Church News
Dinner Bell Menu for March 16, 2022
The Cross Country Cowboy Church is a repeat Community Partner. For that church’s continued support of the Dinner Bell Ministry we at Dinner Bell are extremely grateful.
Grab and Go with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Peach Barbecued Chicken Thighs
Mexican Hominy
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Lemon Cake To Die For
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Supply Chain Interruptions Pose Challenge for Local Organization
The Dinner Bell has had some trouble finding certain ingredients needed to cook their weekly community meal. Director Judy Gilreath has widened her search for staples like chicken thighs, squash, and dough.
“I try to keep costs down, and do the shopping here in Sulphur Springs, but lately I had to order from [online retailer]”, said Gilreath. “These recipes are scaled up for 200 servings, and you just cant substitute any old thing when you are out of it. Who would guess you wouldn’t be able to find peach flavored gelatin desert, and not sugar free?”
Hundreds of people count on the weekly meal. Over the decade Dinner Bell has operated, the menus and recipes have been continuously honed. A balance between ease, value, volume, and availability is tested each week. Other factors to consider include will the food transport well and of course will people like it.
This week’s menu included baked spaghetti and squash casserole, faithfully made by an all volunteer team.
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 9, 2022
The Messengers Sunday School Class of The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs is the Community Partner for March 9, 2022. The continued support of this class is greatly appreciated.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Squash Casserole
Garden Salad
Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices
Peach Cobbler Crisp
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for March 2, 2022
The First Presbyterian Church is the Community Partner for this week’s meal. It is always a joy to be joined by a fellow Christian Community to feed those in need of a substantial menu offering. The continued support of the First Presbyterian Church is greatly appreciated and has continued for many years.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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King Ranch Chicken
Seasoned Black Beans
Mexican Corn Salad
Tortillas Chips
Sopapilla Cheesecake
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for February 23, 2022
A very loyal supporter of the Dinner Bell Ministry, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, is the Community Partner for this meal. For the continued support of this organization Dinner Bell is extremely grateful.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Red Beans and Rice
Fried Cabbage
Garden Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Bread Pudding
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for February 16, 2022
A special thank you to this week’s Community Partner who wishes to remain Anonymous. That person has been a loyal supporter of The Dinner Bell Ministry over many years.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Glazed Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Chocolate Cherry Cake
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Bright Star Academy Presents the Annual Winter Band Concert
The Bright Star Christian Academy will present their annual Winter Band Concert Thursday, February 17th, 2022. The concert begins at 7:00pm and will take place in the Bright Star Church Sanctuary. The Concert Band and the Jazz-improv band will perform. The bands are under the direction of Richard Shanks and Jeff Smith. Admission is free.
Dinner Bell Menu for February 9, 2022
Once again Farm Bureau has “stepped to the plate” to be a Community Partner for Dinner Bell. As the Farm Bureau and Texas Agriculture go hand in hand we all need to be aware of the bountiful abundance of food and fiber provided by Texas farmers, ranchers and dairy producers. Thank you Farm Bureau/Thank you Texas Agriculturists.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
California Vegetables with Panko Crumbs
Garden Salad
Yeast Rolls
Strawberry Cake
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Celebrates 10 years
Dinner Bell celebrated 10 years of service in Hopkins County this week. A small reception was held at the First United Methodist Church. This gave everyone to a chance to remember the humble beginning of that first meal.
During the reception, volunteers continued to bake bread, thicken gravy and wash pans. People from various denominations assembled salads and lovingly placed slabs of meatloaf on mashed potatoes. The same work that takes place each week continues to make the community meal a success.
No one can deny that Dinner Bell was a great idea. A great idea without people to move it forward is just that, an idea.
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for February 2, 2022
TODAY WE CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
ON FEBRUARY 1, 2012 DINNER BELL SERVED ITS FIRST MEAL TO 5 PERSONS!!!! Today 200 meals are distributed on Wednesdays!!!
T. C. Hamilton and his lovely wife Sally will be be in Sulphur Springs to celebrate that birthday. It was T. C.’s idea to start this feeding ministry at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. He probably never dreamed that ten years later Dinner Bell would still be going strong!!!
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Meatloaf and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Yeast Rolls
Garden Salad
Apple Slab Pie
- a menu very similar to this Anniversary meal was served on February 1, 2012
BE CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
