OMPC to hold ultimate prom night for people with special needs

Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church is getting a makeover soon, as On-Site Productions transforms its gym into an elaborate prom night experience for special needs young adults and adults.

The prom night, officially called Night to Shine and sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is standing alongside more than 600 locations in 17 different countries also holding the event. This is the first time Night to Shine will be held in the Birmingham metro area, said Kala Waldron, the coordinator for the event. 

A similar event has been held in Trussville, as well.

“[Night to shine] is more than just a little dance. This is an experience,” she said. Limousines donated by All Starz Limousine, karaoke, a photobooth, a DJ and more will help take the prom night to the next level, Waldron said. 

Val Peterson, communications director at OMPC, said they made the decision to bring the event to the church after seeing the success of their special needs ministry, Mustard Seeds, since it began a few years ago. She said the ministry has provided “open doors to any and all families in the area” who might not have another church to call home.

“[Night to Shine] is just to celebrate these kids, to let them know that they are important and we see them and love them and their families, and remind them that to their creator, they are delighted in Him.”

The event will begin on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. and last until 9 p.m., with all honored guests being crowned king or queen of the prom at 8 p.m.

Learn more at OMPC.nighttoshine.com.