Amazing Grace Maze offers faith-filled fall fun in Perrysville

Want to take in an interesting, leisurely walk through a cornfield and learn more about the Bible? 

That’s the main purpose of a public event provided jointly by the Perrysville and Pleasant Hill churches in Perrysville on two upcoming weekends. 

The Amazing Grace Maze, a two-Saturday free event, will be held Saturdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11, from 3:30 p.m. until dusk at the Perrysville Church located on state Route 164 in Perrysville. 

Participants will have a chance to leisurely walk through a maze of cornstalks on a wide path where there will be live characters at separate stops playing the various parts of Biblical figures. 

Participating characters include Roy Gatts, Ty Gatts, Sandi Grimm, Sean Wilson, Bryon Corban, Kathy Corban, Pam Berry, Kathy Bresseur, Marlene Bower, Brian McHugh, Cheryl Garner, Marilyn Wells, Jennifer Brown, Cliff Brown, Shane Grimes, Misty Grimes, Sandy Leggett, Vance Leggett and Michelle Syme. 

Hayrides will be provided for those waiting to go through the maze, and for the first time organizers are providing a free ride through the maze for those who cannot walk through it, according to Pastor Dixie McHugh, who serves Perrysville and Pleasant Hill churches. 

“Free refreshments also will be provided, including hot dogs, popcorn, cookies, chips and beverages at no cost to anyone — as there is no admission fee,” McHugh said. 

“This is our gift to the surrounding community as we lift up Jesus Christ, for those who know him and those who don’t, praying that hearts are touched, helped and changed. Prayer is also offered as well to those seeking it,” she said. 

Free Bibles will be given out, and other fun activities are being planned. 

This is the sixth year for The Amazing Grace Maze, which first started in Perrysville, but both churches are always there for each other, McHugh pointed out.