On Sunday, January 31 from Noon to 2:00 PM, Oakfield United Methodist Church hosted its Soup Sunday. Along with the Pork Chop Supper and Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, this is one of three major meals that Oakfield hosts each year. Proceeds from the event go to local ministries of the church along with the Pastor's Discretionary Fund to help those in the Oakfield and Eden communities.
From what I was told, the event went very well. In comparison to other years, we were much more front-loaded with people than in the past. As I was ending our worship service at 11:40AM, there was already a large gathering of people waiting for us to open. It got to the point that about 20 minutes into the event, we had to take a waiting list until our first round of folks finished with their lunch. This is a good thing, unless you are a host. Then it's a little stressful.
As folks left, I heard a lot of good comments about the quality of the soup. I would agree. I had a bowl of the medium chili and the chicken dumpling soup. Both were phenomenal. What was equally phenomenal was all the help that members of the congregation put into the event. It was great to see so many folks stay after for an extra hour or so to make sure the Fellowship Hall and kitchen were put back in order.
I was happy to see that we were visited by folks from the Action Advertiser. I am expecting a picture in the paper in the next few days. What a great event! Thank you to all who came and to all who helped out.
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