Relational conflict is inevitable as sinful humans. If that's the case, how do we navigate it in a healthy way that won't destroy the relationship but keep it in tact and even strengthen it moving forward? 

The power to forgive isn't found in our own strength but in recognizing how much we've been forgiven of. Why live shackled to offense? Let's learn to rise above them and turn them over to the God who's capable of carrying them...to the cross. 

Christmas time often hurts because of who is not with us anymore. We need to learn to mourn well; not to dismiss or ignore the pain we feel but also not to let it swallow us. 

At Christmas we sing Joy to the World! Going home can feel joyous too. Now that we've learned to manage conflict, forgiveness and sorrow, let's celebrate the season and the one who graciously gives us every good gift! 

The hunt officially begins on December 1. Clues can be found below. The hunt will end when the candy cane is found.

The entire community! The only person who knows its whereabouts is Pastor Ross and Emily so they are the only ones excluded from finding it (but their kids are not). 

The candy cane is 8 inches long. Originally it held M&Ms :) It's wrapped in gold duct tape. 

Cut it open and follow the instructions inside.

The hunting zone is roughly as follows: HWY 1 to the North, the Delaware River to the East and South, 295 to the West. See below for a map of the boundaries. 

We are a church IN our community, FOR our community. We love providing fun, family friendly activities to help our community thrive. We (obviously) believe in the work, the hope, the life and the community of Restoration Church so we want as many people to know who we are and what we're about. This is one way to introduce our community to Restoration in a fun way. 

Yes. Anyone can access it without trespassing.

Places that are publicly accessible :) 

As many as are needed. Previous hunts have seen anywhere between 6 and 15 clues be released. 

Every couple of days though we release more when people "play along" on social media by helping us share and interact with us. 

$500

You can do whatever you want but he (and Emily) is sworn to secrecy. But he would love to get to know you so introduce yourself if you see him :) 

No. 

Well, it's a check. The check will take 7-10 days to process but it will be mailed to the winner :) 

Okay. Somewhere in our community there is a tape covered, plastic candy cane. Starting on December 1, clues will start showing up below. Every couple days another clue will appear. Each clue will describe the cane's location in a mysterious way that will demand your deciphering skills. Put the clues together and they'll lead you to the candy cane. If you find it, cut it open and follow the instructions inside to claim your prize!