Springfield, MO June 22, 2009 — The Springfield, Missouri law firm of Aaron Sachs & Associates is the presenting sponsor of the ‘I Love America’ celebration, which will be held in Springfield on Friday, July 3rd. In past years, the day-long event has drawn over 80,000 people. Sachs says that “there is something there for all ages and all tastes, with over 100 free games and activities, aerial acrobatics, an air show, food, six bands, and a musically choreographed fireworks show performed by James River Choir. The ‘I Love America’ Celebration honors the founding of our nation and celebrates God’s faithfulness to America.” This is the fifth year Aaron Sachs’ firm has been a sponsor. The event is also sponsored by Empire Bank, Price Cutter, Incredible Pizza, Central Dodge, TLC Properties, KOLR 10 and Ozarks Fox.
Gates open at 11 am on Friday, July 3rd at the Springfield Underground located at Highway 65 and Division street in Springfield, Mo. This event will be the largest family event of the Summer and admission is free. Live coverage begins at 7 pm and runs until 10 pm on Direct TV channel 365, Mediacom channel 89. Coverage nationally and internationally will begin at 5 pm and go to midnight on God TV. Six christian contemporary bands will be preforming live throughout the day and night consisting of Vicky Beeching, The Afters, Leeland, Israel and New Breed, Live Out Loud and Press Play.
The event will be of particular interest to residents of Springfield and surrounding communities including cities as far away as Joplin and Columbia. The day long festival has always attracted the largest attendance for July 4th celebrations in the Ozarks. Crowds are expected to be even larger this year since, for the first time in 27 years, the City of Springfield’s “Firefall” event, with its well-known and popular fireworks display, will not be staged due to budget cutbacks. James River Assembly is recruiting approximately 2,500 church volunteers to help staff the event.
James River Assembly is one of the largest Assembly of God churches in America. It has been exemplary as a growing fellowship, having started with only 75 members in 1991. Average weekly attendance in 2009 is running at approximately 8,100, with over 15,000 attending Easter services. James River Assembly is located in Ozark, Missouri in Christian County. Christian County’s population is predicted to increase by 120,000 over the next two decades. As a result, a second church campus known as Wilson’s Creek will be opening in Greene County on Sunday, September 20th.
The Sachs family has been associated with the Assemblies of God for generations. Aaron and his wife of 19 years, Shelly, and their children Sarah and Will attend James River Assembly. Aaron’s father, Reverend William Nelson Sachs, was formerly the District Council Superintendent for the Southern Missouri District Council of the Assemblies of God and occupied this office when James River Assembly opened its doors in 1991. Aaron’s grandfather was also an Assembly of God minister. Aaron Sachs originally established the church body as a not-for-profit corporation. The personal injury law firm of Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. has been involved in a variety of community service projects over the years. For more information on Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C. and their sponsorship of “I Love America,” visit their website at http://www.autoinjury.com/community-service/i-love-america.
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