October 2019
Dear Food for Thought Friends,
Cheers to fall and the start of another great season of Food for Thought! We always look forward to another year of fellowship, laughs, and great meals. A special thank you to Glenda, as she guided me through the transition of leading this ministry.
The dates for 2019-2020:
Friday, November 1st Kick-off hosted by Glenda & Bill Bjorum. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you haven’t already done so. Beef sandwiches will be provided. Please bring either an appetizer, salad or dessert to share.
November 9th January 18th February 29th April 4th
These dates are merely a guide so be free to make arrangements that meet the needs of your group. If you cannot make it to a dinner you are responsible to call a substitute from the list provided. Substitutes are listed at the bottom of the roster. You may also arrange to invite someone new and introduce them to Food for Thought. As hosts you may even be asked if you would like to host an interested new member couple if that works for you. Because of our numbers this year, we have several open/substitute blocks on the schedule.
Also included in this email, are the “Host Guidelines” and “Nuts and Bolts” handouts. Hopefully, they will answer your questions, but do not hesitate to contact me if you have other concerns or questions. Email is the best way to reach me. The menu and recipes will be sent via email a few weeks before the dinner date with a few copies at the front desk in the Trinity office. Your position on the schedule will indicate what part of the meal you are responsible to prepare. Number 1 is always the host and prepares the main course. It is important for you to contact your host ahead of time if you have dietary restrictions, so adjustment can be made.
Blessings to a wonderful year sharing our homes, meals and friendship.
Lizann Skelton [email protected] (preferred method of contact) 651-285-0201
Nuts & Bolts
1. Please look at your calendars ASAP with regards to these dates. If you see that any of these dates do not work for you, we encourage you to NOW call your host of that date and explain your situation. Hosts are encouraged to change their Food For Thought dates to accommodate the assigned people if possible.
2. If a date still doesn’t work for you, it is your responsibility to find a sub and inform the host of such. The “sub-list” is on the bottom of the Food For Thought roster or you may invite someone new.
3. Menus will be sent via email and will also be available in the Church Office 2 weeks before the scheduled weekend.
4. If you have special dietary needs, please communicate them to the hosts of your Food For Thought events.
5. Please communicate any cooking/serving needs or concerns with your host.
6. FFT Alcohol Statement: Wine and/or sparkling beverages are acceptable. Responsible drinking and respect for those who choose not to drink is expected. (This aligns with Trinity’s Alcohol Policy.)
7. Conversation Values: . Sensitivity to varying levels of sharing comfort . No one person should dominate conversation . Respect for diverse opinions and ideas shared . “We will only talk about controversial topics if all are willing to have an open mind/heart.” . Confidentiality . Grace extended if some recipes don’t turn out as . anticipated.
Please contact Lizann Skelton at [email protected] or 651-285-0201 with questions Host Guidelines
1. Contact your guest list about 1 month prior to your FFT date to: . Confirm date or try to change if people have conflicts . Confirm menu item each is to bring and talk through if necessary . Ask if they have any special food needs . Give directions to your house
2. Meal Prayer: The following resources are suggestions if you are interested in good ideas for meal prayers, etc. (copies of these books are available in Trinity’s Library): . 100 Graces – Mealtime Blessings, selected by . Marcia & Jack Kelly . Amazing Graces – Blessings to Season Your Meals, . Richard Gilbert . Graces – Prayers & Poems for Everyday Meals & Special . Occasions, June Cotner . Prayer Cardsby Talkpoints
3. Menus will be sent via email and will also be available in the Church Office 2 weeks before the scheduled weekend. . Make sure everyone gets opportunity to share. This might mean asking them a specific question to help draw them into the conversation. . Gently remind people of our FFT Values if deemed necessary. (See FFT Nuts & Bolts communication.)
4. Honor our FFT decisions regarding Trinity’s Alcohol Policy as presented in the FFT Nuts & Bolts communication. Don’t stress – Keep it simple! Remember the focus is friends, food and conversation.
Please contact Lizann Skelton at [email protected] or 651-285-0201 with questions
2019 - 2020
Assignment November 9, 2019 January 18, 2020 February 29, 2020 April 4, 2020
Main Course (host home) Bill & Carol Straka Bill & Glenda Bjorum Steve & Marie Liberda Glen & Lizann Skelton
Appetizer & Side Glen & Lizann Skelton Glen & Lizann Skelton Glenn & Nancy Swanson David & Alyce Brekke
Fred Anderson & Renae Oswald- Salad & Bread Larry Loyer & Eric Trosdahl Anderson Glen & Lizann Skelton Doug & Doreen Johnson
Dessert & dinner wine or sparkling beverage Jerry & Kay Nelson SUB Chuck & Joan Newman Patrick & Wendy McKellips
Main Course (host home) Chuck & Joan Newman Dave Long & Jill Tammen Clark Thurn & Claudia Swendseid Chris & Rebecca Johnson
Fred Anderson & Renae Oswald- Appetizer & Side Anderson Chuck & Joan Newman SUB Bill & Glenda Bjorum
Salad & Bread David & Alyce Brekke SUB Bill & Glenda Bjorum Bill & Carol Straka
Dessert & dinner wine or sparkling beverage John & Dellzie Hodler Doug & Doreen Johnson David & Alyce Brekke Clark Thurn & Claudia Swendseid
Fred Anderson & Renae Oswald- Main Course (host home) Doug & Doreen Johnson David & Alyce Brekke Anderson Larry Loyer & Eric Trosdahl
Appetizer & Side Steve & Marie Liberda Glenn & Nancy Swanson Larry Loyer & Eric Trosdahl John & Dellzie Hodler
Salad & Bread Dave Long & Jill Tammen Vic & Connie Thalacker Bill & Carol Straka Chuck & Joan Newman
Dessert & dinner wine or sparkling beverage Vic & Connie Thalacker Larry Loyer & Eric Trosdahl Dave Long & Jill Tammen Joanne Brown & Kris Torma
Main Course (host home) Glenn & Nancy Swanson Jerry & Kay Nelson Patrick & Wendy McKellips Ted Olson& Chris Bellefeuille
Appetizer & Side Patrick & Wendy McKellips Bill & Carol Straka Doug & Doreen Johnson Jerry & Kay Nelson
Salad & Bread Chris & Rebecca Johnson Patrick & Wendy McKellips Jerry & Kay Nelson Vic & Connie Thalacker
Dessert & dinner wine or sparkling beverage Bill & Glenda Bjorum Chris & Rebecca Johnson Ted Olson& Chris Bellefeuille Steve & Marie Liberda
Main Course (host home) N/A John & Dellzie Hodler Vic & Connie Thalacker SUB
Appetizer & Side N/A Ted Olson& Chris Bellefeuille Chris & Rebecca Johnson Dave Long & Jill Tammen
Salad & Bread N/A Steve & Marie Liberda John & Dellzie Hodler Glenn & Nancy Swanson
Dessert & dinner wine or Fred Anderson & Renae Oswald- sparkling beverage N/A Clark Thurn & Claudia Swendseid SUB Anderson