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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Chili Cook Off
The Saint Andrew’s
Episcopal Church Chili Cook off brought in nearly 150 chili
tasters on Sunday. This new event was one of the most well attended
in recent parish history and the fundraiser collected over
$1,400 for the Saint Andrew’s Youth Group upcoming summer
mission trip to Cincinnati, Ohio.
“Great work by the teenagers, terrific effort by all the church members who
cooked and helped out, plus a little friendly competition equaled a rousing
success for the Chili Cook Off,” said Youth Ministry Chairperson Paul
Baker.
Ten delicious chili recipes were prepared by St. Andrew’s parishioners, with
flavors ranging from sweet to spicy hot. The winning chili recipe was made
by Downers Grove next door neighbors and Saint Andrew’s members, Dave
Howland and Bill Johnston.
The Sunday
School teaching duo not only created the winning smoked beef and chorizo
recipe, they also fired up the competition by having unique “Team Howlston
Chili Cook Off” t-shirts made (Howlston is a combination of both men’s last
names). All Howland and Johnston family members wore the custom shirts to church that
Sunday to entice members to sample their recipe, vote and donate money later
in the afternoon.
“Serving chili to our fellow church members
was a great time,” said Bill Johnston. “This event is just one more example
of why our family is so happy to be a part of the St. Andrew's community."
The winners were awarded a custom embroidered Saint Andrew’s Chili Cook Off
apron and of course, bragging rights until next year. Now there is talk of
a rib recipe cook off to raise more money for worthy causes this summer.
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church welcomes all community members (and chili
aficionados) to join weekly worship services and special events at any
time. For more information about Saint Andrew’s, please go to
www.saintandrewschurch.net or call the church office at 630-968-9188.
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