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Dinner Bell Menu For November 29, 2023
Christus Mother Frances Hospital is the Community Partner for the sixth time in 2023! Even though the hospital is a healing institution, one of its yearly goals is to alleviate food insufficiency in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Sufficiently fed bodies are usually healthy bodies. The assistance Christus gives to the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry with money and manpower helps that that goal to be met.
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 around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Turkey Noodle Casserole
Crunchy Romaine Toss
Buttered French Bread Slices
Lemon Cake To Die For
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING SAFE PRACTICES AS FLU AND COVID ARE LURKING! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!!!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!

Blue Christmas Service for Those Grieving at Christmastime
A message from: Pastor Pete McNabb [email protected]
Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one and just not ready for all the rah-rah of Christmas? We understand how hard the holidays can be during a time of grief. If you or someone you know is going through a time of loss, consider attending something new to Sulphur Springs this year, The Blue Christmas Service hosted by First United Methodist Church.
It is all set for 4 pm Wednesday December, 20, a time of reflection and comfort for those in need of some space this Christmas.
May God’s blessings be upon you. From your friends at First United Methodist Church.

Bethlehem Experience at County Line Baptist Church of Point
November 15, 2023 – Bring the family and experience the sights and sounds of the First Christmas. There will be interactive shops with unique keepsakes available. Chili, frito pie, tea, water and hot chocolate will be provided. This event will go on rain or shine.
It all happens December 8-9, 2023 from 6-8PM at County Line Baptist Church of Point, TX.

Dinner Bell Notice For November 22, 2023
There will be no Dinner Bell service for Wednesday, November 22! That is the day before Thanksgiving. Dinner Bell personnel will be spending the holiday with their families!!!
The Dinner Bell staff and The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs members wish everyone and their families a HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃🦃🦃!
We return to Dinner Bell] service on November 29, 2023. Hope to see you then!
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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AS THE FLU AND COVID ARE IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!

Dinner Bell Menu For November 15, 2023
Come celebrate our Thanksgiving meal with us! The Knights of Columbus of St. James Catholic Church have been the Community Partner for this occasion since 2017! That group of dedicated men started smoking the turkeys, the mainstay of the meal, in 2018. Dinner Bell appreciates the continued support of the Knights of Columbus.
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 around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Smoked Turkey with Gravy, Dressing and Cranberry Sauce
Bacon Green Beans
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Yeast Rolls
Pumpkin Dump Cake
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AS THE FLU AND COVID ARE IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!

Dinner Bell Menu For November 8, 2023
Water Oak School is the Community Partner for this meal. Dinner Bell appreciates the owners, staff and students for their continued support of this feeding ministry.
Hopkins County Abstract, Kristen Monk and staff will assist in loading the food boxes and helping distribute them under the porte cochere (covered driveway) to those who come for meals. We are thankful for their assistance!!!
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 around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Wild and Long Grain Rice Casserole
Green Beans
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake
BE CAREFUL AS COVID AND THE FLU ARE IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!!!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!

Free Breakfast Every First Saturday At St. James Church in Sulphur Springs.
November 2, 2023 – Stop by St. James Church on 297 Texas St on the first Saturday of the month for a free breakfast. Parishioners will be serving the public from 8AM until 10AM.

This meal is free to the public and everyone is welcome.
Pase por la iglesia St. James en 297 Texas St el primer sábado del mes para disfrutar de un desayuno gratis. Los feligreses atenderán al público desde las 8 a. m. hasta las 10 a. m. Esta comida es gratuita para el público y todos son bienvenidos.
Dinner Bell Menu For November 1, 2023
Diversified Storage Systems, Tim and Michelle Dollison, is a return Community Partner for the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry. The Dollison family has supported this ministry with four occasions yearly for many years. Their continued support pleases the Dinner Bell greatly. They are true FRIENDS of Dinner Bell!!!
Members of Christus Hospital E M S will be present to help with food packaging and distribution.
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 around 10:30 a.m. lon Wednesday.
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Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs with a band of our in house made Chili (Susan McCary’s recipe from south Texas)
Baked Beans
Individual Bags Potato Chips
Honeybun Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC AND FLU ARE IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!!!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!

Trinity Harvest Church Will Host a Harvest Festival October 29, 2023
Trinity Harvest Church invites the public to their Harvest Festival October 29th, 2023, beginning at 5:30pm. You can expect Bounce Houses, Hay Rides, Games, and Candy. Come join in the fun! Trinity Harvest Church is located at 1150 Shannon road east in Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
