First Presbyterian Church will host annual Pork BBQ event Wednesday, July 19th

[July 14, 2017]   LINCOLN -  For the past 37 years, First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln has been marking the 3rd Wednesday in July as the day they welcome the community into their fellowship hall for their once-a-year Pulled Pork Barbeque Dinner, proceeds of which come right back to benefit local missions.

This year is no different as church volunteers are busy making plans for this annual event to be held on Wednesday, July 19 at the church located on the corner of Pekin and Ottawa Streets. The menu again includes a pulled pork sandwich, slaw or applesauce, chips, a drink and a homemade dessert with ice cream. Tickets are available in advance from church members or at the church office at a discount price. They may also be purchased at the door. The event runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

With approximately 800 meals served each year, the church provides patrons with the choice of dining in the air-conditioned fellowship hall, gathering at tables outside in a tent where live entertainment will be provided, or taking advantage of carryout service.

Carryout dinners are available from the Ottawa Street door of the church building. The 300 block of Ottawa Street will be one way headed south and the alley behind the church will be designated as one way headed east between the hours of 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to better facilitate carryout traffic.

This event is the major fundraiser for First Presbyterian’s local mission activities with every penny being returned to Lincoln & Logan County. Two of the projects that the First Presbyterian Church BBQ specifically funds are the Presbyterian Food for Thought program and the Logan County Food Pantry.

The Food for Thought Program provides weekend food bags for participating students at a local elementary school. Volunteers shop for non-perishable food items and pack over 100 bags each week. The bags are delivered to the school on Thursday and school personnel drop them in student backpacks without calling attention to the recipients. In a survey, participating parents responded enthusiastically to the additional food for the weekend.

Tickets are available from church members, the church office, or may be purchased at the door. For more information, call 732-6141.

[Ken Schweitzer]