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Lighthouse
Christian Center
Lighthouse
to Host Annual Christmas Dinner
30th Annual Dinner to be presented to Darke
County
Community
“We
wanted to give a bicycle for each year we have been serving the
Darke County Community at Christmas. Dick [Billenstein] was not sure he
could
get that many, but he did!” said Pastor Barbara Fee, organizer of the
Lighthouse’s Community Christmas Dinner.
The
Lighthouse Christian Center has been hosting a Christmas Dinner
for the Darke County Community for 29 years, and are set to do the same
again
this year – making it their 30th anniversary
dinner. Those in the
community who are in need, either of the food or just companionship on
the
celebration of Jesus’ Birth are welcome to attend the 11:30 a.m. event
at no
cost.
“We
started this tradition because we felt there was a need in the
community. Not only for those who were in need of the food, but also
for those
who were in need of companionship and fellowship. There are more
suicides due
to loneliness on Christmas, and we wanted to help those people.”
Continued Fee.
The
meal will consist of chicken breast, barbecue pork, ham,
scalloped potatoes, Cole slaw, beans, corn, rolls, pie, coffee, milk
and orange
drink.
This
year, observing 30 years of service, will be a little
different. All attending will be served a sit-down meal. There will be
special
decorations and gifts.
Spirit
Transport has teamed up with the Lighthouse Christian Center
and will provide transportation free of charge for anyone who does not
have
their own. Please call Spirit at (937) 548-2700 to take advantage of
this free
service.
Anyone
who is unable to get out may make arrangements to have a
meal delivered. Please call (937) 548-7464 and leave a message
including your
name and a phone number where you can be reached. You will be called
and
arrangements made for delivery on Christmas Day.
“The
business community has been a great support for this event.
There have been some who have donated each year for 30 years: Buchy
Food Service
(hams), Mrs. Wick’s Pies (pies), Eikenberry’s (vegetables), Steve Beam
(milk),
Dick Billenstein (barbecue pork), and Vint’s Restaurant (Cole slaw).”
Explained
Fee.
The
bicycles, of varying sizes, will be given to 30 lucky children
in attendance. There will be other gifts for the youngsters.
If
you have any questions, please contact the Lighthouse Christian
Center at (937) 548-7464.
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