orange Beach Feast page for sign-up instructions, or contact Rick Avent. His email address is [email protected], or you can text or call 225-205-7249. 

August 29, 2025

Family Day volunteering email update

If you're able to volunteer for Family Day, please email Billy Hicks at [email protected].

As a reminder, here are the list of things we will need help with:

1. Set-up / Take down.
2. Help with carnival games for the children.
3. Face painting.
4. Flag football / Gaga ball.
5. Supervision for jumping house.

To see the full list of details and other announcements, see our Orange Beach Feast page here: https://feast.cogwa.org/sites/orange-beach-alabama/.

August 28, 2025

Family Day and teen and young adult choir

Family Day

We are currently seeking volunteers to help with Family Day. Below is a volunteer list of things we will need help with:

1. Set-up / Take down.
2. Help with carnival games for the children.
3. Face painting.
4. Flag football / Gaga ball.
5. Supervision for jumping house.

If you're able to volunteer, please email Billy Hicks at [email protected].

We are also looking for musicians and singers! We will be providing live entertainment once again at Family Day, under the main pavilion. Singers and instrumentalist are needed. If you would like to showcase your talent, please contact Kevin Bennett at [email protected].

There will be a concession stand open on Family Day, that will provide beef hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks.

Teen and Young Adult Choir

All teens and young adults are invited to sing "Blessed Be Your Name" for special music on Sunday, Oct. 12. We will have live guitar accompaniment and rehearse briefly several times before we perform. It will be a great time to serve and spend time with others. Please text or email Colene Erickson at 952-818-2395 or [email protected] for more details.

August 8, 2025

Golf Scramble sign up reminder

The deadline for signing up for the Orange Beach Golf Scramble is Sunday, Sept. 14. Please see the Orange Beach Golf Scramble information sheet for more details and the submission form. Thank you to all those that would like to golf together this year. 

July 16, 2025

Activity descriptions and schedule

The activity descriptions and schedule are now posted for Orange Beach. Be sure to also see the Golf Scramble information and order form here: https://feast.cogwa.org/uploads/Orange_Beach_Golf_Scramble_2025.pdf. See you at the Feast is just under 12 weeks!