MMPC plans Christmas feast

By Kathy Thomson

The 11th annual Christmas Feast will be held Wednesday, Dec. 25 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Serving will end around 1:00 p.m.

According to one of the organizers, Tamara Trail, the dinner is free to the public, and anyone is welcome. 

The menu for the feast includes beef tenderloin, turkey, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, and dessert.

“It is a great time for people to share and fellowship together, the more the merrier,” said Trail. “We don’t want anyone to have to be alone for Christmas. There are also a number of people who serve our community that are working Christmas day, and we are glad to share a special lunch with them as well.”

A project of the missions and evangelism team of the church, the event came about originally as a result of the group’s involvement in delivery of Vittles by Vehicles.

“We discovered that Vittles wasn’t delivering on Christmas Day, so we originally decided to cook and deliver for those served through Vittles,” said member Amy Kelly. “Then we started thinking about all of those who may be alone, or may be unable to prepare a meal, and decided to invite everyone.” 

Typically well over 100 people are served a Christmas meal at the church, and another 50 or more dinners are delivered. 

“Our congregation is energized by this annual tradition, and we are excited to experience it once again with those who join us this Christmas,” said pastor Anthony Ceder. “We pray the meal honors Jesus and our town in a special way.”

Vittles by Vehicles clients will receive delivery if desired, and anyone else who is unable to come to the church may also have delivery by calling Sandi Ingalls at the church at 325-762-2038.