Loaves and Fishes

Loaves & Fishes Community Dinner

It is not always easy to feed a group of people. Especially when the size of the group can range from 30 to 80 or so. The recommended track to take is cook for 90 which includes guests and their friends who are homebound or can’t attend.

Our many volunteers make light work as always. Karla Love and Tamara Elston set the lovely tables and make the dining room a welcoming space. Our Church Sexton Pat makes sure the Parish Hall is cleaned and put back in order. Karla, at risk of making her yet another committee role, often helps with serving and cleanup. The Board of Missions has supplied servers, and many people have donated salads, breads, and desserts to round out the meal. A special thank you also to my husband, Todd. He has never accepted an official committee membership but has always helped with the planning, shopping and preparation of the meal. The Community Dinner would not be possible without Todd.

Bless you all for your assistance. We have also been blessed by volunteers who have taken on the main dish from time to time. I want to speak to all the aspiring chefs and cooks. I would love to help you make your favorite recipe for a crowd. It isn’t as daunting as it may sound. Also, there is reimbursement for the cost of creating the main dish so there is no financial impact on the host. Please feel free to talk with me and, if you like what you hear, we can schedule a month for your dinner. Again, I would be very happy to assist you with the meal.

I cannot describe the gratitude expressed by people enjoying the meal; you just have to be a part of the fun. Thank you again to all who served, shared and hopefully will consider a role as we move forward in 2025.

Table Prayer

Lord, some people have food and not friends.

Some people have friends and no food.

We thank you that on this night we have both.

- From the “Taste of Trinity” recipe book 2010

- Julie Kaminski – Loaves and Fishes Chairperson