Each year, this church so graciously supports this Youth Ministry in our Chili Cook-Off fundraiser to subsidize travel costs for trips and events. This year you will be helping BOTH the Youth and Children’s programs grow their scholarship funds by participating in our combined Children & Youth Funds for Fun Chili Cook-Off!

I invite you to this important event that is always unlike any other Wednesday night. When you arrive for activities on Wednesday, October 16th you will not be attending your regular Wednesday night meal and programming. You will enter our Children and Youth Funds for Fun Chili Cook-Off! The Fellowship Hall will be transformed into a festive college-themed extravaganza, and I hope you will dress accordingly! Come decked out in your favorite team gear as you prepare to fill your bellies with the many delicious chilis that will be lining the room!  

On this fun-filled Wednesday you can expect to find great chili, tasty desserts and a whole lotta fun! While you are enjoying the event you can make donations in several ways. You can plan ahead and bring cash to vote for your favorite chili, write a check for your donations, and we will have donation jars on all the tables to make a private donation of cash or check if you would like. Also, we still have envelopes hanging on the board outside the main office! Our goal is to have all envelopes filled by the 16th. If all envelopes are filled, we will have just over $1000 to add to our cook-off total at the end of the night! 

We have a wonderful group of students and parents in our ministries, and I never want money to get in the way of students having an opportunity to be with their group, to build meaningful friendships, and engage in learning about their faith. Your donations help supplement the cost of the amazing activities we can continue to do. Thank you for being a church family who support our young people and the many opportunities that we can provide for our students to grow and learn in their faith. 

Grace and Peace, 

Sarah Laurence