A self-proclaimed “non-cooker” ran away with the Best in Chili prize at St. Augustine’s first Chili Cook-Off on Friday, November 7, 2014. Using a 12-page recipe, Miss Jeanie marinated, stirred, chopped, and stewed to beat out a field of expert church cooks. The prize: a chef’s hat and tool belt. Hopefully, Miss Jeanie will now see herself as an authentic “cooker,” and the congregation – and her husband – will be treated to many more gourmet dishes to come.
Not that food was the only focus at the first-time event for the church. We enjoyed fellowship, eating, singing, and ghost-story-telling around the fire pit with folks from ages six to sixty-plus.
St. Augustine’s is distinguished for its welcoming family spirit. Souls walked away from this fall Friday night event in this gorgeous home, knowing they are part of something greater than themselves. If you are looking for a church to call “family,” then consider visiting St. Augustine’s this coming Sunday.
DTM