Deacon's

Restocking Local Food Pantries

Let's All Help Our Neighbors

The Northern Indiana Food Bank continues to need all we can donate.

Please continue your generosity by bringing nonperisahable

food items to the table in the Narthex / Colfax Porch.

Suggestions incude:  Dry Foods (pasta, dry cereal, instant potatoes, box meals

such as Hamburger Helper, and canned goods such as stews and soups);

all Personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and shampoo);

Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, and kleenex); Baby items (diapers of all sizes).

Thank you for your help!

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Prepare Monthly Meals

for between 120-175 people at the Hope Rescue Mission.

Since 1996 the Board of Deacons has taken this project on as part of a ministry to the community.

Many church members have assisted in the preparation of Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole serving

approximately 12,000 people over the past twelve years.  We are seeking additional church members

who are willing to assist on an as needed basis.  If you are willing to make this casserole and deliver it

to the Hope Rescue Mission on the 2nd Monday of the month (anytime between 7:00am and 6:15pm)

please indicate your ablity to help on your Ritual of Friendship Card

or call the church office (574) 234-4159.

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Chicken Tetrazzini

1/2 cup Chopped Onion

3 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 & 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

16 oz. Spaghetti, broken into thirds and cooked

1/4 cup Margarine

1 & 1/2 cups Water

3 cups Cooked, Diced Chicken

2oz. Pimentos

3 tablespoons Chopped Parsley

Cook onion in margarine until tender.  Blend in soup, cheese and water.

Cook over low heat until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.

Add remaining ingredients.  Place in greased 9 x 13 inch casserole pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes until bubbly.  Extra cheese may be added to the top before baking.

Serves 12 generously.

Thank you for your help!