Prairieville church pumpkin patch raising funds for missions, Capital Region charities

Prairieville church pumpkin patch raising funds for missions, Capital Region charities

PRAIRIEVILLE — Newsong Community Church has opened its pumpkin patch, bringing more than 20,000 pounds of pumpkins to Prairieville.The annual event raises funds for the church's mission trips and several charities in the Capital Region. Organizers say they raised more than $30,000 last year.The event includes a hayride, crafts and a pie-sized pumpkin for each child. Admission is free.The patch is located at 18465 Old Perkins Road and runs throug…