Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1335 Old Carriage Road, Kreidersville, held a Mardi Gras talent show Feb. 26 in the church social hall.

The fun event featured popular Christian comedian Scott Henninger, of Bath, who emceed and entertained the attendees. Eight brave souls entered the talent show.

Henninger employed his comedic skills with his Ohio skit that involved three other participants, and his ability to guess a person’s age by how they wear their athletic shorts. The attendees were thoroughly entertained.

The show was billed as “Come one, come all and show off your God-given talent. Bring a covered dish and enjoy fun, food and fellowship.”

Lent began March 2 with Ash Wednesday. It is an annual event falling around February or March and lasts for 40 days, excluding Sundays. Lent is considered a solemn religious observance for Christians.

Ash Wednesday follows Shrove Tuesday, which is a Christian festival, also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, a time when people celebrate by eating fatty food the day before the ritual Lenten fasting. Shrove Tuesday is also called Fastnacht Day.

Talent show participant Benjamin Bogdon, 19, stole the show with his beautiful rendition of “Always Be Humble and Kind.” He received a thunderous applause for his effort.

The song was written by Lori McKenna for her children and was popularized by country western artist Tim McGraw.

Some of the lyrics include, “Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you. When you get where you’re going, don’t forget turn back around and help the next one in line. Always stay humble and kind.”

There was indeed fun, food and fellowship present at the event, designed to lift spirits and improve connections within the church community via laughter, food sharing and simply enjoying a fun event together.

Henninger talked about the importance of increasing love in all of our discourses, whether they be on Fat Tuesday, the Lenten period or anytime throughout the year.

“Our world needs more love,” Henninger said.