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