PUMC Bean Suppah Season Closes

Third Saturday of the Month

From the Third Saturday of September through the Third Saturday of May a crew of people from Peoples Church is often seen in and around the kitchen of Ellis Hall preparing to serve a Bean Supper to the public. The crew working in the kitchen on May 18 included Tom and Barbara, Becky, Ted, Dave, Chuck, Rosemary, Richard, Keith and Chris. Assisting in the collection department were Susan and Carol and cutting pies was Paul. Janice and Jan perused the hall supplying water, punch, coffee or tea. Tables and chairs had been set up by those who had taken them down from the morning Plant sale. They were assisted by a Scout family from Troop 23 who’s home base is Ellis Hall.

People start coming by 4 PM in order to get the “first seats”. This month the numbers of attendees was rather small yet well worth the effort. Serving on this occasion began by 4:50 PM. Before eating Chris and Pastor Tom issued an invitation to church and announced other events in the life of the church. Pastor Tom gave a blessing before the meal. Buffet style serving is always the rule at this venue. Beans are home baked and members of the church supply a variety of casseroles as well as the pies. Coleslaw is prepared and a variety of bread choices are available as well. The rule of the day is that people can go through the line once considering that there are others to follow. Once all receive their first plate they may go back for more. By 6 PM most everyone is finished and on their way home or another engagement. A number of people usually are engaged in clean up, washing dishes, picking up tables and chairs after the meal.  Everyone is usually gone by 7 PM.

In the past two years Kathy has run a Mini-fair with craft goods, books and baked goods for people to purchase. This has added another dimension to the evening that has proved popular with attendees and is a valued ministry.

This writer thanks all who participate in this ministry. It is with the cooperation of many seen and unseen that the monthly bean supper continues successfully to provide fellowship for those that work on it and a feeling of community for those attending.