VALDOSTA – First Baptist Church in Valdosta hosted the 5th Annual “Night To Shine”, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Info From Tim Tebow Foundation:

“The Tim Tebow Foundation has a great passion for people with special needs and in 2014 we launched “Night to Shine.” The vision was simple… work with churches around the country to provide an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love for people with special needs, ages 14 and older.

In 2015, the first Night to Shine was held in 44 churches representing 26 states and 3 countries. 15,000 volunteers came together to honor the 7,000 guests… and we knew that was a God-sized blessing! This past year, God did immeasurably more than we could have asked or imagined, as 537 churches, from 33 different denominations in 49 states and 16 countries came together with 150,000 volunteers to serve and celebrate 90,000 honored guests with special needs! We are so humbled to see what God is doing through this worldwide movement and it is truly amazing to see what happens when you tell 90,000 Kings and Queens of the prom that God LOVES them and has a special plan for their life!”

Almost 300 kings and queens were crowned last Friday night at Night to Shine, hosted by First Baptist Church Valdosta.  This is the church’s third year hosting the unforgettable prom experience for individuals with special needs.  Over the years it has tripled in participation, this year having almost 500 volunteers helping make the night a success.  

Every honored guest entered the prom on a royal red carpet complete with paparazzi and cheering crowds.  Once inside, they danced the night away, were treated to shoe shines, salon experiences, and were each crowned king and queen of the prom at the night’s end.  Local businesses donated food, limo and carriage rides, and much more to make the event a huge success.  

Night to Shine was founded by the Tim Tebow foundation and is put on by churches all over the world each February.