Parsons Church Hosts LEGO Club Challenge

Story by Sarah Abell

LEGO® club challenges require more than speed! In 60 minutes, young LEGO enthusiasts must build original vehicle designs, race a track, travel the farthest and ensure the design’s pieces stay intact.

Late last year, approximately 12 children, comprised of Parsons church members and community members, accepted the challenge. Parents and staff could hear the dull roar of shifting LEGO pieces and feel the excitement as the hunt for wheels, plates and bricks began. Vehicles could be tested prior to the races for design speed, durability and length of travel.

Minutes ticked away, and as the pre-race warning was given, dismayed voices pleaded for extra design time. Final adjustments, along with last test runs, squeezed into the final moments before the race entries call began. Eight designs competed in the bracket race. The heat pairings were arranged on the board as excited contestants lined up to watch the results. Quickly, the heat winners tallied on the board as eight narrowed to four, and four to two, and finally the winning car was announced. The LEGO challenge is now a part of Parsons’ church history.