San Jose UMC fish fry slated for March 21

[March 07, 2014]  SAN JOSE — The San Jose United Methodist Women and the men of the church are presenting their annual fish fry for missions on Friday, March 21. Serving will be from 4 till 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Whole catfish are fried on the premises during the event. Other items on the menu are hash brown casserole, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade desserts and drinks. Chicken strips are also on the menu for children or adults who do not eat fish.

Tickets will be sold in advance by members of the church or at the door. Guests may dine in or carry out for the same price. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children age 4-12, and children under 4 years eat free with a paid adult.

Proceeds benefit children and youth ministries such as Vacation Bible School, camping scholarships and the Bible Zone after-school ministry and meal.

The San Jose United Methodist Church is at 601 S. First St. in San Jose, six blocks south of U.S. 136 at the corner of Linden and First. San Jose is about 15 miles directly south of Pekin on Towerline Road; or follow Illinois Route 29 to U.S. 136, then go east two miles to San Jose; or go about 10 miles west of Interstate 155 on U.S. 136.

For advance tickets or more information, call the church at 309-247-3232 or Jim Eeten at 309-247-3485.