Night to Shine promises to be unforgettable

CrossPoint Church will be one of more than 350 churches globally to simultaneously host a Night to Shine event for individuals ages 14 and older with exceptional needs. 

Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, the Night to Shine prom will be held Feb. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Trussville Civic Center. 

“I am excited about this event,” said sponsor Carrie Jones. “I think it is going to be an awesome experience for all our guests who are able to attend. Dining, dancing and the message of God’s great love for us all packed into one unforgettable night.”

Every guest will enter the complimentary event on a red carpet. Once inside, guests will be treated with corsages and boutonnieres, food and drinks, live music from the CrossPoint band, prom favors and a dance floor, according to a press release from the Tim Tebow Foundation. At the night’s end, each guest will be crowned king or queen of the prom.

“We are honored to be able to work with so many churches across the country and around the world to impact the lives of people with special needs,” said Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. “After such an amazing response to the first two years of Night to Shine, our prayer is that this event will continue to change the face of Valentine’s Day weekend from simply a celebration of love, to a celebration of God’s love for people with special needs.”

As sponsor, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide CrossPoint Church with decorations and gifts for the guests, personalized guidance and support from a staff member and other important information. The foundation also is providing financial support to hundreds of churches needing assistance.

During Night to Shine 2015, 44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers worked together to honor more than 7,000 kings and queens of the prom, according to the release. Last year’s Night to Shine reached 32,000 honored guests in 201 host churches with 75,000 volunteers. More than 350 churches around the world have signed up to participate in this year’s prom.

All guests must RSVP to the event. To register, email your name, phone number and email to info@crosspointchurch.info, or call Carrie Jones at 913-1815. For additional information on Night to Shine, email carriejones1@independenceplaceofalabama.org or visit timtebowfoundation.org/index.php/night-to- shine/.