There is something about a good adventure. As the adventure unfolds, you find yourself participating in an experience that will be yours forever. The congregation of the Camp Ground Methodist Church sets out to guide you through a Christmas adventure with its 2nd Annual Festival of Trees in the historic Owen Chapel Dec. 6 and 7.

The chapel is transformed into a melodious visual representation of the theme, “There’s a Song in the Air.” Not only will attendees see the extraordinarily adorned trees, but they’ll hear the specifically chosen song — and see it, too. Chairperson and event organizer Sandy Holland said, “There are 11 trees throughout the historic Owen’s Chapel, and each one has a musical theme.”

Guests are encouraged to fully participate in the experience by bringing an ornament or something that is related and relevant to the theme of the tree. It truly is designed to be an interactive, festive experience.

“Guests will enter into the chapel and be given a bulletin to explain why the particular music was chosen for each tree. While it is a self-guided tour, there are a few people standing throughout the chapel welcoming them and available if they have any questions,” Holland said.

There are two dates for the event. Friday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4-6 p.m. On the first evening, guests will be greeted by the adorable voices of the 4- and 5-year-olds, who attend preschool at the church, as they perform Christmas carols. After the tour, people will be directed to the fellowship hall to enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, coffee and a visit with Santa.

On the second evening, Saturday, Dec. 7, when the tour has ended at 6 p.m., the evening isn’t over yet. Attendees will be directed into the fellowship hall for a celebration of love, community and food. This is the second year for the church to host a Moravian Love Feast, a traditional Methodist gathering. According to Holland, “This is a communal meal that’s goal is to bind the community together. It is a free event for all, whether you purchased a ticket for the festival of trees or not.”

On both nights, the  congregation at the Campground Methodist Church hope guests will create memories and that their hearts will be filled with the joy of the season and the love of community. As they depart from their time at the church, attendees will be handed an advent booklet with a devotional written by members of the Campground Methodist congregation.

Tickets can be purchased at the Camp Ground Methodist Church office on Campground Road, Fredrick’s Hair Salon on Sycamore Dairy Road across from CarMax or the Ritz Salon on Raeford Road. Call Sandy Holland at 910-867-9436 or 910-308-6112 for additional information. Children under the age of 11 are free.

All proceeds go to maintain Owen Chapel, which has been a place of worship for the Methodist church since the 1840s. The church is located at 4625 Campground Road.