The Statesboro community is invited to enjoy free watermelon on the lawn of Pittman Park United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 19, at 6 p.m., while supplies last. This will be the second annual watermelon cutting sponsored by the church.
The event was inspired by Georgia Southern University’s annual watermelon cutting event that has recently become known as Summer Celebration. Zach Henderson initiated the tradition when he became president in 1948.
Pittman Park is uniquely qualified to expand what Henderson began. He was a member of the church, teaching Bible classes and contributing toward improvement projects like new windows in the sanctuary.
Jonathan Smith, pastor of Pittman Park says, “With this watermelon cutting, we are honoring Dr. Henderson, celebrating a local resource, and building community.”
According to Georgia Grown, watermelon is the state’s top produce crop.
Pittman Park United Methodist Church is located at 1102 Fair Road. For more information on the watermelon cutting, please contact the church office at (912) 681-3213.
