Church Picnic

Church Picnics - they're the only event that cross all denominational lines and barrier. No matter if you are Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Pentecostal or any other of a 100 denominations. It doesn't matter if you're Catholic or Protestant, somewhere in you're church history, there has been a church picnic. People gathering together to enjoy activities, conversation and food. Lots of food. All kinds and assortments of dishes and deserts. The favorite for most folks is aunt so and so's Fried Chicken. I've been to my share of church picnics. The good, the bad and the ugly. You know, the one's in which people show up that you've never seen before, the people that have visited you're church but it's been so long ago you don't recognize the face any longer. They are the same people that get in line BEFORE YOU and get all the goodies. Oh! I see, you've been there before. I can tell by the sudden groan. OK, maybe that's not so bad because you've put a positive spin on the situation by taking the attitude that this is an outreach of the church and you're just glad that you could sacrifice to FEED THE HUNGRY. BUT WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT ABOUT ME? I'M HUNGRY. How about the people who know who the best cooks are and find out what those good cooks brought so they can make a mad dash to find those tasty little dishes first. The best is the older guys - and you know who you are - that try to play football with the youngsters. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? Don't you know people get hurt PLAYING FOOTBALL. I guess some people will never grow up. Anyway, last August 23 we had our church picnic. The weather was remarkable, it seemed like everyone had a pleasant time and nobody (well almost nobody) got hurt in the process. We appreciate Scott and Kimberly for allowing us to use their facility. It's a great place for such an occasion. Thank everyone for attending and helping out with the clean up. By the way, will someone tell the grill -master not to quit their day job. But thanks to all the other cooks for their contribution. Hope you all come back next year. YA HEAR