Come eat with the community

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We will soon be serving a hearty dinner to hundreds of individuals with our 13th Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Around our tables there will be families facing the holiday alone as loved ones are too far away to attend their traditional meal; others without a job and out of money; those facing medical problems and unable to prepare the time-honored meal for their family; and entire families anxious to celebrate the holiday with their friends.

We are excited to welcome back Buttnz and Bowz, who bring smiles that reach deep into the soul with their delightful balloon characters and antics.

And this year’s door prizes will continue to give pleasure to all the lucky winners as there will be many gift certificates to local groceries, restaurants and pharmacies. It is hoped this assistance will give the home budget some relief and provide enjoyment even after the holidays are over.

As before, we will feel rewarded to see the homebound included in this festive holiday as they are furnished with double portions to carry them through a long weekend. If you are homebound, we have many drivers standing by who are anxious to deliver this meal to your home. Please call either the Asbury United Methodist Church at (260) 726-8464 or Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at (260) 726-8832 (mornings) with your request. If you choose to brighten the day of homebound individuals by joining them for dinner, feel free to stop by Asbury for the number of carry-out meals you will need.

If you have your own holiday tradition with your family but would like to lend a hand, please feel free to make an extra dish (in a disposable container, please) and drop it off at Asbury as you travel to your gathering.

Or if you want to spend an hour or two assisting as needed, we invite you to stop by at your convenience.

Help is always needed in homebound preparation (9-11 a.m.), homebound delivery (11-noon), serving the dinner and drinks in the Fellowship Hall (at 1 p.m.) and the dreaded clean-up (3:30-5 p.m.).

We would like to encourage all of you to join us for this heart-warming day.

But, whatever your holiday plans, we hope you will find your table surrounded by love while heads are bowed over turkey and dressing until every heart is full.

Carol Smith, chairperson,

Community Thanksgiving

Dinner Committee

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