WHAT TO BRING

A MAIN DISH, SIDE DISH (A SALAD, BREAD, ETC.) AND A DESSERT. Bring enough food to serve your own family members, plus extra portions for a few guests. In that way we can serve any visitors who might agree to stay and eat with us.

A BIG BOX with your family’s name on it to keep all of your things together.  Decorating it with your family name is a great kid’s project.  (This is also useful for holding Bibles, papers, diaper bags, etc.)

DON’T BRING serving spoons, pot holders, towels, etc., unless you need them for transportation. Then put them into your own box so they will be sure to go home with you.  All utensils, drinks, paper and plastic ware are provided.

NOTE regarding PIZZA: You are responsible for baking, cutting and serving after the ovens are free.  ICE CREAM: Please be responsible for serving these and cleaning up.  These two items pose the most serving problems. Our kitchen staff will leave these duties to you so that they can have some time to enjoy the meal.

USE CREATIVITY TO KEEP IT SIMPLE! Covered dishes, salads and desserts can be simple without sacrificing quality. A baked chicken. A beef stew. A potato casserole. A big bowl of washed and shined apples. A vegetable tray. Cookies. Brownies. Style and flair can still be simple and easy. The less you have to prepare in the kitchen, the better. BRING IT RAW!  With 2+ hours to work with, you can save time at home and have a fresher dish by cooking from a raw or frozen state at church.

TEENS CAN COOK TOO! – Our Shared Meal is a wonderful opportunity for our young adults to share their growing culinary expertise. It also gives Mom and Dad some valuable help in the kitchen. Work as a family team. Singles are also encouraged to join with families to help cook whenever possible. If you like, on 3x5 cards, write the names of your favorite creations and their recipes for addition to our HOFCC Shared Meal Cookbook.